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Schloss Drachenburg
A flamboyant 19th-century villa-castle on the Drachenfels above the Rhine, reached by Germany's oldest cogwheel railway.
8 km · about 15 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Kessenich works well as a base: 5 minutes from Oberkassel, 35km from Laacher See.
Kessenich is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 13,031, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kessenich 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 Kessenich to your route.
Kessenich is a district of the former German capital city Bonn. It is best known for the German confectionery company Haribo.
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Kessenich is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7124 latitude, 7.1113 longitude.
Kessenich has a population of approximately 13,031 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.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A flamboyant 19th-century villa-castle on the Drachenfels above the Rhine, reached by Germany's oldest cogwheel railway.
8 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A tranquil circular lake filling a dormant volcanic caldera in the Vulkaneifel, with gas bubbles still rising at its shore.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A serene six-towered Romanesque Benedictine abbey sits beside a volcanic crater lake in the Eifel's Vulkaneifel.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
The cafe overlooking the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife, where motorsport fans watch cars tackle the Green Hell while enjoying coffee and bratwurst.
43 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
The legendary 20.8km 'Green Hell' - the most famous and demanding racetrack in the world
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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