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Harsum

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Harsum

Harsum is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Giesen, 47km from Celle Castle.

Harsum is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 12,331, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Harsum 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 Harsum to your route.

About Harsum

Harsum is a village and a municipality in the district of Hildesheim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 6 km north of Hildesheim, and 25 km southeast of Hanover.

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Where is Harsum located?

Harsum is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2105 latitude, 9.9649 longitude.

What is the population of Harsum?

Harsum has a population of approximately 12,331 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
12,331
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.2105, 9.9649

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 Harsum

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Celle Castle

A Renaissance ducal castle anchoring one of Germany's most beautiful half-timbered old towns near the Lüneburg Heath.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Harsum

  • 64 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 Harsum.

Giesen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 9,909

Algermissen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 8,280

Hildesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 103,052

Sarstedt

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 18,718

Hohenhameln

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 9,815

Schellerten

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 8,694

Sehnde

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 23,060

Heyersum

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,089

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