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Things to see in Torgau (Germany): 14 places and when to go
Torgau is a town in Germany, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Wildlife (7), Nature (5). The best known are Castle Hartenfels Torgau, Village Church Weßnig and Alte Elbe Kathewitz. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.5506, 13.0176
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Wildlife (7) · Nature (5) · With kids (3) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 96 km as the crow flies
What to see in Torgau
The places in and around Torgau, 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.
- Castle Hartenfels TorgauCastle in Saxony1.1 km
- Village Church WeßnigChurch building with churchyard in Weßnig (Torgau), Germany4.1 km
- Alte Elbe KathewitzNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany6.4 km
- Grosser Teich TorgauListed pond in Torgau (Saxony)2.6 km
- Prudel DöhlenNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany7.8 km
- Belgerner RolandRoland statue in Belgern (Saxony)11 km
- glacial erratic rock SitzenrodaGeological natural monument in Belgern-Schildau Municipality, Saxony, Germany13 km
- Aquavita | Sport- und FreizeitbadWith kids1.8 km
- bear pit TorgauKennel and Zwinger in Torgau in Germany1.2 km
- Brauhaus Alter ElbehofBrewery1.1 km
- Friedrichplatz 8 TorgauCommercial building in Torgau (Saxony)1.8 km
- Paving on the Nordring TorgauMosaic as paving on the Nordring in Torgau (Saxony)1.9 km
- Castle PülswerdaCastle of the Pülswerda manor, Arzberg (Saxony)4.6 km
- Welt der ReptilienWith kids · Wildlife9.0 km
When to go to Torgau
The best time to visit Torgau is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and 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.
- JanPossible8:05
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:33
- DecBest time7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. In April, 14 of the 14 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 Torgau
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 96 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
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- Uebigau-Wahrenbrück12 places24 km
- Strehla30 places26 km
- Wurzen21 places28 km
- Bad Düben33 places32 km
- Niederer Fläming12 places40 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Torgau?
The best known: Castle Hartenfels Torgau, Village Church Weßnig, Alte Elbe Kathewitz, Grosser Teich Torgau, Prudel Döhlen. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Torgau?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to Torgau?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Torgau as the destination and these 14 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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