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Northeim

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Northeim

Northeim is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hillerse, 56km from Wernigerode Castle.

Northeim is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 30,894, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Northeim 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 Northeim to your route.

About Northeim

Northeim (German pronunciation: [ˈnɔʁthaɪm] ; Low German: Nuurten) is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, seat of the district of Northeim, with a population of 27,522 as of 31 December 2023. It lies on the German Half-Timbered House Road.

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Where is Northeim located?

Northeim is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7066 latitude, 10.0000 longitude.

What is the population of Northeim?

Northeim has a population of approximately 30,894 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
30,894
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.7066, 10.0000

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 Northeim

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

16 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Brocken

The Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Wernigerode Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic castle perched above a colourful half-timbered town, the picturesque gateway to the Harz mountains.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Northeim

  • 44 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

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 Northeim.

Hillerse

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,663

Katlenburg-Lindau

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 7,581

Moringen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 7,513

Nörten-Hardenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km away

Kalefeld

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 7,264

Wulften

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 2,127

Hardegsen

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 8,621

Eisdorf am Harz

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 1,824

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