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Things to see in Bad Kissingen (Germany): 36 places and when to go
Bad Kissingen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), History (12), Hiking (7). The best known are Aura Abbey, Wichtelhöhlen and Botenlauben 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 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.1969, 10.0689
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · History (12) · Hiking (7) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (5) · Temples (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bad Kissingen
The places in and around Bad Kissingen, 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.
- Aura AbbeyCultural heritage monument D-6-72-111-1 (0) in Aura an der Saale, Bavaria5.5 km
- WichtelhöhlenCave2.8 km
- Botenlauben CastleCultural heritage monument D-6-72-114-393 (0) in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria1.6 km
- SchlossCultural heritage monument D-6-72-112-34 (0) in Bad Bocklet, Bavaria6.4 km
- Ludwig TowerCultural heritage monument D-6-72-114-21 (0) in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria945 m
- Russian church Bad KissingenCultural heritage monument D-6-72-114-89 (0) in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria1.1 km
- SinnbergMountain in Germany2.8 km
- Bismarck TowerCultural heritage monument D-6-72-114-122 (0) in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria2.2 km
- Frauenroth AbbeyCultural heritage monument D-6-72-117-10 (0) in Burkardroth, Bavaria8.0 km
- Reiterswiesener Höhe-HäuserlohwäldchenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany4.5 km
- StaffelsbergMountain in Germany1.1 km
- StationsbergMountain in Germany1.4 km
- Trockengebiete bei MachtilshausenNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- Wacholderheiden südlich MünnerstadtNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany9.6 km
- Wittelsbacher TowerCultural heritage monument D-6-72-114-168 (0) in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria3.9 km
- Bad KissingenMain settlement of Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Germany653 m
- BurgruineCultural heritage monument D-6-72-136-26 (0) in Nüdlingen, Bavaria5.7 km
- BildstockgruppeCultural heritage monument D-6-72-117-133 (0) in Burkardroth, Bavaria9.4 km
- Kissinger HütteMountains · Hiking19 km
- KissSalisWith kids · Hot springs1.1 km
- Riemenschneider-KruzifixHistory10 km
- Stapp-BergSummit7.8 km
- WallfahrtskircheCultural heritage monument D-6-72-135-72 (0) in Münnerstadt, Bavaria9.5 km
- TrimburgCultural heritage monument D-6-72-121-51 (0) in Elfershausen, Bavaria9.2 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Wild-Park Klaushof
- Nature: Wurmberg-Possenberg
- Food and drink: Destillerie Jobst, Weingut Hümmler, Weingut Lange - Schloss Saaleck, Weingut Neder
- Hiking: Fränkische Saale Weingenussweg Saaleroute, Fränkische Saale Weingenussweg Wein-Route, Fränkischer Marienweg Route 4, Camino de Santiago, Rund um die südliche Rhön, Schweinfurter Haus Weg
When to go to Bad Kissingen
The best time to visit Bad Kissingen 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.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:09
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecBest time7:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51. In April, 36 of the 36 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 Bad Kissingen
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 110 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 Bad Kissingen?
The best known: Aura Abbey, Wichtelhöhlen, Botenlauben Castle, Schloss, Ludwig Tower. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bad Kissingen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 51.
How do you get to Bad Kissingen?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bad Kissingen as the destination and these 36 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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