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Merkendorf

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Merkendorf

Merkendorf sits on the route: 10 minutes from Weidenbach, 39km from Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle.

Merkendorf is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 2,898, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Merkendorf 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 Merkendorf to your route.

About Merkendorf

Merkendorf (German: [ˈmɛʁkn̩ˌdɔʁf] ) is a town and municipality in the district of Ansbach, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 14 km southeast of Ansbach.

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Where is Merkendorf located?

Merkendorf is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2036 latitude, 10.7042 longitude.

What is the population of Merkendorf?

Merkendorf has a population of approximately 2,898 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
2,898
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.2036, 10.7042

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 Merkendorf

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dinkelsbühl

The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Nuremberg Old Town & Imperial Castle

The historic heart of Franconia featuring the Kaiserburg, Albrecht Dürer's house, and Germany's most famous Christmas market.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Norisring

Street circuit lapping the monumental Zeppelinfeld grandstand in Nuremberg; Germany's answer to Monaco, it has hosted the roaring Norisring Speedweekend since 1947.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

One of Germany's best-preserved medieval towns, with half-timbered houses, intact city walls, and a famous Christmas market.

43 km · about 50 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Merkendorf

  • 75 kmKochertal ViaductEurope's tallest road bridge by pillar height carries the A6 some 185 m above the Kocher valley near Geislingen.

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 Merkendorf.

Wolframs-Eschenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 2,911

Weidenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,276

Ornbau

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 1,730

Muhr am See

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,155

Haundorf

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,751

Mitteleschenbach

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,573

Arberg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 2,247

Burgoberbach

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 3,391

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