cathedral
Hildesheim Cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Gronau
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
About Gronau
Gronau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Betheln, 14km from Hildesheim Cathedral.
Gronau is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 5,444, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gronau 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 Gronau to your route.
About Gronau
Leinebergland is a Samtgemeinde ("collective municipality") in the district of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Its seat is in the town Gronau. It was formed on 1 November 2016 by the merger of the former Samtgemeinden Gronau and Duingen. It takes its name from the Leine Uplands.
The Samtgemeinde LeineberglandRead more
consists of the following municipalities:
Duingen
Eime
Gronau
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Where is Gronau located?
Gronau is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0846 latitude, 9.7768 longitude.
What is the population of Gronau?
Gronau has a population of approximately 5,444 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,444
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Lower Saxony
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.0846, 9.7768
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Gronau
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
PS Storage Depot Einbeck
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
PS.SPEICHER
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Herrenhausen Gardens
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Goslar Old Town
A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.
49 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Bilster Berg
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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Gronau
- 66 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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