geographical center of Europe

Monument Marker denoting Europe's geographic center in Bavaria

A roadside marker in Bavaria claiming the geographic centre of Europe. Visitors stop for photos, short walks on nearby trails and the ongoing debate over competing ‘centres’.

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geographical center of Europe
49.9619, 12.4907
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How to Get to geographical center of Europe #

Located in rural Bavaria; best reached by car via regional roads. The nearest larger towns are reachable by regional trains and buses, after which a local drive completes the journey.

Tips for Visiting geographical center of Europe #

  • This 'geographic center' is one of several claimants in Europe; treat it as a quirky roadside stop rather than a pilgrimage.
  • Combine with a drive through Bavarian countryside - the surrounding roads and villages are as much the attraction as the marker itself.

Best Time to Visit geographical center of Europe #

A roadside curiosity best visited in late spring through early autumn when driving conditions are pleasant.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm and pleasant for countryside drives and outdoor photos.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 8-18°C
Crisp days and autumn colour in surrounding forests.
Spring
Apr-May · 5-18°C
Cooler but increasingly green landscapes.

Weather & Climate near geographical center of Europe #

Climate

geographical center of Europe's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (795 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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