Place to visit
Spix-Museum, Germany: what it is and when to go
Spix-Museum is a museum in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Bavaria, Germany (Forchheim). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Bavaria, Germany · Museums and art
- Where
- Germany · Badgasse 7, 91315, Höchstadt an der Aisch
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 165 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Su "afternoon"
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- spix-verein.de
- Coordinates
- 49.70277, 10.80364
What it is and where
Spix-Museum is a museum in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Bavaria, Germany (Forchheim). 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 Forchheim, where this site lists 121 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.70277, 10.80364; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art 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 Spix-Museum is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. 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
- Vogelfreistätte Weihergebiet bei MohrhofNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany5.3 km
- Feuchtwiesen Ziegenanger bei NeuhausNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany5.8 km
- Dechsendorf – Uehlfeld (Lkr. NEA)Hiking6.3 km
- KarpfenweiherwegHiking trail in Upper and Middle Franconia, Germany6.5 km
- Jewish Cemetery, MühlhausenHistory6.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Museums and art
- Pergamon Museum: museum building in Berlin, part of the Museumsinsel, presents the Vorderasiatisches Museum, the Museum für Islamische Kunst and parts of the Antikensammlung
- Deutsches Museum: museum of science and technology in Munich, Germany
- Town Musicians of Bremen: fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm
- Alte Pinakothek: art museum in Munich, Germany
- Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi concentration camp in Oranienburg, Germany (1936-1945)
- Neues Museum: Name of one of the museum buildings on the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany
Every Germany place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spix-Museum?
It is a museum in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Bavaria, 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 Spix-Museum?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Spix-Museum?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 165 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 Vogelfreistätte Weihergebiet bei Mohrhof, Feuchtwiesen Ziegenanger bei Neuhaus, Dechsendorf – Uehlfeld (Lkr. NEA). The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- Museums and art932 places for museums and art in Germany, from Pergamon Museum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by alti
- 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.
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