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Things to see in Xanten (Germany): 41 places and when to go
Xanten is a town in Germany, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (10), Wildlife (9). The best known are Xanten Cathedral, Vetera and Anholt Castle. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.6751, 6.4268
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Nature (10) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (8) · Architecture (5) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 49 km as the crow flies
What to see in Xanten
The places in and around Xanten, 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.
- Xanten CathedralChurch in Xanten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2.3 km
- VeteraRoman fort4.7 km
- Anholt CastleCastle in Isselburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany19 km
- MarienbasilikaChurch building in Kevelaer, Germany16 km
- Willibrordi CathedralProtestant church building in Wesel, Germany13 km
- Wunderland KalkarAmusement park in Germany12 km
- Wesel CitadelCitadel in Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany13 km
- Amphitheatre of XantenReconstructed ancient Roman amphitheatre of Colonia Ulpia Traiana in today's Xanten, Germany1.9 km
- KriemhildmühleWindmill2.1 km
- Archaeological Park of XantenArchaeological ancient Roman site in Xanten, Germany, with reconstructed buildings1.5 km
- Niederrheinbrücke WeselBridge13 km
- Rheinbrücke Rees-KalkarBridge9.5 km
- Schloss WissenCastle16 km
- Sankt Mariä HimmelfahrtChurch building in Xanten, Germany4.4 km
- BattenbergturmTower in Germany12 km
- Berliner TorPart of the Wesel Fortress14 km
- Bienener Altrhein, Millinger Meer, Hurler Meer und Empeler MeerNature reserve in Germany14 km
- Kloster MörmterFormer monastery near Xanten, Germany1.4 km
- Gut BossigtArchitectural heritage monument15 km
- Princely Pantheon of Salm-Salm, AnholtBurial place of the Salm-Salm princely family in Anholt, Issenburg, Germany20 km
- Pauls-BergSummit8.3 km
- Schloss HuethWater castle in Germany16 km
- Scholten-MühleHistoric building11 km
- Turmwindmühle WerthHistory · Architecture17 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Bislicher Meer und Wat Ley, Botzelaerer Meer, Fleuthbenden, Hohe Ley, Wesendonker Abzugsgraben, Urselmanns Ley, Tacke Ley, Isselniederung, Reeser Schanz, Rheinaue zwischen Obermörmter und Vynen, bei Gut Grindt und Haus Lüttingen, Rheinaue zwischen Büderich und Perrich
- History: Evangelische Kirche Alpen
- Food and drink: Kornmarkt, Brauprojekt 777, Walter Bräu Büderich
- Temples: Saalhoff
- Hiking: Klompenweg, X13 Nord-Niederrhein-Weg, X13 Sterkrade - Rees
- Hot springs: Strandbad Auesee
- With kids: Tierpark Weeze
When to go to Xanten
The best time to visit Xanten 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.
- JanPossible8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:24
- JulBest time15:59
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:32
- DecBest time7:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. In April, 41 of the 41 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 Xanten
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 49 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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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Xanten?
The best known: Xanten Cathedral, Vetera, Anholt Castle, Marienbasilika, Willibrordi Cathedral. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Xanten?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.
How do you get to Xanten?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 49 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Xanten as the destination and these 41 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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