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Dahlhausen

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Dahlhausen

Dahlhausen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hattingen, 56km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).

Dahlhausen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 12,808, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dahlhausen 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 Dahlhausen to your route.

About Dahlhausen

Dahlhausen is a South-Western district of the city of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It borders Essen and Hattingen. A large part of the border of Dahlhausen is formed by the river Ruhr. South of the Ruhr is the district of Burgaltendorf of the city of Essen. Dahlhausen houses the well known railway

Read more museum of Dahlhausen. The Dr. C. Otto & Comp. is an old company of international importance. Bochum-Dahlhausen station is served by Line S 3 of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn. Tram line 318 of the Bochum Stadtbahn connects Dahlhausen to the historical centre of Bochum, which is similar in extent to the district of Gleisdreieck. Dahlhausen is in a way separate from the rest from the city, keeping a greater continuity than other parts of the city

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Where is Dahlhausen located?

Dahlhausen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4270 latitude, 7.1481 longitude.

What is the population of Dahlhausen?

Dahlhausen has a population of approximately 12,808 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
12,808
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4270, 7.1481

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 Dahlhausen

4 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

56 km · about 65 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 Dahlhausen.

Niederwenigern

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 5,200

Hattingen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 56,866

Überruhr-Holthausen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km away

Wattenscheid

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 73,965

Bochum

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 385,729

Hordel

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,252

Querenburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 21,294

Gelsenkirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 270,028

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