# St. Ida (Herzfeld), Germany: what it is and when to go

> St. Ida (Herzfeld) is a church building in Lippetal, Germany (Soest). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. It has articles in 2 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/st-ida-basilika/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Lippetal, Germany · History, Temples
- **Where:** Germany · Kirchplatz 10, 59510, Lippetal
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** DUS Düsseldorf, 104 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [sanktida.de](https://www.sanktida.de/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 51.66306, 8.14438

## What it is and where

St. Ida (Herzfeld) is a church building in Lippetal, Germany (Soest). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Soest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/soest/), where this site lists 28 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 51.66306, 8.14438; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.663064%2C8.14438)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.663064%2C8.14438)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/espiritual/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 St. Ida (Herzfeld) is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 04 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 59 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 21 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 32 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 36 |

In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St. Ida (Herzfeld) has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Kornbrennerei Schilling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kornbrennerei-schilling/): Distillery · 1.8 km
- [Schloss Assen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/haus-assen/): Water castle in Lippetal, Germany · 5.2 km
- [Brennerei Nordhoff - Werksverkauf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/brennerei-nordhoff-werksverkauf/): Distillery · 6.7 km
- [Haus Nehlen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/haus-nehlen/): History · 9.1 km
- [Schloss Crassenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-crassenstein/): Building in Wadersloh (Germany) · 9.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: History

- [Berlin Wall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/reststuck-der-berliner-mauer/): barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- [Lübeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lubeca/)
- [Baden-Baden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/baden-baden-2/)
- [Bamberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bamberg-2/)
- [Neuschwanstein Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/castillo-del-rey-loco/): castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/catedral-de-colonia/): Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St. Ida (Herzfeld)?

It is a church building in Lippetal, Germany. It has articles in 2 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 St. Ida (Herzfeld)?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.

### How do you get to St. Ida (Herzfeld)?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 104 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.663064%2C8.14438) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### 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 [Kornbrennerei Schilling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/kornbrennerei-schilling/), [Schloss Assen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/haus-assen/), [Brennerei Nordhoff - Werksverkauf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/brennerei-nordhoff-werksverkauf/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/234432008), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2542923), CC0. More about St. Ida (Herzfeld) on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallfahrtskirche_St._Ida_(Herzfeld)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).