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Things to see in Oranienburg (Germany): 15 places and when to go
Oranienburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Museums and art (4), With kids (3). The best known are Sachsenhausen concentration camp, Oranienburg Palace and Mathiasberg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.7556, 13.2654
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 47 km as the crow flies
What to see in Oranienburg
The places in and around Oranienburg, 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.
- Sachsenhausen concentration campNazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany (1936-1945)1.3 km
- Oranienburg PalaceChâteau in Germany1.9 km
- MathiasbergMountain in Germany12 km
- Barnim PanoramaMuseums and art13 km
- Village church WensickendorfChurch building in Oberhavel district, Brandenburg state, Germany7.4 km
- Schloss SchwanteMuseum13 km
- Schloss SommerswaldeCastle11 km
- Village church SchwanteChurch building in Oberkrämer, Brandenburg state, Germany12 km
- Kiln and Ceramics Museum in VeltenMuseum in Germany9.8 km
- Dammsmühle manorManor in Barnim district, Brandenburg state, Germany12 km
- Tier-, Freizeit- und Saurierpark GermendorfZoo in Germany7.4 km
- stadtbad HennigsdorfHot spring bath14 km
- Stolzenhagener SeeDive site11 km
- Strandbad Rahmer SeeBeaches · With kids9.4 km
- TURM ErlebnisCityWith kids783 m
When to go to Oranienburg
The best time to visit Oranienburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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.
- JanPossible7:54
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:17
- NovPossible8:23
- DecBest time7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In June, 15 of the 15 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 Oranienburg
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 47 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
- Schorfheide33 places27 km
- Zehdenick19 places27 km
- Berlin144 places27 km
- Fehrbellin12 places31 km
- Nauen6 places37 km
- Potsdam80 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oranienburg?
The best known: Sachsenhausen concentration camp, Oranienburg Palace, Mathiasberg, Barnim Panorama, Village church Wensickendorf. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oranienburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Oranienburg?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 47 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oranienburg as the destination and these 15 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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