North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Altenbeken is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bad Driburg, 12km from Externsteine.
Altenbeken is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 5,140, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Altenbeken 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 Altenbeken to your route.
Altenbeken (German pronunciation: [ˈaltn̩ˌbeːkn̩] , lit. 'Old Beken', in contrast to "New Beken") is a municipality in the district of Paderborn, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Altenbeken is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7645 latitude, 8.9420 longitude.
Altenbeken has a population of approximately 5,140 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Essential numbers in Germany
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 Germany2 notable places within an hour's 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
12 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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