# Schloss Grochwitz, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Schloss Grochwitz is an unusual place to stay in Germany (Annaburg). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. 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/schloss-grochwitz/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Unusual stay · History
- **Where:** Germany · Schlossallee 1, 04916, Herzberg (Elster)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 76 km as the crow flies
- **Type of building:** Castle
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 51.7025, 13.22029

## What it is and where

Schloss Grochwitz is an unusual place to stay in Germany (Annaburg). 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.

It is in [Annaburg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/annaburg/), where this site lists 7 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 51.7025, 13.22029; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 76 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=51.702505%2C13.220294)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.702505%2C13.220294)

- **Type of building:** Castle
- **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 Grochwitz is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 04 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 59 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 21 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 31 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 35 |

In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. 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

- [Elsterland Sternwarte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/elsterland-sternwarte/): Observatory · 6.4 km
- [Alte Elster und Rohrbornwiesen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alte-elster-und-rohrbornwiesen/): Nature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany · 7.5 km
- [Kriegerdenkmal am Bahnsdorfer Berg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kriegerdenkmal-am-bahnsdorfer-berg/): Monument in Uebigau-Wahrenbrück, Germany · 8.1 km
- [Hügelgräberfeld Schweinert](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hugelgraberfeld-schweinert/): History · 8.9 km
- [Schloss (Neudeck)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-neudeck/): Castle · 9.0 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 Grochwitz?

It is an unusual place to stay 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 Schloss Grochwitz?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.

### How do you get to Schloss Grochwitz?

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 76 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.702505%2C13.220294) 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 [Elsterland Sternwarte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/elsterland-sternwarte/), [Alte Elster und Rohrbornwiesen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alte-elster-und-rohrbornwiesen/), [Kriegerdenkmal am Bahnsdorfer Berg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kriegerdenkmal-am-bahnsdorfer-berg/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/191622155), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

