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Nideggen

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Nideggen

Nideggen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kreuzau, 11km from Eifel National Park.

Nideggen is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 10,727, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nideggen 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 Nideggen to your route.

About Nideggen

Nideggen (German: [ˈniːdɛɡn̩] ) is a town in the district of Düren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the river Rur, in the Eifel hills, approx. 15 km south of Düren. Nideggen is known for its ruined, but partly restored castle (Burg Nideggen) and the sandstone rocks along the Rur. It is

Read more twinned with Thatcham in Berkshire, England. The first mention in history was in 1184. The town was created in 1972 by amalgamation of eight until then independent communities: Abenden (782 inhabitants), Berg-Thuir (709), Brück (301), Embken (734), Muldenau (161), Nideggen (2,983), Rath (757), Schmidt (2,974), Wollersheim (637) (December 2014). It is situated between 250 and 450 metres above sea level.

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Nideggen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6927 latitude, 6.4844 longitude.

What is the population of Nideggen?

Nideggen has a population of approximately 10,727 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
10,727
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.6927, 6.4844

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 Nideggen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Eifel National Park

NRW's only national park rewires former forest with wild beech, wildcats and one of Germany's darkest star-filled skies.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Monschau

Slate-and-timber Eifel town crammed into the narrow Rur gorge near the Belgian border, its lanes essentially unchanged for 300 years; a historic mustard mill still grinds and the castle ruin hosts open-air concerts.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Phantasialand

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

33 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Hautes Fagnes

Belgium's highest, wildest plateau of peat bog and boardwalk trails, often the snowiest corner of the country.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Signal de Botrange

At 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Nideggen

  • 33 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 35 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 38 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 51 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 73 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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