Place to visit
geographical center of Europe, Czechia: what it is and when to go
geographical center of Europe is a memorial and geographical midpoint of Europe in Tillenberg near Bad Neualbenreuth and Stará Voda in Czechia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: 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
- Memorial and geographical midpoint of Europe in Tillenberg near Bad Neualbenreuth and Stará Voda · History
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 127 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.96191, 12.49065
What it is and where
geographical center of Europe is a memorial and geographical midpoint of Europe in Tillenberg near Bad Neualbenreuth and Stará Voda in Czechia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 49.96191, 12.49065; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Czechia. 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 geographical center of Europe is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecBest time7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. 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 Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
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
- DyleňNature · Mountains1.1 km
- Čupřina Mount (Český les, Czechia)Mountain in Czech Republic1.2 km
- Saint Nicholas ChurchChurch3.3 km
- [Č] Cheb - bývalé HraničkyHiking4.3 km
- Železná hůrkaProtected area in Czech Republic4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: History
- Karlovy Vary
- Český Krumlov
- Prague Castle: castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century
- Charles Bridge: bridge in Prague, Czech Republic
- St. Vitus Cathedral: Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
Every Czechia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is geographical center of Europe?
It is a memorial and geographical midpoint of Europe in Tillenberg near Bad Neualbenreuth and Stará Voda in Czechia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit geographical center of Europe?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.
How do you get to geographical center of Europe?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 127 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia 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 Dyleň, Čupřina Mount (Český les, Czechia), Saint Nicholas Church. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
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