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Kelheim

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Kelheim

Kelheim is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saal, 20km from Regensburg Stone Bridge.

Kelheim is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 15,723, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kelheim 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 Kelheim to your route.

About Kelheim

Kelheim (German: [ˈkeːlhaɪ̯m] ) is a town and municipality in Bavaria, Germany. It is the capital of the district Kelheim and is situated at the confluence of the rivers Altmühl and Danube. Kelheim has a population of around 16,750 (2020).

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Where is Kelheim located?

Kelheim is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.9173 latitude, 11.8862 longitude.

What is the population of Kelheim?

Kelheim has a population of approximately 15,723 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
15,723
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.9173, 11.8862

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 Kelheim

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Regensburg Old Town

A UNESCO-listed medieval trading city on the Danube with remarkably well-preserved patrician towers and the Stone Bridge from 1146.

19 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Regensburg Stone Bridge

A 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Walhalla

A neoclassical marble temple modeled on the Parthenon, overlooking the Danube near Regensburg and honoring German heroes.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Audi Museum Mobile

Audi's corporate museum presenting the marque's history through iconic vehicles including Auto Union Silver Arrows.

37 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Kelheim

  • 20 kmRegensburg Stone BridgeA 12th-century medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube, masterpiece of engineering beside Regensburg's UNESCO old town.

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 Kelheim.

Ihrlerstein

🇩🇪 Germany

2 km awayPop. 4,419

Saal

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 5,626

Essing

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,002

Teugn

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,508

Painten

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 2,280

Hausen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,068

Abensberg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 12,570

Bad Abbach

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 12,545

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