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Regensburg Old Town
A UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Danube with remarkably well-preserved patrician towers and the Stone Bridge from 1146.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Hemau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Beratzhausen, 23km from Regensburg Stone Bridge.
Hemau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 8,627, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hemau 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 Hemau to your route.
Hemau (German pronunciation: [ˈheːmaʊ] ) is a small town in Southern Germany, in the district of Regensburg. The town is situated on the Tangrintel, a ridge which runs between the rivers Altmühl and Schwarze Laber.
It lies on the B8 road, 28 km (17 mi) north-west of Regensburg, 77 km (48 mi) south-east of Nuremberg.Read more
The nearest towns, about 5 km (3 mi) distant, are Beratzhausen and Laaber.
The area around Hemau was settled in pre-Roman times. Of archeological interest are the remains of two Celtic settlements (Keltenschanzen) in the nearby villages of Laufenthal and Thonlohe. The name Hemau is attested as Hembaur in the 9th century, Hembur in the 13th. In the 2005, Hemau celebrated the 700th anniversary of its founding.
Today Hemau is best approached from the A3 motorway (exit Beratzhausen when approaching from the north, or Nittendorf when coming from the south). The nearest railway station is Beratzhausen. There are three schools, a primary school, a Hauptschule and a Realschule; the nearest Gymnasium is at Parsberg.
Hemau boasts the largest solar energy production plant in the world, which was opened on 29 April 2003.
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Hemau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0540 latitude, 11.7820 longitude.
Hemau has a population of approximately 8,627 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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A UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Danube with remarkably well-preserved patrician towers and the Stone Bridge from 1146.
23 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
A 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A neoclassical marble temple modeled on the Parthenon, overlooking the Danube near Regensburg and honoring German heroes.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
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34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Audi's corporate museum presenting the marque's history through iconic vehicles including Auto Union Silver Arrows.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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