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Euskirchen

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Euskirchen

Euskirchen works well as a base: 20 minutes from Zülpich, 26km from Eifel National Park.

Euskirchen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 54,889, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Euskirchen 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 Euskirchen to your route.

About Euskirchen

Euskirchen (German pronunciation: [ˈɔʏskɪʁçn̩] ; Ripuarian: Öskerche) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, capital of the district Euskirchen. While Euskirchen resembles a modern shopping town, it also has a history dating back over 700 years, having been granted town status in 1302. As of December 2024, it

Read more had a population of 60,021.

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Where is Euskirchen located?

Euskirchen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6606 latitude, 6.7872 longitude.

What is the population of Euskirchen?

Euskirchen has a population of approximately 54,889 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
54,889
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.6606, 6.7872

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 Euskirchen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Phantasialand

Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Eifel National Park

NRW's only national park rewires former forest with wild beech, wildcats and one of Germany's darkest star-filled skies.

26 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Schloss Drachenburg

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Drachenfels

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

30 km · about 35 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Cafe Pistenklause

A legendary trackside bar and cafe at the Nurburgring where racers and enthusiasts have gathered for decades to swap stories from the Nordschleife.

38 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Euskirchen

  • 30 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 52 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 55 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 58 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 68 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
  • 71 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.

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 Euskirchen.

Zülpich

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km away

Weilerswist

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11 km awayPop. 16,321

Bad Münstereifel

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km away

Rheinbach

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 26,262

Mechernich

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 27,537

Vettweiß

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 9,116

Berg

🇩🇪 Germany

16 km awayPop. 1,527

Erftstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 51,207

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