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Hofgeismar

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Hofgeismar

Hofgeismar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Grebenstein, 42km from Edersee.

Hofgeismar is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 16,444, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hofgeismar 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 Hofgeismar to your route.

About Hofgeismar

Hofgeismar (German pronunciation: [hoːfˈɡaɪsmaʁ] ) is a town in the district of Kassel, in northern Hesse, Germany. It is located 25 km north of Kassel on the German Timber-Frame Road. In 1978 and in 2015, the town hosted the 18th Hessentag state festival.

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Where is Hofgeismar located?

Hofgeismar is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4961 latitude, 9.3850 longitude.

What is the population of Hofgeismar?

Hofgeismar has a population of approximately 16,444 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
16,444
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.4961, 9.3850

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 Hofgeismar

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Bilster Berg

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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Edersee

A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.

48 km · about 55 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

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 Hofgeismar.

Grebenstein

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 6,238

Udenhausen

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,150

Liebenau

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 3,606

Trendelburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 5,749

Calden

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 7,752

Immenhausen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 7,348

Espenau

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 4,876

Borgentreich

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 9,713

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