Fagus Factory
Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Fagus Factory is a factory in Alfeld, Germany, designed by architects Walter Gropius and Adolf Meyer. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural heritage monument in Lower Saxony.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach about 22 °C. The rainiest month is December, which has about 17 rainy days and 72 mm of rain. Other months like April and May offer milder temperatures for visiting.
To reach the site, you can fly into Hannover Airport, which is 54 km away. The factory is located about 250 km from Berlin. While visiting, you can also see St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim, which is about 21 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 70 | 51 | 64 | 47 | 62 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 61 | 58 | 65 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
