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Breckerfeld

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Breckerfeld

Breckerfeld is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Schalksmühle, 49km from Freudenberg Alter Flecken.

Breckerfeld is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 9,217, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Breckerfeld 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 Breckerfeld to your route.

About Breckerfeld

Breckerfeld (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁɛkɐfɛlt] ) is a town in the district of Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). It is located in the southeasternmost part of the Ruhr area in northern Sauerland. The town is a member of Regionalverband Ruhr (association).

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Where is Breckerfeld located?

Breckerfeld is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2593 latitude, 7.4681 longitude.

What is the population of Breckerfeld?

Breckerfeld has a population of approximately 9,217 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
9,217
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.2593, 7.4681

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 Breckerfeld

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

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

22 km · about 25 min 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Freudenberg Alter Flecken

From the Kurpark steps, Freudenberg's Alter Flecken, rows of near-identical black-and-white half-timbered gables rebuilt after a 1666 fire: lines up into one of Germany's most graphic photographs.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Breckerfeld

  • 69 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.

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 Breckerfeld.

Schalksmühle

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Halver

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 17,650

Ennepetal

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 32,607

Radevormwald

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 24,100

Gevelsberg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 32,664

Hagen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 198,972

Lüdenscheid

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km away

Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 6,860

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