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Gangelt

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Gangelt

Gangelt works well as a base: 10 minutes from Brunssum, 25km from Hoge Kempen National Park.

Gangelt is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 11,484, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gangelt 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 Gangelt to your route.

About Gangelt

Gangelt (German pronunciation: [ˈɡaŋl̩t]) is a municipality in the district of Heinsberg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is on the border with the Netherlands and about 10 km east of Sittard and 10 km south-west of Heinsberg. Its most well-known resident was cartographer Gerard Kremer, better known as Gerardus

Read more Mercator, who lived the first five or six years of his life there.

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Gangelt 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 Gangelt located?

Gangelt is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9925 latitude, 5.9980 longitude.

What is the population of Gangelt?

Gangelt has a population of approximately 11,484 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
11,484
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.9925, 5.9980

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 Gangelt

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Thorn

The 'white village' of Limburg: an entire former abbey-principality of whitewashed brick lanes and cobbles beside the Maas, painted white in the Napoleonic era to dodge a window tax and kept that way ever since.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Hoge Kempen National Park

Belgium's first national park, a heath and pine landscape in Limburg with six gateway entrances and visitor car parks.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Toverland

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Gangelt

  • 27 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 45 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.
  • 55 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 Gangelt.

Schinveld

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 4,685

Brunssum

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 29,254

Saeffelen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,100

Merkelbeek

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 1,720

Kruisberg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 1,150

Doenrade

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,140

Koningsbosch

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,540

Broeksittard

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,550

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