national park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
40 km · about 45 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Brilon sits on the route: 10 minutes from Altenbüren, 40km from Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Brilon is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 27,030, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Brilon 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 Brilon to your route.
Brilon (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁiːlɔn] ; Westphalian: Brailen) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which belongs to the Hochsauerlandkreis.
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Brilon is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3946 latitude, 8.5715 longitude.
Brilon has a population of approximately 27,030 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
41 km · about 45 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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