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Hellwege

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Hellwege

Hellwege sits on the route: 10 minutes from Hassendorf, 56km from Lüneburg Heath.

Hellwege is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,083, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hellwege 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 Hellwege to your route.

About Hellwege

Hellwege is a municipality in the district of Rotenburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Hellwege belonged to the Prince-Bishopric of Verden, established in 1180. In 1648, the Prince-Bishopric was transformed into the Principality of Verden, which was first ruled in personal union by the Swedish Crown - interrupted by a

Read more Danish occupation (1712-1715) - and from 1715 on by the Hanoverian Crown. In 1807, the ephemeral Kingdom of Westphalia annexed the Principality, before France annexed it in 1810. In 1813, the Principality was restored to the Electorate of Hanover, which - after its upgrade to the Kingdom of Hanover in 1814 - incorporated the Principality in a real union and the Princely territory, including Hellwege, became part of the new Stade Region, established in 1823. The name hellwege can also be used as a last name, and it is popular in Germany.

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Where is Hellwege located?

Hellwege is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0735 latitude, 9.2357 longitude.

What is the population of Hellwege?

Hellwege has a population of approximately 1,083 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,083
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.0735, 9.2357

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 Hellwege

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Lüneburg Heath

A vast purple-blossoming heathland nature reserve, magical when the heather blooms in late summer and crossed by car-free trails.

56 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 Hellwege.

Hassendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,156

Sottrum

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4 km awayPop. 6,131

Ahausen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,769

Reeßum

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Ottersberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 12,205

Bötersen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,055

Langwedel

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 14,755

Horstedt

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,381

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