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Benninghofen

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Benninghofen

Benninghofen sits on the route: 33km from Zollverein Coal Mine.

Benninghofen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 8,575, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Benninghofen 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 Benninghofen to your route.

About Benninghofen

Hörde (German pronunciation: [ˈhœʁdə]) is a Stadtbezirk ("City District") and also a Stadtteil (Quarter) in the south of the city of Dortmund, in Germany. Hörde is situated at 51°29' North, 7°30' West, and is at an elevation of 112 metres above mean sea level. It is situated in the southern part of Dortmund, a major

Read more town in the Ruhrgebiet. It is made up of the areas of Wellinghofen, Höchsten, Benninghofen, Loh, Holzen, Sommerberg, Syburg, and Wichlinghofen, as well as Hörde itself. The region was formerly a heavy industry area, particularly for the production and working of steel. The river Emscher flows through Hörde. It flows through the former "Phoenix" industrial park, which is currently being restored to a natural area. When finished, the Emscher will once again be a clean river, and there will be a lake (Phoenix-See).

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Where is Benninghofen located?

Benninghofen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4752 latitude, 7.5178 longitude.

What is the population of Benninghofen?

Benninghofen has a population of approximately 8,575 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
8,575
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4752, 7.5178

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 Benninghofen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

35 km · about 40 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 Benninghofen.

Berghofen

🇩🇪 Germany

1 km awayPop. 12,075

Hörde

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km away

Hacheney

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 1,565

Wellinghofen

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 7,160

Aplerbeck

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 21,600

Schüren

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km away

Wichlinghofen

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 2,395

Holzen

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 8,805

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