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Things to see in Speyer (Germany): 40 places and when to go
Speyer is a town in Germany, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (12), Nature (11), History (8). The best known are Camino de Santiago, Speyer Cathedral and Technik Museum Speyer. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.3155, 8.4385
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (12) · Nature (11) · History (8) · Hiking (6) · Diving (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 80 km as the crow flies
What to see in Speyer
The places in and around Speyer, 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.
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain9.7 km
- Speyer CathedralCathedral in Speyer, Germany340 m
- Technik Museum SpeyerTechnology museum821 m
- Gedächtniskirche, SpeyerChurch in Speyer624 m
- Plopsaland DeutschlandAmusement park in Haßloch, Rhineland-Pflaz, Germany10 km
- Historical Museum of the PalatinateMuseums and art215 m
- Jewish courtyard, SpeyerCentral area of the Jewish quarter in Speyer, Germany110 m
- German submarine U-91964 Type 205 submarine of the German Navy779 m
- Old GateMedieval west city gate of Speyer500 m
- Museum AutovisionAutomobile museum in Altlußheim, Germany5.3 km
- Josephskirche SpeyerChurch680 m
- Festung GermersheimHistory12 km
- Rhine Bridge, GermersheimGerman railway bridge11 km
- Deutsches Straßenmuseum GermersheimMuseums and art11 km
- Gewann Frankreich-WiesentalNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- Ketscher RheininselNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany8.3 km
- Lochbusch-KönigswiesenNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany11 km
- Rudolf-von-Habsburg-BrückeBridge10 km
- Böhler Bruch-KandelwieseNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany7.1 km
- Gräberfeld bei DannstadtNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany12 km
- Hockenheimer Rheinbogen (30 Teilgebiete)Nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany4.5 km
- Im WilligNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany14 km
- Im WörthNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany8.9 km
- SchwarzwaldNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany7.7 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Wagbachniederung
- Hot springs: Das Badehaus, Freizeitzentrum Erlichsee
- History: Domhof Hausbrauerei
- Hiking: Druslach Bacherlebnisweg, Rheinauenweg (Teilstück Mannheim - Karlsruhe), Via Sancti Martini HW-36-05a Waghäusel - Speyer, Via Sancti Martini HW-36-05b Waghäusel - Speyer, Via Sancti Martini HW-37-01 Speyer - Neustadt an der Weinstraße
- Diving: Erlichsee, Gänsedrecksee (Taucheinstieg Nord), Kuhunter (Taucheinstieg Süd), Marxweiher, Tauchgemeinschaft Manati e.V.
- Food and drink: Holystoner Brauwerkstatt
- With kids: Vogelpark Schifferstadt
When to go to Speyer
The best time to visit Speyer 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.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. In June, 40 of the 40 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 Speyer
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 80 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
- Mannheim66 places21 km
- Heidelberg68 places22 km
- Edesheim268 places23 km
- Bruchsal54 places23 km
- Bad Dürkheim162 places26 km
- Sinsheim43 places34 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Speyer?
The best known: Camino de Santiago, Speyer Cathedral, Technik Museum Speyer, Gedächtniskirche, Speyer, Plopsaland Deutschland. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Speyer?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Speyer?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 80 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Speyer as the destination and these 40 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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