natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
56 km · about 65 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Beelen sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sassenberg, 56km from Externsteine.
Beelen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 6,344, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Beelen 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 Beelen to your route.
Beelen (German pronunciation: [ˈbeːlən]; Low German: Bailen) is a municipality in the district of Warendorf, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approximately 30 km south-west of Bielefeld and 35 km east of Münster.
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Beelen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9291 latitude, 8.1112 longitude.
Beelen has a population of approximately 6,344 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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