DEFA Film Library
The DEFA Film Library at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the only research center and archive outside of Germany devoted to a broad spectrum of filmmaking from and related to the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Head to Amherst Town to see it. Worth the trip, Springfield Armory is 20 mi off.
A museum inside Amherst Town
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 37" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Amherst Town
DEFA Film Library is inside Amherst Town, which has 12 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 77 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
A visit to DEFA Film Library can follow the seasons below.
DEFA Film Library
The DEFA Film Library at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the only research center and archive outside of Germany devoted to a broad spectrum of filmmaking from and related to the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany). DEFA (Deutsche Film-Aktiengesellschaft) was the name of the state-owned film studio of the German Democratic Republic.
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Nights near DEFA Film Library
Close by, places to stay are in Amherst Town (12) and Hadley (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From DEFA Film Library | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town | in town | — | 12 4 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs | 40,920 | $485K | A− |
| Hadley | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,213 | $511K | D |
| Northampton | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,047 | $430K | C |
| Whately | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 1,622 | $432K | A− |
| West Springfield Town | 19 mi south | 30 min | 23 17 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 28,829 | $322K | D |
| Deerfield | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,147 | $415K | B |
| Holyoke | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 9 9 hotels | 38,023 | $274K | D− |
| Chicopee | 15 mi south | 20 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 55,310 | $275K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to DEFA Film Library
Within 68 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw42 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw68 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
120 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
212 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
3in town MuseumEmily Dickinson Museum
425 mi Theme parkSix Flags New England
37 mi MountainMount Greylock
39 mi MountainMount MonadnockPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Emily Dickinson Museum: Daderot, Public domain · Six Flags New England: Canadaolympic989, Public domain · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0
DEFA Film Library in questions
Is DEFA Film Library in Amherst Town?
Yes. It’s inside Amherst Town, MA.
When is the best time to visit DEFA Film Library?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is DEFA Film Library from Boston?
About 77 miles east of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to DEFA Film Library?
Bradley (BDL), about 32 miles away.
Where should I stay near DEFA Film Library?
Amherst Town (in town, 12 places to stay), Hadley (3 mi, 9 places to stay) and Northampton (9 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Amherst Town
Questions and tips go in Amherst Town’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.