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Bad Karlshafen

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Bad Karlshafen

Bad Karlshafen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Beverungen, 45km from Externsteine.

Bad Karlshafen is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 4,097, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bad Karlshafen 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 Bad Karlshafen to your route.

About Bad Karlshafen

Bad Karlshafen (German pronunciation: [baːt kaʁlsˈhaːfn̩] ) is a baroque, thermal salt spa town in the district of Kassel, in Hesse, Germany. It has 2300 inhabitants in the main ward of Bad Karlshafen, and a further 1900 in the medieval village of Helmarshausen. It is situated at the confluence of the Diemel and Weser

Read more rivers, 15 km south of Höxter, and 37 km north of Kassel. In the town is a tripoint where three states meet: Hesse, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Where is Bad Karlshafen located?

Bad Karlshafen is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6426 latitude, 9.4548 longitude.

What is the population of Bad Karlshafen?

Bad Karlshafen has a population of approximately 4,097 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
4,097
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.6426, 9.4548

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bad Karlshafen

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Bilster Berg

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

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Edersee

A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bad Karlshafen.

Beverungen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 15,266

Bodenfelde

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,588

Trendelburg

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,749

Fürstenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,323

Uslar

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 15,951

Boffzen

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 2,941

Höxter

🇩🇪 Germany

16 km away

Borgentreich

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 9,713

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