Place to visit
Schönhof, Germany: what it is and when to go
Schönhof is a renaissance building in Görlitz in Germany. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. It has articles in 4 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Renaissance building in Görlitz · History
- Where
- Germany · Brüderstraße 8, 02826, Görlitz
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 169 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 51.156, 14.99059
What it is and where
Schönhof is a renaissance building in Görlitz in Germany. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Aufbau durch Wendel Roskopf nach Brand 1525 unter Verwendung von drei alten Hauseinheiten, ging bis Fischmarkt 5 durch, das älteste mit Jahreszahl versehene bürgerliche Renaissancehaus Deutschlands, baugeschichtlich und kunstgeschichtlich von Bedeutung.
It is in Görlitz, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 971 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.156, 14.99059; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 169 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Germany. In Kokai 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 Schönhof is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecBest time7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hotel BörseHouse in Germany68 m
- Saint Peter and PaulChurch in Gorlitz, Germany287 m
- Senckenberg Museum for Natural History GörlitzNatural history museum in Görlitz, Germany390 m
- Görlitz SynagogueSynagogue in Görlitz405 m
- Zum HothertorHistory457 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Schönhof?
It is a renaissance building in Görlitz in Germany. It has articles in 4 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 Schönhof?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Schönhof?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 169 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
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 Hotel Börse, Saint Peter and Paul, Senckenberg Museum for Natural History Görlitz. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Görlitz25 places to see in and around Görlitz, Germany: St. Jakobus, Görlitz, Görlitz station, Saint Peter and Paul. Best time: April to October and December.
- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Schönhof on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.