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Things to see in Oberhof (Germany): 45 places and when to go
Oberhof is a town in Germany, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (22), Mountains (15), Nature (9). The best known are Großer Beerberg, Rennsteiggarten Oberhof and Kickelhahn. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.7071, 10.7244
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (22) · Mountains (15) · Nature (9) · History (5) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 171 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Großer Beerberg, at 983 m.
What to see in Oberhof
The places in and around Oberhof, 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.
- Großer BeerbergHighest point of Thuringian Forest, Germany5.6 km
- Rennsteiggarten OberhofBotanical garden1.8 km
- KickelhahnMountain in Germany12 km
- SchneekopfSubpeak of Großer Beerberg in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany5.4 km
- Großer HermannsbergNature · Mountains7.8 km
- TobiashammerMuseum in Germany11 km
- Großer FinsterbergPeak in the Thuringian Forest9.5 km
- Hohe WarteMountain in the Thuringian Forest, Germany7.6 km
- Liebenstein CastleCastle in Germany11 km
- Deutsches Thermometermuseum GerabergTechnology museum8.7 km
- RuppbergMountain in Germany6.6 km
- StillersteinMountain in Germany15 km
- Burg SchwarzwaldCastle6.9 km
- ForstarbeiterdenkmalMonument in Germany1.4 km
- Goethemuseum StützerbachMuseums and art13 km
- Gothaische Kirche (Kleinschmalkalden)Church building in Germany20 km
- Stadtkirche St. Georg (Schmalkalden)Church building in Schmalkalden, Germany19 km
- Waffenmuseum SuhlMuseum in Germany11 km
- Exotarium OberhofZoo in Germany3 m
- Church FlohHistory · Temples18 km
- Tierpark SuhlZoo in Germany11 km
- Weidmannsruh WanderheimHiking16 km
- Bergrettung Struth-HelmershofHiking13 km
- Bergwacht RotterodeMountains · Hiking10 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Braumanufaktur Schmalkalden
- Hiking: Doktor-Wald-Weg, Goethe trail, International Mountain Trail of Friendship Eisenach–Budapest, Mittlerer Berggrabenweg, Oberer Berggrabenweg, Rennsteig-Dolmar-Weg, Ritter und Mönche, Rund um Roda, Schneekopfhütte, Triniusweg, Um den Rumpelsberg, Wanderweg der deutschen Einheit, Wanderweg der Deutschen Einheit (Neustadt am Rennsteig – Hörschel)
- Mountains: Erfurter Hütte, Hütte an der Silberwiese, Jahnhütte, Oberhofer Hütte, Schneidersgrund, Skibaude Goldlauter
- Diving: Lütschestausee
When to go to Oberhof
The best time to visit Oberhof 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.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In June, 45 of the 45 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 Oberhof
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 171 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
- Stadtilm45 places24 km
- Auengrund29 places26 km
- Meiningen24 places26 km
- Gotha32 places27 km
- Erfurt39 places36 km
- Eisenach45 places41 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oberhof?
The best known: Großer Beerberg, Rennsteiggarten Oberhof, Kickelhahn, Schneekopf, Großer Hermannsberg. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oberhof?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Oberhof?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 171 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oberhof as the destination and these 45 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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