natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
8 km · about 15 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Detmold is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Lage, 8km from Externsteine.
Detmold is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 73,680, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Detmold 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 Detmold to your route.
Detmold (German pronunciation: [ˈdɛtmɔlt] ) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of 74,278. It was the capital of the small Principality of Lippe from 1468 until 1918 and then of the Free State of Lippe until 1947. Today it is the administrative center of the district of Lippe and of theRead more
Regierungsbezirk Detmold. The Church of Lippe has its central administration located in Detmold. The Reformed Redeemer Church is the preaching venue of the state superintendent of the Lippe church.
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Detmold is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9385 latitude, 8.8732 longitude.
Detmold has a population of approximately 73,680 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
8 km · about 15 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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