Hellingen
Germany
Hellingen is a village and a former municipality in the region Heldburger Land in the district of Hildburghausen, in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the town Heldburg. It was the southernmost municipality in Thuringia, and the second-southernmost in what was formerly East Germany.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (26°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 17 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 17% of places in Germany.
- Christmas markets · Nuremberg (Christkindlesmarkt) · Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 93 km away
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 79%
- Wind
- 9 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 22 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 7%
- Pressure
- 1028 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:00 / 17:00
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Hellingen
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 2° | 3° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 6° | 3° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 54 | 45 | 50 | 48 | 56 | 71 | 77 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 68 |
| Rain days | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 7 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.5 | 10 | 11.7 | 13.7 | 15.4 | 16.4 | 16 | 14.5 | 12.5 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 85 | 78 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 92 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Go score | 2 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 56 | 66 | 72 | 73 | 59 | 36 | 5 | 2 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Hellingen, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Schloss Rosenau
castle near the town of Rödental, Bavaria, Germany
Morizkirche
cultural heritage monument D-4-63-000-238 (0) in Coburg, Bavaria
Zeilberg
mountain
Nassacher Höhe
mountain in Germany
Schloss
cultural heritage monument D-6-74-130-101 (0) in Ebern, Bavaria
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Bramberg Castle
Castle ruin in Germany
Altenstein Castle
castle ruin in Maroldsweisach, Bavaria
Lichtenstein Castle
cultural heritage monument D-6-74-184-19 (0) in Pfarrweisach, Bavaria
Burgruine
cultural heritage monument D-6-74-130-137 (0) in Ebern, Bavaria
Großer Gleichberg
mountain in Thuringia, Germany
Kleiner Gleichberg
mountain in Germany
Oppidum Steinsburg
archaeological site in Germany
Hellingen: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.897 EUR
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Meal, casual restaurant€16.00≈ $18.00
- Cappuccino€3.80≈ $4.30
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.70≈ $6.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.70≈ $1.90
- Taxi, 5 km€12.00≈ $13.00
- Public transport ticket€2.20≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€130≈ $145
Estimated from Germany’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 81% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.4 (1989).
How to get to Hellingen
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt83 km
- NUENuremberg AirportNuremberg88 km
- FRAFrankfurt Main AirportFrankfurt am Main153 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden158 km
- KLVKarlovy Vary AirportKarlovy Vary159 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz170 km
Distances
- Berlin316 km 5 h 28
- Hamburg370 km 6 h 25 · 1 h 07
- Munich244 km 4 h 13
- Köln274 km 4 h 45
- Frankfurt am Main143 km 2 h 29
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Hotels in Hellingen
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Hellingen
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Climate in Hellingen
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hellingen?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Hellingen is July–August.
What is the weather like in Hellingen in October?
In October, Hellingen averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 56 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Hellingen?
December, with rain on about 17 days.
What is the nearest airport to Hellingen?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 83 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Germany?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Germany?
112.
Is Germany safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Hellingen in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+1).
What is the population of Hellingen?
About 1,128.