Place to visit
Burg Balm, Germany: what it is and when to go
Burg Balm is a castle in Germany. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: 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
- Castle · History
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 251 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.63437, 8.59479
What it is and where
Burg Balm is a castle in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 47.63437, 8.59479; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 251 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Germany. 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 Burg Balm is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecBest time8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. 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 Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
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
- Huguenot and Waldensian TrailHiking84 m
- Rheinau AbbeyFormer Benedictine abbey1.3 km
- Staatskellerei ZürichWinery1.4 km
- Schwimmbad Jestetten mit CampingplatzWith kids2.6 km
- SchneckenbergSummit2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: History
- Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
- Lübeck
- Baden-Baden
- Bamberg
- Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Burg Balm?
It is a castle in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Burg Balm?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Burg Balm?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 251 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany 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 Huguenot and Waldensian Trail, Rheinau Abbey, Staatskellerei Zürich. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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