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Oer-Erkenschwick

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Oer-Erkenschwick

Oer-Erkenschwick is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Recklinghausen, 23km from Zollverein Coal Mine.

Oer-Erkenschwick is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 30,409, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oer-Erkenschwick 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 Oer-Erkenschwick to your route.

About Oer-Erkenschwick

Oer-Erkenschwick (German pronunciation: [ˌoːɐ̯ˈʔɛʁkn̩ʃvɪk]) is a town in the district of Recklinghausen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approximately 5 km north-east of Recklinghausen, on the northern periphery of the Ruhrgebiet. When pronouncing the name, “Oer” should be pronounced like the German

Read more Ohr, not Ör.

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Oer-Erkenschwick is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6420 latitude, 7.2645 longitude.

What is the population of Oer-Erkenschwick?

Oer-Erkenschwick has a population of approximately 30,409 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
30,409
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.6420, 7.2645

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 Oer-Erkenschwick

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

58 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 Oer-Erkenschwick.

Recklinghausen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 122,438

Datteln

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6 km awayPop. 36,338

Herten

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 65,306

Waltrop

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 30,220

Castrop-Rauxel

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 77,924

Olfen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 12,133

Mengede

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 12,470

Oestrich

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 6,210

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