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Holzminden

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Holzminden

Holzminden is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bevern, 36km from Externsteine.

Holzminden is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 20,998, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Holzminden 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 Holzminden to your route.

About Holzminden

Holzminden (German pronunciation: [hɔltsˈmɪndn̩] ; Low German: Holtsminne) is a town in southern Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Holzminden. It is located on the river Weser, which at this point forms the border with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Where is Holzminden located?

Holzminden is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8280 latitude, 9.4455 longitude.

What is the population of Holzminden?

Holzminden has a population of approximately 20,998 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
20,998
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.8280, 9.4455

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 Holzminden

5 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

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

36 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

50 km · about 55 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

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Deensen

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Heinade

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