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Bergkamen

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Bergkamen

Bergkamen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Werne, 44km from Zollverein Coal Mine.

Bergkamen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 52,329, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bergkamen 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 Bergkamen to your route.

About Bergkamen

Bergkamen (German pronunciation: [bɛʁkˈkaːmən] ; Westphalian: Biärgkoamen) is a town in the district of Unna, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated south of the river Lippe, approx. 15 km (9 mi) north-east of Dortmund and 15 km (9 mi) south-west of Hamm. Bergkamen, a fairly new town in the east part of

Read more the Ruhr Area and south of the Münsterland, was founded in 1966 by the merging of at first five smaller communities. The town's history, however, reaches back to ancient Roman times - this can be experienced by visiting the Bergkamen Municipal Museum, which has a large Roman department, and the nearby archeological site, the “Roemerlager“.

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Where is Bergkamen located?

Bergkamen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6163 latitude, 7.6445 longitude.

What is the population of Bergkamen?

Bergkamen has a population of approximately 52,329 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
52,329
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.6163, 7.6445

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 Bergkamen

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.

44 km · about 50 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.

53 km · about 60 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 Bergkamen.

Kamen

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 45,927

Werne

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 30,810

Lanstrop

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 4,176

Kurl-Husen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 7,235

Lünen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Bönen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 19,393

Unna

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 66,734

Wickede

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 15,225

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