Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
Papenburg is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Rhede, 44km from Hunebedcentrum.
Papenburg is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 34,117, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Papenburg 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 Papenburg to your route.
Papenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈpaːpm̩bʊʁk] ; East Frisian Low Saxon: Papenbörg) is a city in the district of Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany, situated at the river Ems. It is known for its large shipyard, the Meyer-Werft, which specializes in building cruise liners.
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Papenburg is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0777 latitude, 7.4152 longitude.
Papenburg has a population of approximately 34,117 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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1593 star fortress village in remote Groningen restored to its 1742 form: a living five-pointed star of moats, bastions and wooden drawbridges with a cobbled marketplace at its heart, most striking from the ramparts or the air.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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44 km · about 50 min drive
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