# Ohly Tower, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Ohly Tower is an observation tower on Felsberg mountain in Odenwald in Germany (Heppenheim). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ohlyturm/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Observation tower on Felsberg mountain in Odenwald · History, Architecture
- **Where:** Germany
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** FRA Frankfurt am Main, 34 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 49.72973, 8.68438

## What it is and where

Ohly Tower is an observation tower on Felsberg mountain in Odenwald in Germany (Heppenheim). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Aussichtsturm: romantisierender Historismus, benannt nach dem Mitbegründer des Odenwaldclubs Albrecht Ohly (erster hauptamtlicher Bürgermeister von Darmstadt)

It is in [Heppenheim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/heppenheim/), where this site lists 55 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.72973, 8.68438; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.729731%2C8.684377)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.729731%2C8.684377)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/arquitectura/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Ohly Tower is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 21 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 51 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 30 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 04 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 42 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 28 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 47 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 55 |

In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Architecture | April to October and December | January to March and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ohly Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Felsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/felsberg/): Odenwald mountain in Germany · 23 m
- [Alemannenweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alemannenweg-etappen-3-4-5/): Hiking · 3.0 km
- [Melibokus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/melibokus/): Nature · Mountains · 3.5 km
- [Blütenweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/blutenweg-teilstuck-darmstadt-heppenheim/): Hiking trail from Darmstadt to Wiesloch, Germany · 3.5 km
- [Burg Tannenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burgruine-tannenberg/): Castle in Germany · 3.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: History

- [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/)
- [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/)
- [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/)
- [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ohly Tower?

It is an observation tower on Felsberg mountain in Odenwald in Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Ohly Tower?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.

### How do you get to Ohly Tower?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.729731%2C8.684377) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### 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 [Felsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/felsberg/), [Alemannenweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alemannenweg-etappen-3-4-5/), [Melibokus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/melibokus/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/240765370), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104782666), CC0. More about Ohly Tower on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohlyturm). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).