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Herdecke

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Herdecke

Herdecke is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Syburg, 25km from Wuppertal Schwebebahn.

Herdecke is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 25,618, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Herdecke 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 Herdecke to your route.

About Herdecke

Herdecke (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛʁˌdɛkə] ) is a town in the district of Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is located south of Dortmund in the Ruhr Area. Its location between the two Ruhr reservoirs Hengsteysee and Harkortsee has earned it the nickname Die Stadt zwischen den Ruhrseen (lit. The

Read more city between the Ruhr lakes). The city is located in the area of the Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR). The two Ruhr lakes as well as the forests on the Ardey heights make the town attractive to tourists. The historic center with its many half timbered houses and the 30-metre-high railway viaduct across the Ruhr valley are two more landmarks.

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Where is Herdecke located?

Herdecke is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4000 latitude, 7.4358 longitude.

What is the population of Herdecke?

Herdecke has a population of approximately 25,618 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
25,618
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4000, 7.4358

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 Herdecke

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

52 km · about 60 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 Herdecke.

Wetter

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 29,146

Syburg

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,390

Hagen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 198,972

Bittermark

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 2,670

Wichlinghofen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,395

Westhofen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 5,120

Rombergpark-Lücklemberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Witten

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 91,808

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