natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
32 km · about 35 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Herford sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bad Salzuflen, 32km from Externsteine.
Herford is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 64,879, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Herford 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 Herford to your route.
Herford (German: [ˈhɛʁfɔʁt] ; Low German: Hiarwede) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the lowlands between the hill chains of the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest. It is situated in the cultural region of Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) and the administrative region of Detmold. It is the capitalRead more
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Herford is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1146 latitude, 8.6734 longitude.
Herford has a population of approximately 64,879 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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natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
32 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
A private 4.2km circuit built in a former British Army ammunition depot in the Teutoburg Forest, with 70m of elevation change, blind crests and a Mausefalle-style plunge. Access is by track day or driving experience only.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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