natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
Luhden sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rinteln, 42km from Externsteine.
Luhden is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,138, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Luhden 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 Luhden to your route.
Luhden is a municipality in the district of Schaumburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The first attested reference to Luhden (appearing as Ludhen) is in the records of Obernkirchen Abbey dated 1281.
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Luhden is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2254 latitude, 9.0926 longitude.
Luhden has a population of approximately 1,138 people, making it a town in Germany.
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Essential numbers in Germany
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 Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
45 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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