PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
D
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Dernau
EuropeGermanyRheinland-Pfalz

Dernau

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Dernau

Dernau works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, 21km from Laacher See.

Dernau is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 1,907, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dernau 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 Dernau to your route.

About Dernau

Dernau is a municipality in the district of Ahrweiler, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The village of Dernau which is centrally located in the Ahr valley is famous for its wines. Most of them are red wines. Besides agriculture, tourism is a strong economic factor.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Dernau

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Dernau.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Dernau.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Dernau?

Dernau 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.

How do I plan a road trip to Dernau?

Plan your road trip to Dernau with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Dernau as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Dernau located?

Dernau is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5333 latitude, 7.0500 longitude.

What is the population of Dernau?

Dernau has a population of approximately 1,907 people, making it a town in Germany.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Dernau as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Dernau. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,907
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.5333, 7.0500

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.

Full driving guide for Germany

Tags

EuropeGermanyRheinland-PfalzTown

Worth the detour from Dernau

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Drachenfels

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Schloss Drachenburg

A flamboyant 19th-century villa-castle on the Drachenfels above the Rhine, reached by Germany's oldest cogwheel railway.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Maria Laach Abbey

A serene six-towered Romanesque Benedictine abbey sits beside a volcanic crater lake in the Eifel's Vulkaneifel.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Laacher See

A tranquil circular lake filling a dormant volcanic caldera in the Vulkaneifel, with gas bubbles still rising at its shore.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Nurburgring Paddock Bistro

The cafe overlooking the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife, where motorsport fans watch cars tackle the Green Hell while enjoying coffee and bratwurst.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Ring Boulevard Cafe

A cafe in the Nurburgring Ring Boulevard complex where fans watch lap times on giant screens and spot supercars heading to the Nordschleife tourist drives.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Nürburgring Nordschleife

The legendary 20.8km 'Green Hell' - the most famous and demanding racetrack in the world

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

ring°werk at Nürburgring

Interactive motorsport experience center at the Nürburgring with racing simulators and historic exhibits.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Dernau

  • 18 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 49 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
  • 50 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 62 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
  • 65 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
  • 68 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.

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 Dernau.

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 27,823

Altenahr

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,707

Ahrbrück

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Berg

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,527

Meckenheim

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 25,515

Berkum

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 2,432

Wachtberg

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 20,032

Rheinbach

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 26,262

Plan a trip around Dernau

Germany road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Dernau

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence