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Hardegsen

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Hardegsen

Hardegsen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Moringen, 56km from Brocken.

Hardegsen is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 8,621, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hardegsen 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 Hardegsen to your route.

About Hardegsen

Hardegsen (German pronunciation: [ˈhaːɐ̯ˌdɛksn̩] ) is a town in the district of Northeim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 15 km southwest of Northeim, and 15 km northwest of Göttingen. Burg Hardeg is a medieval castle in Hardegsen. The castle was founded in the 12th century as a residence of the

Read more House of Welf. In the 1320 the stone castle was rebuilt by Conrad und Ludwig von Rosdorf. In the end of the 14th century the castle passed to Otto von Braunschweig zu Göttingen. From 1568 to 1823 it housed the local magistrate. In the end of the 18th century, Burg Hardeg, once a princely castle, was stripped of its former luxuries and converted into a farmhouse . In 1972 the business vacated the castle, and its management passed to the municipality and local preservation society.

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Where is Hardegsen located?

Hardegsen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6523 latitude, 9.8305 longitude.

What is the population of Hardegsen?

Hardegsen has a population of approximately 8,621 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
8,621
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.6523, 9.8305

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 Hardegsen

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.

19 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Brocken

The Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

56 km · about 65 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Hardegsen

  • 56 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hardegsen.

Moringen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 7,513

Nörten-Hardenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Hillerse

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 2,663

Adelebsen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 6,541

Bovenden

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 13,964

Northeim

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 30,894

Uslar

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 15,951

Göttingen

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km away

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