St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) Church
Historic collegiate church in Aschaffenburg with Romanesque origins
Aschaffenburg's St. Peter und Alexander is a collegiate basilica with Romanesque origins; visitors stop here for medieval architecture and the town's historic center.
St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) at a Glance#
Address: Schlossplatz area, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (subject to change during services)
How to Get to St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)#
Aschaffenburg is served by regional trains from Frankfurt and Würzburg; from the station the church is a short local bus or taxi ride into the town centre.
Tips for Visiting St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)#
- Seek out the carved capitals in the nave-local craftsmen left minor eccentricities in the patterns.
- Visit during late morning for clear light through the clerestory windows.
- Check church announcements for guided history talks that occur occasionally.
Best Time to Visit St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)#
Spring through early autumn provides the most comfortable visit windows.
Weather & Climate near St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)#
St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (776 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 63 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 57 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 4° | 61 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 8° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 64 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.2h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 71 mm | overcast | 71% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 66 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 67 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 80 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
