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Haltern am See

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Haltern am See

Haltern am See is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Klein Reken, 30km from Zollverein Coal Mine.

Haltern am See is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 38,142, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Haltern am See 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 Haltern am See to your route.

About Haltern am See

Haltern am See (German pronunciation: [ˈhaltɐn ʔam ˈzeː], lit. 'Haltern on the lake'; before December 2001 only Haltern) is a medium-sized town in the northern part of the district of Recklinghausen in the Regierungsbezirk Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia. The town is located in the northern Ruhr area, directly

Read more bordering the Münsterland region. In terms of natural geography, it belongs to the Westmünsterland. The town is about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Düsseldorf. Haltern is surrounded by the Naturpark Hohe Mark and forest areas and is sparsely industrialized. The Haltern Reservoir and the Haard, Borkenberge, and Hohe Mark forest areas are popular local recreation areas.

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Where is Haltern am See located?

Haltern am See is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7430 latitude, 7.1816 longitude.

What is the population of Haltern am See?

Haltern am See has a population of approximately 38,142 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
38,142
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.7430, 7.1816

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 Haltern am See

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

54 km · about 65 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 Haltern am See.

Klein Reken

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,613

Marl

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 91,398

Bahnhof Reken

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 2,325

Dülmen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km away

Mariaveen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 2,787

Oer-Erkenschwick

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 30,409

Reken

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 5,280

Olfen

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 12,133

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