Place to visit
Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost), Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) is a cave in Switzerland (Schaffhausen). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is December to March, May to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: 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
- Cave · Nature, History
- Where
- Switzerland
- Best time
- December to March, May to October.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 34 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 47.74529, 8.69359
What it is and where
Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) is a cave in Switzerland (Schaffhausen). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Schaffhausen, where this site lists 97 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.74529, 8.69359; the nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and History places in Switzerland. 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 Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) is December to March, May to October.
- JanBest time8:37
- FebBest time10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecBest time8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| History | December to March, May to October | April, November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost) has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
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
- WeinSTAMMWinery1.1 km
- Schloss OberhofCastle1.5 km
- Schloss HerblingenCastle2.7 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Barzheim - WeiterdingenHiking3.6 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad (Hauptweg - Teilstrecke Barzheim-Rottweil)Hiking3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Nature
- Cervino: Summit
- Eiger: Summit
- Jungfrau: Summit
- Aletsch Glacier: Glacier
- Monte Rosa: Summit
- Cataratas del Rin
Every Switzerland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost)?
It is a cave in Switzerland. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost)?
December to March, May to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Kesslerloch (Eingang Ost)?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland 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 WeinSTAMM, Schloss Oberhof, Schloss Herblingen. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
Keep reading
- Schaffhausen97 places to see in and around Schaffhausen, Switzerland: Cataratas del Rin, Munot, Klosterkirche Rheinau. Best time: December to March, May to October.
- Nature1863 places for nature in Switzerland, from Cervino to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwitzerlandBefore travelling to Switzerland: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Switzerland is in Schengen but not in the EU or the European Economic Area, and tha…
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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