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Things to see in Nordhausen (Germany): 54 places and when to go
Nordhausen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 54 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (20), Nature (10), History (9). The best known are Heringen, Thuringia, Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp and Walkenried Abbey. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.5024, 10.7913
- Places
- 54 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (20) · Nature (10) · History (9) · Mountains (7) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 209 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Poppenberg, at 601 m.
What to see in Nordhausen
The places in and around Nordhausen, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Heringen, ThuringiaPlace in Thuringia, Germany8.7 km
- Mittelbau-Dora concentration campNazi concentration camp in Thuringia, Germany (1943-1945)4.4 km
- Walkenried AbbeyMonastery15 km
- Stolberg CastleRenaissance Castle located in the Harz Mountains of Germany14 km
- KohnsteinMountain in the Harz, Germany5.8 km
- Sondershausen PalaceChâteau15 km
- Nordhäuser DomChurch building in Nordhausen, Germany195 m
- SandlünzMountain in Germany11 km
- HeimkehleGypsum cave in Harz mountains, Germany11 km
- PoppenbergMountain in the Harz, Germany9.9 km
- Münchenlohra AbbeyChurch building in Thuringia, Germany12 km
- FlohburgMuseum in Nordhausen, Germany262 m
- GrasburgCastle10 km
- St. BlasiiChurch in Nordhausen, Germany247 m
- Old Mint, StolbergProtected timber-framed house in Stolberg, Germany14 km
- Ameisen-KopfHill in Germany11 km
- Burg GroßfurraCastle12 km
- Gipskarstlandschaft HeimkehleNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany11 km
- Schernberg (Thüringen)Hill in Thuringia, Germany7.7 km
- Schloss HeringenBuilding in Heringen/Helme (Germany)8.5 km
- Westliche HainleiteNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany14 km
- Wettenburg (Hainleite)Mountain in Germany14 km
- Badehaus NordhausenPublic bath in Nordhausen, Germany620 m
- Stadtforst SondershausenNature reserve in Thuringia, Germany13 km
And the other 30, by what you come to do:
- Diving: Sundhäuser See, ex OASIS Tauchbasis, Tauchbasis actionsport Nordhausen, Tauchersee
- Food and drink: Brauerei Vielau, Harzer Grubenlicht, Hercynian Distillery
- With kids: Erlebnispark - Straußberg, Freibad Niedersachswerfen, Waldbad Neustadt
- Hiking: Harzklub Weg 34H, Harzklub Weg 34J, Harzklub Weg 34K, Harzklub-Weg 35A, Harzklub Weg 36D, Harzklub-Weg 37B, Harzklub-Weg 39A, Harzklub-Weg 39B, Harzklub-Weg 39C, Harzklub Weg 41B, Harzklub Weg 46A, Harzklub Weg 46B, Harzklub Weg 46C, Harzklub-Weg 49A, Harzklub-Weg 49B, Hauptwanderweg Eisenach – Wernigerode (blaues Andreaskreuz), Leiten-Wanderweg, Wanderweg Schwenda, WdKuK - Von Stiege in die Rolandsstadt Nordhausen
- Mountains: Hexenhaus
When to go to Nordhausen
The best time to visit Nordhausen is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:33
- DecPossible7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. In June, 54 of the 54 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nordhausen
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 209 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bad Sachsa67 places20 km
- Oberharz am Brocken136 places25 km
- Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser34 places27 km
- Abtsbessingen13 places27 km
- Leinefelde-Worbis42 places32 km
- Sangerhausen58 places35 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nordhausen?
The best known: Heringen, Thuringia, Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp, Walkenried Abbey, Stolberg Castle, Kohnstein. In all, 54 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nordhausen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to Nordhausen?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 209 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nordhausen as the destination and these 54 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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