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Deensen

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Deensen

Deensen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Heinade, 46km from Externsteine.

Deensen is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,570, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Deensen 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 Deensen to your route.

About Deensen

Deensen is a municipality in the district of Holzminden, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The internationally well known sculptor Ursula von Rydingsvard was born there.

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What are the best things to do in Deensen?

Deensen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Deensen located?

Deensen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8605 latitude, 9.5932 longitude.

What is the population of Deensen?

Deensen has a population of approximately 1,570 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,570
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.8605, 9.5932

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 Deensen

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Bilster Berg

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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Deensen

  • 71 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

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 Deensen.

Stadtoldendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 6,082

Heinade

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,024

Golmbach

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,042

Bevern

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 4,363

Eschershausen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 3,794

Dassel

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 11,287

Holzminden

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 20,998

Kirchbrak

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,176

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