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Oppum

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Oppum

Oppum is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Uerdingen, 49km from Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom).

Oppum is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 12,906, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oppum 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 Oppum to your route.

About Oppum

Oppum is a quarter (Stadtteil) of Krefeld, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Oppum probably developed as a Frankish farmer settlement. Its existence was first documented in the year 1072. Its population is 12,906 (2019) and its area is 5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi). Together with another quarter called Linn, they

Read more form the district Oppum-Linn.

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Oppum offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Oppum located?

Oppum is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3224 latitude, 6.6152 longitude.

What is the population of Oppum?

Oppum has a population of approximately 12,906 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
12,906
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.3224, 6.6152

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 Oppum

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

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

12 km · about 25 min 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Toverland

Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Thorn

The 'white village' of Limburg: an entire former abbey-principality of whitewashed brick lanes and cobbles beside the Maas, painted white in the Napoleonic era to dodge a window tax and kept that way ever since.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Oppum

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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 Oppum.

Linn

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 5,911

Bockum

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 20,617

Fischeln

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 26,030

Uerdingen

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 17,888

Krefeld

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 237,984

Willich

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 51,843

Tönisvorst

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Meerbusch

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 54,826

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