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Things to see in Seiffen/Erzgeb. (Germany): 26 places and when to go
Seiffen/Erzgeb. is a town in Germany, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Nature (9), Mountains (5). The best known are Morgensternhöhe, Purschenstein Castle and Schwartenberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.647, 13.4515
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (11) · Nature (9) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 191 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lauschhübel, at 842 m.
What to see in Seiffen/Erzgeb.
The places in and around Seiffen/Erzgeb., 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.
- MorgensternhöheMountain in Germany15 km
- Purschenstein Castle12th Century Castle located in Saxony, Eastern Germany3.4 km
- SchwartenbergMountain in Germany1.7 km
- SteinhübelMountain in Saxony, Germany13 km
- SteinkuppeMountain in Germany13 km
- Jezeří CastleCastle in Horní Jiřetín, Czech Republic11 km
- LauschhübelNature · Mountains14 km
- Buky a javory v GabrielceProtected area in Czech Republic8.4 km
- Ore Mountain Toy MuseumMuseum in Germany255 m
- Černý rybníkNature reserve5.0 km
- Hirschberg - Seiffener GrundNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany2.6 km
- Nussknackermuseum NeuhausenMuseum in Germany3.5 km
- TrostgrundNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany12 km
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path14 km
- Ferienhaus Alte BergschmiedeHistory254 m
- Kammweg Erzgebirge - Vogtland (Ost)Hiking11 km
- [M] Hamr - Kostelní cestaHiking6.0 km
- [M] Horní Jiřetín - Brandov (CZ/D)Hiking6.3 km
- Muldental-Wanderweg (Freiberger Mulde)Hiking12 km
- Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub OlbernhauSki resort8.2 km
- Via Czechia - Severní (2. Krušné hory)Hiking5.2 km
- [Z] Bystrý potok (CZ/D) - Fláje hájovnaHiking10 km
- [Z] Jezeří (zámek) - Nová Ves (ryb.)Hiking5.6 km
- [Ž] Jirkov - Nový Dům (hájovna)Hiking11 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: [[Z] Kalek - Gabrielina Huť (rozv.)](/paises/europa/alemania/z-kalek-gabrielina-hut-rozv/), [[Z] První mlýn - Hora Svaté Kateřiny (nám.)](/paises/europa/alemania/z-prvni-mlyn-hora-svate-kateriny-nam/)
When to go to Seiffen/Erzgeb.
The best time to visit Seiffen/Erzgeb. is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 25 of the 26 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 Seiffen/Erzgeb.
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 191 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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Other towns nearby
- Altenberg33 places26 km
- Thermalbad Wiesenbad48 places29 km
- Freiberg29 places30 km
- Chemnitz72 places43 km
- Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.42 places49 km
- Dresden114 places50 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Seiffen/Erzgeb.?
The best known: Morgensternhöhe, Purschenstein Castle, Schwartenberg, Steinhübel, Steinkuppe. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Seiffen/Erzgeb.?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Seiffen/Erzgeb.?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 191 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Seiffen/Erzgeb. as the destination and these 26 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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