Place to visit
Noahs Sail, Germany: what it is and when to go
Noahs Sail is an observation tower on Ellenbogen mountain near Oberweid in Rhön in Germany (Der Hochrhöner). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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
- Observation tower on Ellenbogen mountain near Oberweid in Rhön · Architecture
- Where
- Germany · Der Hochrhöner, 98634
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 124 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7; "bei widrigen Wetterbedingungen geschlossen"
- Price
- 2 EUR
- Website
- noahs-segel.de
- Coordinates
- 50.57278, 10.08169
What it is and where
Noahs Sail is an observation tower on Ellenbogen mountain near Oberweid in Rhön in Germany (Der Hochrhöner).
It is in Der Hochrhöner, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 2 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.57278, 10.08169; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Noahs Sail is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:14
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:49
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecBest time7:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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
- EllenbogenNature · Mountains15 m
- Thüringer RhönhausMountains · Hiking935 m
- Der Hochrhöner - Ostroute (Lange Rhön)Hiking1.6 km
- MilseburgwegHiking trail in Hesse and Thuringia, Germany2.3 km
- Erlebniswelt RhönwaldWith kids3.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Architecture
- Limes: border defence or delimiting system of Ancient Rome
- Ulm Minster: Gothic church in Germany
- Brocken: highest mountain of the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Weissach
- Buchheim
- Magdeburg Water Bridge: Large navigable aqueduct over the Elbe near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, central Germany
Every Germany place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Noahs Sail?
It is an observation tower on Ellenbogen mountain near Oberweid in Rhön in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Noahs Sail?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.
How do you get to Noahs Sail?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 124 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 Ellenbogen, Thüringer Rhönhaus, Der Hochrhöner - Ostroute (Lange Rhön). The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Der Hochrhöner36 places to see in and around Der Hochrhöner, Germany: Milseburg, Ellenbogen, Buchschirm. Best time: April to October.
- Architecture487 places for architecture in Germany, from Limes to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and dayl
- 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.
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