# Schloss Elsum, Germany: what it is and when to go > Schloss Elsum is a château in Germany (Gangelt). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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/schloss-elsum/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Château in Germany · History - **Where:** Germany · Elsumer Weg, 41849, Wassenberg - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** DUS Düsseldorf, 48 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [limburg-bernd.de](http://www.limburg-bernd.de) - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 51.11502, 6.13393 ## What it is and where Schloss Elsum is a château in Germany (Gangelt). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Neuanlage der Hauptburg 1503; Vorburg 1714 neu aufgebaut; Kapelle 1860; spätgotische Wasserburg mit einer Vorburg des 18. Jahrhunderts Backstein; Gewände in Blaustein, Veränderungen B.T. 19 19. Jahrhundert. It is in [Gangelt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gangelt/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 16 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 51.11502, 6.13393; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 48 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=51.115016%2C6.13393) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.115016%2C6.13393) - **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 Schloss Elsum is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 09 | | February | Possible | 9 h 44 | | March | Possible | 11 h 32 | | April | Best time | 13 h 35 | | May | Best time | 15 h 20 | | June | Best time | 16 h 18 | | July | Best time | 15 h 54 | | August | Best time | 14 h 22 | | September | Best time | 12 h 22 | | October | Best time | 10 h 23 | | November | Possible | 8 h 36 | | December | Best time | 7 h 41 | In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. 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 - [Schaagbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schaagbachtal/): Nature reserve in Germany · 1.5 km - [Burg Wassenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-wassenberg/): Castle · 2.3 km - [Maas-Niederrheinpfad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/maas-niederrheinpad-etappe-15/): Hiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands and Germany · 3.6 km - [Haus Wildenrath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturschutzstation-haus-wildenrath/): Ensemble of buildings in Wegberg, Germany · 4.0 km - [Helpensteiner Bachtal, oberes Schaagbachtal und Petersholz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/helpensteiner-bachtal-oberes-schaagbachtal-und-petersholz/): Nature reserve in Germany · 4.2 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 Schloss Elsum? It is a château in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Schloss Elsum? April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. ### How do you get to Schloss Elsum? The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 48 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.115016%2C6.13393) 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 [Schaagbachtal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schaagbachtal/), [Burg Wassenberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-wassenberg/), [Maas-Niederrheinpfad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/maas-niederrheinpad-etappe-15/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/258784233), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2240829), CC0. More about Schloss Elsum on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Elsum). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).