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Limburg an der Lahn

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Limburg an der Lahn

Limburg an der Lahn sits on the route: 5 minutes from Elz, 35km from Lorelei Rock.

Limburg an der Lahn is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 33,820, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Limburg an der Lahn 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 Limburg an der Lahn to your route.

About Limburg an der Lahn

Limburg an der Lahn (German pronunciation: [ˈlɪmbʊʁk ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈlaːn], lit. 'Limburg on the Lahn'; officially abbreviated Limburg a. d. Lahn) is the district seat of Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany.

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Where is Limburg an der Lahn located?

Limburg an der Lahn is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3836 latitude, 8.0503 longitude.

What is the population of Limburg an der Lahn?

Limburg an der Lahn has a population of approximately 33,820 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
33,820
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.3836, 8.0503

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 Limburg an der Lahn

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Marksburg Castle

The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Deutsches Eck (German Corner)

The dramatic headland in Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine, topped by a massive equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Upper Middle Rhine Valley

A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Neroberg

A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

34 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lorelei Rock

A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Rhine Valley & Loreley Rock

UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.

35 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Saalburg Roman Fort

A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Bacharach

A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Limburg an der Lahn

  • 34 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.
  • 34 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 45 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 61 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 67 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 69 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.

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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5 km awayPop. 2,332

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