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Things to see in Willingen (Upland) (Germany): 52 places and when to go
Willingen (Upland) is a town in Germany, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Mountains (16), Hiking (13). The best known are Langenberg, Dommel and Dreiskopf. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.2889, 8.6077
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Mountains (16) · Hiking (13) · With kids (5) · History (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 128 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Langenberg, at 844 m.
What to see in Willingen (Upland)
The places in and around Willingen (Upland), 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.
- LangenbergNature · Mountains3.7 km
- DommelNature · Mountains6.4 km
- DreiskopfNature · Mountains4.1 km
- EttelsbergNature · Mountains1.5 km
- HegekopfNature · Mountains2.5 km
- HopperkopfNature · Mountains4.7 km
- MittelsbergMountain in Germany2.2 km
- OrenbergMountain of Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany1.0 km
- OsterkopfNature · Mountains4.5 km
- SähreNature · Mountains4.5 km
- BrembergNature · Mountains13 km
- BollerbergNature · Mountains14 km
- Fort Fun AbenteuerlandAmusement park12 km
- GrottenbergMountain in Hochsauerlandkreis, Germany15 km
- HerrlohNature · Mountains12 km
- KappeMountain in Germany14 km
- SchlossbergMountain near Küstelberg, Germany7.6 km
- BorbergMountain in Germany9.2 km
- DiemelsteigHiking12 km
- HochheideturmObservation tower on Ettelsberg mountain1.3 km
- PlästerleggeWaterfall in Bestwig, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany12 km
- Sauerland-HöhenflugHiking11 km
- Schloss BruchhausenChâteau6.4 km
- Skiliftkarussell WinterbergSki resort in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany13 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Weisse Frau, Orketal
- Museums and art: Curioseum, Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“, Städtisches Museum Medebach
- With kids: Devil’s Mine, Familien- und Erlebnisbad Heringhausen, Fantastic Rooms, Wild- und Freizeitpark Willingen
- History: Grube Eisenberg, Schwalenburg
- Diving: See im Berg, Bergsee, Diemelsee
- Architecture: Willingen Viaduct
- Hiking: X13 Hanseweg, X16 Kaiser-Otto-Weg, X21 Waldecker-Weg, Camino de Santiago, Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Eisenberg - Brilon, North South Trail, Section Brilon - Winterberg, Rothaarsteig, Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle), Sauerland-Waldroute, Uplandsteig, Uplandweg
- Hot springs: Schwimmbad Winterberg
- Snow: Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon
When to go to Willingen (Upland)
The best time to visit Willingen (Upland) is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:20
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecPossible7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In June, 50 of the 52 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 Willingen (Upland)
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 128 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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- Bad Berleburg43 places29 km
- Eslohe (Sauerland)38 places29 km
- Büren35 places30 km
- Bad Arolsen45 places33 km
- Gemünden (Wohra)32 places44 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Willingen (Upland)?
The best known: Langenberg, Dommel, Dreiskopf, Ettelsberg, Hegekopf. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Willingen (Upland)?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Willingen (Upland)?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 128 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Willingen (Upland) as the destination and these 52 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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