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Things to see in Sömmerda (Germany): 15 places and when to go
Sömmerda is a town in Germany, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Wildlife (5), Nature (4). The best known are Runneburg, Schloss Gebesee and Alperstedter See. The best time to come is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.1647, 11.1161
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Wildlife (5) · Nature (4) · Temples (3) · With kids (2) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- April to October, December.
- Also possible
- January to March, November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 212 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sömmerda
The places in and around Sömmerda, 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.
- RunneburgHistory5.5 km
- Schloss GebeseeCastle14 km
- Alperstedter SeeDive site11 km
- Erfurter TorCity gate695 m
- Sankt Franziskus von AssisiChurch3 m
- Sankt MartiniTemples14 km
- SegelbergSummit11 km
- St. KatharinaTemples14 km
- Brembacher WeinbergeProtected area12 km
- Haßlebener RiedProtected area9.4 km
- SchwanseeProtected area10 km
- Backleber TorHistory9.8 km
- Erlebniswelt tiricaWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Mühlenwanderweg (Thüringen)Hiking6.9 km
- Tierpark ClingenWith kids · Wildlife15 km
When to go to Sömmerda
The best time to visit Sömmerda is April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. 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.
- JanPossible8:09
- 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. In June, 15 of the 15 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 Sömmerda
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 212 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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- Abtsbessingen13 places27 km
- Gotha32 places38 km
- Sangerhausen58 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sömmerda?
The best known: Runneburg, Schloss Gebesee, Alperstedter See, Erfurter Tor, Sankt Franziskus von Assisi. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sömmerda?
April to October, December; also possible: January to March, November. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Sömmerda?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 212 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sömmerda as the destination and these 15 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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