Place to visit
Alzey Castle, Germany: what it is and when to go
Alzey Castle is a castle in Germany (Flörsheim-Dalsheim). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. It has articles in 3 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
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 45 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 49.74601, 8.11634
What it is and where
Alzey Castle is a castle in Germany (Flörsheim-Dalsheim). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
In der ersten Hälfte des 12. Jahrhunderts als Reichsburg gegründet, 1260 zerstört, Wiederaufbau seit 1305, später Umbau zum Schloss in den Formen der Spätgotik und der Renaissance.
It is in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, where this site lists 141 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.74601, 8.11634; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
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 Alzey Castle is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. 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
- Castra AlteiumRoman fort355 m
- Weingut Fritz HofmannWinery533 m
- Freibad am WartbergWith kids1.0 km
- Weingut StorrWinery2.3 km
- Weingut SchmahlWinery2.7 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 Alzey Castle?
It is a castle in Germany. It has articles in 3 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 Alzey Castle?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Alzey Castle?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 45 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 Castra Alteium, Weingut Fritz Hofmann, Freibad am Wartberg. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Alzey Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.