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Emmerich

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Emmerich

Emmerich is worth a stop: 10 minutes from 's-Heerenberg, 36km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Emmerich is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 31,829, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Emmerich 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 Emmerich to your route.

About Emmerich

Emmerich am Rhein (German pronunciation: [ˈɛmərɪç ʔam ˈʁaɪn], lit. 'Emmerich on the Rhine'; Low Rhenish and Dutch: Emmerik) is a city and municipality in the northwest of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The city has a harbour and a quay at the Rhine. In terms of local government organization, it is

Read more a medium-sized city belonging to the district of Kleve in the administrative region (Regierungsbezirk) of Düsseldorf.

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Where is Emmerich located?

Emmerich is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8393 latitude, 6.2479 longitude.

What is the population of Emmerich?

Emmerich has a population of approximately 31,829 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
31,829
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.8393, 6.2479

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 Emmerich

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Posbank

Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Hoge Veluwe National Park

Cycle free white bikes across heath, dune and forest to the Kröller-Müller museum's Van Goghs in this vast wild park.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Kröller-Müller Museum

Museum deep inside Hoge Veluwe National Park holding the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection plus a 25-hectare sculpture garden with Rodin, Moore and Dubuffet; free white bicycles carry you there through the park.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Toverland

Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.

52 km · about 60 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 Emmerich.

's-Heerenberg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 4,720

Zeddam

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 2,305

Beek gem Montferland

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 1,315

Lobith

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 3,045

Kleve

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 49,072

Gendringen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 km awayPop. 3,880

Tolkamer

🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 km awayPop. 2,430

Etten

🇳🇱 Netherlands

11 km awayPop. 1,470

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