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Things to see in Wurzen (Germany): 21 places and when to go
Wurzen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (6), History (5). The best known are Löbenberg, Schloss Wurzen and Burg Eilenburg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
What to see in Wurzen
The places in and around Wurzen, 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.
- LöbenbergMountain in Germany7.2 km
- Schloss WurzenChâteau in Wurzen, Germany115 m
- Burg EilenburgCastle13 km
- Dom St. Marien zu WurzenChurch building in Wurzen, Germany84 m
- St. Wenceslas City ChurchChurch building in Wurzen, Saxony, Germany180 m
- Am SpitzbergNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany3.0 km
- Dornreichenbacher BergNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany9.5 km
- Gaken-BergHill in Germany13 km
- Haselberg-StraßenteichNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany10.0 km
- Herrenhaus BurkartshainManor house6.7 km
- Kleiner Berg HohburgNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany5.9 km
- Schildauer hillHill near Schildau (Belgern-Schildau)13 km
- Schmiede-BergSummit12 km
- Schmielteich PolenzNature reserve in Sachsen, Germany7.3 km
- Tierpark EilenburgZoo in Germany12 km
- Brandiser ParkhotelHistory9.7 km
- Großer Ammelshainer SteinbruchDive site9.8 km
- HaasenbruchDive site7.6 km
- KrausebruchDive site9.4 km
- SpielbergbruchDive site8.4 km
- WestbruchDive site11 km
When to go to Wurzen
The best time to visit Wurzen 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.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. In June, 21 of the 21 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 Wurzen
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 123 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
- Leipzig82 places23 km
- Colditz37 places27 km
- Torgau14 places28 km
- Bad Düben33 places28 km
- Strehla30 places34 km
- Döbeln21 places37 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wurzen?
The best known: Löbenberg, Schloss Wurzen, Burg Eilenburg, Dom St. Marien zu Wurzen, St. Wenceslas City Church. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wurzen?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Wurzen?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wurzen as the destination and these 21 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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