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Heidenheim

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Heidenheim

Heidenheim sits on the route: 10 minutes from Dittenheim, 55km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Heidenheim is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 2,589, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Heidenheim 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 Heidenheim to your route.

About Heidenheim

Hahnenkamm is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft (federation of municipalities) in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in Bavaria in Germany. It consists of the following municipalities: Gnotzheim Heidenheim Westheim

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Heidenheim 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 Heidenheim located?

Heidenheim is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0172 latitude, 10.7435 longitude.

What is the population of Heidenheim?

Heidenheim has a population of approximately 2,589 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
2,589
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.0172, 10.7435

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 Heidenheim

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dinkelsbühl

The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Norisring

Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.

53 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle

The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.

55 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Audi Museum Mobile

Audi's corporate museum presenting the marque's history through iconic vehicles including Auto Union Silver Arrows.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.

57 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Heidenheim

  • 76 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.

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 Heidenheim.

Dittenheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,786

Westheim

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,215

Markt Berolzheim

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,370

Auhausen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,107

Alesheim

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,003

Hainsfarth

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,486

Wassertrüdingen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 6,245

Polsingen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,042

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