Place to visit
Basilica of St. Martin, Germany: what it is and when to go
Basilica of St. Martin is a church in Weingarten, Germany (Basilika St. Martin) (Waldburg). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. It has articles in 7 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
- Church in Weingarten, Germany · History, Temples
- Local name
- Basilika St. Martin
- Where
- Germany · Kirchplatz 1, 88250, Weingarten
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 170 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 47.8092, 9.64461
What it is and where
Basilica of St. Martin is a church in Weingarten, Germany (Basilika St. Martin) (Waldburg). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
This site houses the relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ.
It is in Waldburg, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.8092, 9.64461; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 170 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
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History and Temples 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 Basilica of St. Martin is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:47
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecBest time8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Basilica of St. Martin 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 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
- Weingarten University of EducationTeacher's college in Weingarten, Württemberg, Germany50 m
- Brauerei Max LeibingerFood and drink3.5 km
- Kunstmuseum RavensburgArt museum in Ravensburg, Germany3.9 km
- Mehlsack (Ravensburg)Medeival wall tower in Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, named "flour bag" after its white colour4.0 km
- Evangelische Stadtkirche RavensburgProtestant town and parish church in Ravensburg, former Carmelite church4.0 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 Basilica of St. Martin?
It is a church in Weingarten, Germany (Basilika St. Martin in the local language). It has articles in 7 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 Basilica of St. Martin?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Basilica of St. Martin?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 170 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 Weingarten University of Education, Brauerei Max Leibinger, Kunstmuseum Ravensburg. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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