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Kessenich

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Kessenich

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.

About Kessenich

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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Where is Kessenich located?

Kessenich is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.7124 latitude, 7.1113 longitude.

What is the population of Kessenich?

Kessenich has a population of approximately 13,031 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
13,031
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.7124, 7.1113

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 Kessenich

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

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

scenic viewpoint

Drachenfels

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

Phantasialand

Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

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

Laacher See

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

Maria Laach Abbey

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

Nurburgring Paddock Bistro

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

Nürburgring Nordschleife

The legendary 20.8km 'Green Hell' - the most famous and demanding racetrack in the world

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Kessenich

  • Right hereDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 68 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 69 kmCalmont MoselschleifeA jaw-dropping hairpin loop of the Moselle viewed from above Bremm, framed by Europe's steepest vineyard.
  • 74 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
  • 76 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 77 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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