i Ilfeld is a village and a former municipality in the district of Nordhausen, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated at the south foot of the Harz, at the entrance to the Bährethal, 8 miles (13 km) north from Nordhausen by the railway to Wernigerode. Since 1 January 2012, it has been part of the municipality of Harztor.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are July–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 23°C (73°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -3°C (27°F).
The wettest month is June, with rain on about 16 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 38% of places in Germany.
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Best time to visit Ilfeld
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 2° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -3° | -3° | 0° | 2° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | 1° | -1° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 51 | 40 | 55 | 47 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 61 | 54 | 49 | 58 | 61 |
| Rain days | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 8.3 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.6 | 16.6 | 16.2 | 14.6 | 12.6 | 10.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 93 | 87 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 79 | 84 | 89 | 93 |
| Wind (km/h) | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Go score | 3 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 71 | 55 | 36 | 7 | 1 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
What to do in Ilfeld, 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 | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | 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.
i Wurmberg
highest mountain of Lower Saxony in Germany
i Kohnstein
mountain in the Harz, Germany
i Großer Auerberg
mountain in the Harz, Germany
Hasselkopf
mountain in the Harz, Germany
i Jordanshöhe
mountain in Germany
i Großer Winterberg
mountain and subpeak of the Wurmberg mountain in the High Harz of central Germany
i Stöberhai
mountain in Germany
i Viktorshöhe
mountain in the Harz, Germany
Kleiner Winterberg
mountain in central Germany
i Barenberg
mountain in the Harz, Germany
i Bauerngraben
lake in Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
i Bodfeld
castle
Ilfeld: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 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€2.10≈ $2.40
- Mid-range hotel, per night€125≈ $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
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Ilfeld
Nearest airports
- ERFErfurt-Weimar AirportErfurt68 km
- KSFKassel AirportCalden98 km
- LEJLeipzig/Halle AirportSchkeuditz102 km
- HAJHannover AirportHannover124 km
- PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren150 km
Distances
- Berlin208 km 3 h 37
- Hamburg226 km 3 h 55
- Munich386 km 6 h 42 · 1 h 09
- Köln276 km 4 h 47
- Frankfurt am Main219 km 3 h 48
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Hotels in Ilfeld
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ilfeld?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ilfeld is July–August.
What is the weather like in Ilfeld in October?
In October, Ilfeld averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 4°C (40°F), with 49 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ilfeld?
June, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ilfeld?
Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), about 68 km away.
What power plugs are used in Germany?
Plug types C, F, 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 Ilfeld in?
Europe/Berlin (UTC+2).
What is the population of Ilfeld?
About 3,134.