Place to visit
Museum Island, Germany: what it is and when to go
Museum Island is a northern part of Spree Island in the Spree river in central Berlin (Museumsinsel) in Germany. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Germany on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Northern part of Spree Island in the Spree river in central Berlin · History
- Local name
- Museumsinsel
- Where
- Germany · Berlin
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 19 km as the crow flies
- Website
- museumsinsel-berlin.de
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 52.52, 13.39718
What it is and where
Museum Island is a northern part of Spree Island in the Spree river in central Berlin (Museumsinsel) in Germany. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Germany on this site.
Gebäudeensemble Museumsinsel und Dom
It is in Berlin, where this site lists 144 more places to see, 454 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.52, 13.39718; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museum Island is April to October and December.
- JanPossible7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:18
- NovPossible8:25
- DecBest time7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Neues MuseumName of one of the museum buildings on the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany43 m
- Pergamon MuseumMuseum building in Berlin, part of the Museumsinsel, presents the Vorderasiatisches Museum, the Museum für Islamische Kunst and parts of the Antikensammlung113 m
- Alte NationalgalerieArt museum in Berlin, Germany121 m
- Altes MuseumAntiquities museum in Berlin, Germany124 m
- ZeughausMuseum building in Berlin212 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museum Island?
It is a northern part of Spree Island in the Spree river in central Berlin (Museumsinsel in the local language) in Germany. It has articles in 55 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Germany on this site.
When is the best time to visit Museum Island?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Museum Island?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Neues Museum, Pergamon Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Museum Island on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.