# Reichskammergericht, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Reichskammergericht is a building of the Imperial Chamber Court in Wetzlar, Hesse in Germany (Giessen). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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/reichskammergericht/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Building of the Imperial Chamber Court in Wetzlar, Hesse · History
- **Where:** Germany · Schwarzadlergasse 1, 35578, Wetzlar
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** FRA Frankfurt am Main, 59 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [reichskammergericht.de](http://www.reichskammergericht.de/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 50.55522, 8.5011

## What it is and where

Reichskammergericht is a building of the Imperial Chamber Court in Wetzlar, Hesse in Germany (Giessen).

14. Jh. bis 1693 Rathaus. 1693 bis 1806 Sitz und ab 1756 auch Kanzlei des Reichskammergerichts.

It is in [Giessen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/giessen/), where this site lists 41 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.55522, 8.5011; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 59 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=50.555218%2C8.501098)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.555218%2C8.501098)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) 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 Reichskammergericht is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 40 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 47 |

In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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.

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

- [Wetzlar Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/dom/): Simultaneum in Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany · 116 m
- [Jerusalemhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jerusalemhaus/): House museum in Wetzlar, Germany · 253 m
- [e-werk - Der Segway-Park in Hessen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/e-werk-der-segway-park-in-hessen/): With kids · 1.2 km
- [Anskar-Kirche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/anskar-kirche/): Church building in Wetzlar, Germany · 1.4 km
- [Grube Malapertus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grube-malapertus/): History · 2.7 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 Reichskammergericht?

It is a building of the Imperial Chamber Court in Wetzlar, Hesse in Germany.

### When is the best time to visit Reichskammergericht?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.

### How do you get to Reichskammergericht?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 59 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.555218%2C8.501098) 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 [Wetzlar Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/dom/), [Jerusalemhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jerusalemhaus/), [e-werk - Der Segway-Park in Hessen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/e-werk-der-segway-park-in-hessen/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/151847098), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116921141), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).