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Obernkirchen

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Obernkirchen

Obernkirchen sits on the route: 5 minutes from Seggebruch, 47km from Externsteine.

Obernkirchen is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 10,120, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Obernkirchen 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 Obernkirchen to your route.

About Obernkirchen

Obernkirchen (German pronunciation: [oːbɐnˈkɪʁçn̩] ) is a town in the district of Schaumburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 8 km southwest of Stadthagen, and 15 km east of Minden. Obernkirchen is a small town in the shadows of the Bückeberg, a hill range in the Weser Uplands. It overlooks the

Read more vast lower lying part of the old county of Schaumburg Lippe, now the district of Schaumburg, with the town of Bückeburg at its feet.

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Where is Obernkirchen located?

Obernkirchen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2721 latitude, 9.1291 longitude.

What is the population of Obernkirchen?

Obernkirchen has a population of approximately 10,120 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
10,120
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.2721, 9.1291

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 Obernkirchen

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

47 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Bilster Berg

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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

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 Obernkirchen.

Ahnsen

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,233

Nienstädt

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 4,984

Seggebruch

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,611

Bad Eilsen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,288

Helpsen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 2,005

Heeßen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Bückeburg

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km away

Luhden

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 1,138

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