Germanna
Germanna was a German settlement in the Colony of Virginia, settled in two waves, first in 1714 and then in 1717. You will find it 3 mi northwest of Lake of the Woods. Expect 69–84°F afternoons in the mildest months, April, May, June, September and October.
An ancient site, 3 mi northwest of Lake of the Woods
Culpeper is the nearest base
Culpeper is 13 miles northwest, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 55 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 90 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Germanna
Germanna was a German settlement in the Colony of Virginia, settled in two waves, first in 1714 and then in 1717. Virginia Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood encouraged the immigration by advertising in Germany for miners to move to Virginia and establish a mining industry in the colony.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Listed
- Virginia Historic Landmark (1977) · National Register of Historic Places (1978)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Rooms near Germanna
For a bed close by, look to Fredericksburg (25) and Culpeper (14).
Fredericksburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
30,393 people
17 mi east of Germanna
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Germanna | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 17 mi east | 25 min | 25 15 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 30,393 | $484K | D |
| Culpeper | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 14 11 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 22,074 | $390K | B− |
| England Run | 15 mi east | 25 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | — | — | — |
| Hampton Oaks | 21 mi east | 30 min | 10 10 hotels | — | — | — |
| Orange | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 3 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs | 5,365 | $273K | C |
| Warrenton | 24 mi north | 35 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,213 | $478K | B+ |
| Lake of the Woods | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 7,984 | $399K | — |
| Falls Run | 16 mi east | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | — | — | — |
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Getting there
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What people ask about Germanna
What town is Germanna near?
Lake of the Woods, VA, about 3 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Germanna?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 69–84°.
How far is Germanna from Washington and Baltimore?
About 55 miles northeast of Washington and about 90 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Germanna?
Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), about 40 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near Germanna?
Fredericksburg (17 mi, 25 places to stay), Culpeper (13 mi, 14 places to stay) and England Run (15 mi, 12 places to stay).
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