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Things to see in Wattendorf (Germany): 30 places and when to go
Wattendorf is a town in Germany, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), History (7), Nature (7). The best known are Banz Abbey, Staffelberg and Giechburg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.0332, 11.1256
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · History (7) · Nature (7) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 184 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kemitzenstein, at 581 m.
What to see in Wattendorf
The places in and around Wattendorf, 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.
- Banz AbbeyCultural heritage monument in Bavaria, Germany14 km
- StaffelbergMountain in Germany9.9 km
- GiechburgPartly reconstructed hilltop castle in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany10 km
- ReisbergMountain in Germany6.2 km
- Jungfern CaveCave in Germany13 km
- KemitzensteinMountain in Germany2.3 km
- Zwernitz CastleCultural heritage monument D-4-77-164-21 (0) in Wonsees, Bavaria15 km
- St. Vitus chapelChurch building on top of the Arnsberg (Veitsberg) near Dittersbrunn, Germany9.5 km
- Burgellern CastleChâteau7.7 km
- Burglesauer TalNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany4.3 km
- Laubmischwald im oberen AufseßtalNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany15 km
- KircheCultural heritage monument D-4-71-209-5 (0) in Wattendorf, Bavaria3 m
- Wacholderhänge bei WonseesNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany14 km
- Aqua RieseWith kids13 km
- Aufseßtal - KleinziegenfeldertalHiking10 km
- Brauerei DinkelBrewery7.7 km
- Püls-BräuBeer company in Upper Franconia10 km
- Braumanufaktur LippertBrewery13 km
- Ebensfelder BrauhausBrewery12 km
- Frankenweg part 3Hiking trail in Upper Franconia, Germany4.6 km
- Fränkische Schweiz 3-Tage-Wanderung (Zusatzetappe)Hiking14 km
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain13 km
- Fränkischer Marienweg – Ave-Maria-RouteHiking14 km
- Gottesgartenrundweg SüdHiking5.6 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
When to go to Wattendorf
The best time to visit Wattendorf 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.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecPossible7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. In April, 30 of the 30 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 Wattendorf
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 184 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
- Küps32 places20 km
- Bamberg68 places23 km
- Coburg53 places28 km
- Kirchlauter51 places31 km
- Eisenberg41 places34 km
- Bayreuth35 places35 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wattendorf?
The best known: Banz Abbey, Staffelberg, Giechburg, Reisberg, Jungfern Cave. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wattendorf?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Wattendorf?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 184 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wattendorf as the destination and these 30 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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