Aschaffenburg
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Visitors to Aschaffenburg, Germany, should consult general country travel advisories such as the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidelines regarding entry requirements like the European Entry-Exit System (EES).
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Aschaffenburg month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Aschaffenburg are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and January the wettest (about 92 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1 | -0.1 | 92 | 3.6 |
| February | 7.6 | 0.8 | 70 | 5.5 |
| March | 11.1 | 2.3 | 71 | 7.4 |
| April | 15.0 | 4.9 | 60 | 9.9 |
| May | 19.2 | 9.4 | 83 | 11.0 |
| June | 24.2 | 14.2 | 74 | 12.1 |
| July | 25.1 | 15.2 | 74 | 11.9 |
| August | 25.3 | 15.5 | 68 | 11.0 |
| September | 21.0 | 11.8 | 69 | 9.4 |
| October | 15.4 | 8.1 | 79 | 6.2 |
| November | 8.9 | 3.4 | 74 | 4.0 |
| December | 6.0 | 1.2 | 87 | 2.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1122
A Vizedom is mentioned for the first time in 1122 as the top local representative of the Archbishop.
- Documented history · 1292
In 1292 a synod was held here, and in 1447 an imperial diet, preliminary to that of Vienna, approved a concordat (sometimes called the Aschaffenburg Concordat).
- Documented history · 1525
In the German Peasants' War (1525), the town backed the losing side.
- Battle of Aschaffenburg
Fought from 28 March to 3 April 1945 during World War II.
- 2025 Aschaffenburg stabbing
A knife attack in January 2025 in the Schöntal park.
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01 · OverviewAschaffenburg, in brief
Aschaffenburg is a town situated in northwest Bavaria, Germany. Located at the westernmost border of Lower Franconia, the municipality spans both sides of the river Main and supports a population of 68551 residents.
Location and Topography
Positioned on a federal scale in central Germany, the town lies just 41 kilometers southeast of Frankfurt am Main and directly borders the state of Hesse. Natural barriers and waterways shape the municipal boundaries. To the east and south-east, the Spessart hills separate the town from the central and eastern regions of the administrative district. Conversely, the terrain opens toward the Rhine-Main plain in the west and north-west. Within the western sector of the municipality, the smaller Aschaff river empties into the Main, a geographical feature that inspired the historic designation Ascaffaburc, signifying a castle at the ash tree river. The surrounding territory is recognized as the Bayerischer Untermain, or Bavarian Lower Main.
Subdivisions
The municipality comprises ten distinct urban districts, known locally as *Stadtteile*. These subdivisions are Damm, Gailbach, Leider, Nilkheim, Obernau, Obernauer Kolonie, Österreicher Kolonie, Schweinheim, Stadtmitte, and Strietwald. Among these ten neighborhoods, only Leider and Nilkheim occupy positions on the left bank of the river Main.
Surrounding Communities
A circle of neighboring municipalities frames the urban area. Moving clockwise from the north, the bordering towns and villages include Johannesberg, Glattbach, Goldbach, Haibach, Bessenbach, Sulzbach am Main, Niedernberg, Großostheim, Stockstadt am Main, and Mainaschaff.
Climate
The local climate is continental, defined typically by warm, dry summers and cold, damp winters. Due to regional topography, the town typically receives less snowfall during the winter months than the adjacent Spessart hills.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aschaffenburg
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01 · Q&AWhere is Aschaffenburg located and what are its coordinates?
Aschaffenburg is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 49.9770, 9.1521, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Aschaffenburg?
Aschaffenburg has a recorded population of approximately 68,551 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Aschaffenburg?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Aschaffenburg include German, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Aschaffenburg?
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