Place to visit
Ludwigshöhe, Germany: what it is and when to go
Ludwigshöhe is an observatory in Germany (Messel), at 242 m above sea level. Interests: Stargazing, Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing, Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Germany
- Elevation
- 242 m
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 22 km as the crow flies
- Website
- vsda.de
- Run by
- Volkssternwarte Darmstadt e. V.
- Coordinates
- 49.84248, 8.66183
What it is and where
Ludwigshöhe is an observatory in Germany (Messel), at 242 m above sea level.
It is in Messel, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.84248, 8.66183; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Volkssternwarte Darmstadt e. V.
It is one of the Stargazing, Nature and Mountains 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 Ludwigshöhe is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:20
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:06
- JulBest time15:43
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Stargazing | December | January to March and November |
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ludwigshöhe has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- PrinzenbergMountain in Hesse, Germany670 m
- SubmarinerDive site3.2 km
- Lerchenberg und Kernesbellen von Darmstadt-EberstadtNature reserve in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany3.3 km
- Naturfreibad Großer WoogHot spring bath3.5 km
- Residential Palace DarmstadtCastle in Darmstadt, Germany3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Stargazing
- Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory: astronomical observatory in Germany
- Hamburg Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Effelsberg 100-metre Radio Telescope: radio telescope in Germany
- Karl Schwarzschild Observatory: Observatory
- GEO600: gravitational wave detector in Germany
- Sonneberg Observatory: Observatory
Every Germany place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ludwigshöhe?
It is an observatory in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Ludwigshöhe?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.
How do you get to Ludwigshöhe?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 22 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 Prinzenberg, Submariner, Lerchenberg und Kernesbellen von Darmstadt-Eberstadt. 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. More about Ludwigshöhe on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.