natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
Aerzen sits on the route: 15 minutes from Bad Pyrmont, 31km from Externsteine.
Aerzen is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 10,755, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Aerzen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aerzen to your route.
Aerzen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁtsn̩]) is a municipality in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Hamelin, and 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Bad Pyrmont.
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Aerzen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0495 latitude, 9.2586 longitude.
Aerzen has a population of approximately 10,755 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany6 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
31 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
A private 4.2km circuit built in a former British Army ammunition depot in the Teutoburg Forest, with 70m of elevation change, blind crests and a Mausefalle-style plunge. Access is by track day or driving experience only.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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