Place to visit
St. Petri Kettenfeier, Germany: what it is and when to go
St. Petri Kettenfeier is a church building in Brakel, Germany (Bad Driburg). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 building in Brakel, Germany · History, Temples
- Where
- Germany · Detmar-Schmitz-Platz 8, 33034, Brakel
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 176 km as the crow flies
- Website
- pr-brakel.de
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 51.68784, 9.22649
What it is and where
St. Petri Kettenfeier is a church building in Brakel, Germany (Bad Driburg). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Die Pfarrkirche St. Petri Kettenfeier (St. Petrus in Ketten) ist eine dreijochige barocke Saalkirche. - Bauzeit: 1722-1723, Grundsteinlegung: 30.05.1722. Geweiht wurde die Kirche erst am 13.07.1744.
It is in Bad Driburg, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.68784, 9.22649; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 176 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 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 St. Petri Kettenfeier is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:24
- JulBest time15:59
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:21
- NovPossible8:32
- DecBest time7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. 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: St. Petri Kettenfeier 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
- Church of St LaurentiusHistory · Temples4.7 km
- Kalkmagerrasen bei Ottbergen und BruchhausenNature reserve in Höxter district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany5.1 km
- Hotel Schloß GehrdenHotel in Gehrden, Germany8.4 km
- NethemündungNature reserve in Germany9.4 km
- Castle SchweckhausenWater castle in Willebadessen, Germany9.9 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 St. Petri Kettenfeier?
It is a church building in Brakel, Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 St. Petri Kettenfeier?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to St. Petri Kettenfeier?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 176 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 Church of St Laurentius, Kalkmagerrasen bei Ottbergen und Bruchhausen, Hotel Schloß Gehrden. The rest is in the Germany guide.
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