natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
19 km · about 20 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Barntrup is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Blomberg, 19km from Externsteine.
Barntrup is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 5,270, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Barntrup 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 Barntrup to your route.
Barntrup (German pronunciation: [ˈbaʁntʁʊp] ) is a town in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has an area of 59.46 km2 and 8,501 inhabitants (2019). It lies 40 km east from Bielefeld and 9 km west from Bad Pyrmont at the east border of NRW to Lower Saxony.
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Barntrup is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9904 latitude, 9.1164 longitude.
Barntrup has a population of approximately 5,270 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.
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natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
19 km · about 20 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
55 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
59 km · about 70 min drive
landmark
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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