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Things to see in Plauen (Germany): 41 places and when to go
Plauen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Hiking (9), With kids (7). The best known are Syratalviadukt, Kemmler and Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.4993, 12.137
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Hiking (9) · With kids (7) · Hot springs (7) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (5)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 228 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Eim-Berg, at 676 m.
What to see in Plauen
The places in and around Plauen, 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.
- SyratalviaduktHistory · Architecture740 m
- KemmlerMountain in Saxony, Germany3.2 km
- Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer BahnhofRailway station in Plauen, Germany880 m
- BezelbergMountain in Saxony, Germany14 km
- Freizeitpark PlohnAmusement park located in Lengenfeld, Germany20 km
- Elster ViaductBridge in Germany6.4 km
- Elster ViaductRoad bridge over the White Elster9.2 km
- LutherkircheChurch in Plauen, Germany477 m
- Eim-BergHill in Germany14 km
- Elsterhang bei PirkNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany9.1 km
- Geyers-BergHill in Saxony, Germany6.8 km
- Harz-BergHill in Saxony, Germany9.5 km
- Syrau-Kauschwitzer HeideNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany6.2 km
- Tiergarten FalkensteinNature · With kids17 km
- Unteres KemnitztalNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany10 km
- Vogelfreistätte BurgteichNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany5.2 km
- Adler-TropfenDistillery9.2 km
- AquaCityDive site1.1 km
- Badestelle Alt-JocketaHot spring bath7.0 km
- Badestelle NeudörfelHot spring bath7.4 km
- Badestelle RodleraHot spring bath7.4 km
- Badestelle Schloßhalbinsel NordHot spring bath7.2 km
- Badestelle Schloßhalbinsel SüdHot spring bath6.8 km
- Badestrand GansgrünHot spring bath6.0 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Barrique Plauen, Bierseitenhof
- Hiking: Fernwanderweg Erzgebirge-Vogtland, Greiz Bhf - Caselwitz - Hohndorf, International Mountain Trail of Friendship Eisenach–Budapest, Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Reichenbach-Plauen, Jakobsweg auf der «Via Imperii», Variante über Geilsdorf, Jakobsweg Vogtland, (Etappe 3), Alternative: Bergen-Voigtsgrün über Radweg, Camino de Santiago, Partnerschaftsweg Hof - Plauen, Vogtland Panorama Weg
- With kids: Freibad Preißelpöhl, Freibad Treuen, Jumicar, Sommerbad Langenwetzendorf, Waldbad Rodau
- Hot springs: Strandbad Pöhl
When to go to Plauen
The best time to visit Plauen 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.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:12
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:41
- DecBest time7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In June, 41 of the 41 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 Plauen
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 228 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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- Bad Steben36 places38 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Plauen?
The best known: Syratalviadukt, Kemmler, Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof, Bezelberg, Freizeitpark Plohn. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Plauen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Plauen?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 228 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Plauen as the destination and these 41 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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