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Things to see in Nördlingen (Germany): 30 places and when to go
Nördlingen is a town in Germany, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (7), Hiking (6). The best known are Ipf, Hühnerberg and Bavarian Railway Museum. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 48.8521, 10.493
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (9) · Nature (7) · Hiking (6) · Mountains (5) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 110 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ipf, at 668 m.
What to see in Nördlingen
The places in and around Nördlingen, 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.
- IpfMountain near Bopfingen, Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany10 km
- HühnerbergNature · Mountains15 km
- Bavarian Railway MuseumRailway museum in Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany497 m
- Rieskrater MuseumGeological museum in Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany496 m
- Burg FlochbergBuilding in Bopfingen, Stuttgart Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany9.7 km
- Mary Brünnlein Pilgrimage BasilicaChurch building in Wemding, Germany16 km
- Hochhauser BergNature · Mountains7.2 km
- OhrengipfelNature · Mountains8.0 km
- BruckmühleHistory16 km
- Burg HochhausCastle7.2 km
- Burg NiederhausCastle6.9 km
- Hexenküche im KaufertsbergCave in Germany9.9 km
- Miqveh in MönchsdeggingenHistory11 km
- Rauhe WanneSummit9.6 km
- Schloss AmerdingenCastle14 km
- St. Maria (Bühl im Ries)Church building in Bavaria, Germany12 km
- StadtmauermuseumMuseum in Nördlingen, Bavaria, Germany254 m
- Tonnenberg, Käsbühl, KarksteinNature reserve in Baden-Württemberg, Germany12 km
- 7-Hügel-WegHiking9.7 km
- Abteikirche NeresheimHistory · Temples15 km
- Camino de SantiagoCatholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain12 km
- Bayerisch-Schwäbischer Jakobsweg Ner-DONHiking8.1 km
- Brennerei SpielbergerDistillery9.6 km
- Freibad MarienhöheOutdoor pool in Nördlingen, Bavaria1.2 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Fürst Wallerstein Brauhaus, Maierbier
- With kids: Hallenbad Neresheim
- Hiking: Ries-Panoramaweg, Rieskrater Planetenweg, Roman way
When to go to Nördlingen
The best time to visit Nördlingen 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.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecBest time8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. In April, 30 of the 30 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 Nördlingen
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 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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Other towns nearby
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- Oberkochen31 places29 km
- Dillingen an der Donau22 places31 km
- Treuchtlingen39 places33 km
- Berg21 places34 km
- Gunzenhausen31 places35 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nördlingen?
The best known: Ipf, Hühnerberg, Bavarian Railway Museum, Rieskrater Museum, Burg Flochberg. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nördlingen?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Nördlingen?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nördlingen as the destination and these 30 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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