Place to visit
Sternwarte Neuenhaus, Germany: what it is and when to go
Sternwarte Neuenhaus is an observatory in Germany (Neuenhaus). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Germany · Veldhausener Straße 46, 49828, Neuenhaus
- Best time
- December.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 136 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We 08:00-22:00|| "oder nach telefonischer Vereinbarung"
- Website
- avgb.de
- Coordinates
- 52.50086, 6.96909
What it is and where
Sternwarte Neuenhaus is an observatory in Germany (Neuenhaus). 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 Neuenhaus, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 623 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.50086, 6.96909; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 136 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 Stargazing 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 Sternwarte Neuenhaus is December.
- JanPossible7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBetter not13:40
- MayBetter not15:30
- JunBetter not16:33
- JulBetter not16:07
- AugBetter not14:29
- SepBetter not12:23
- OctBetter not10:18
- NovPossible8:25
- DecBest time7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. 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
- Reformierte Kirche NeuenhausHistory · Temples329 m
- Poaschebarg - Historische StätteHistory1.9 km
- Huis LageCastel ruins in Lage, Lower Saxony3.5 km
- NoaberpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Germany3.6 km
- Brünas HeideNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Stargazing
- Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory: astronomical observatory in Germany
- Hamburg Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Effelsberg 100-metre Radio Telescope: radio telescope in Germany
- Karl Schwarzschild Observatory: Observatory
- GEO600: gravitational wave detector in Germany
- Sonneberg Observatory: Observatory
Every Germany place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sternwarte Neuenhaus?
It is an observatory in 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 Sternwarte Neuenhaus?
December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Sternwarte Neuenhaus?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 136 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 Reformierte Kirche Neuenhaus, Poaschebarg - Historische Stätte, Huis Lage. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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