natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
40 km · about 45 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Porta Westfalica sits on the route: 10 minutes from Minden, 40km from Externsteine.
Porta Westfalica is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 36,364, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Porta Westfalica 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 Porta Westfalica to your route.
Porta Westfalica (German: [ˈpɔʁta vɛstˈfaːlɪka] ) is a town in the district of Minden-Lübbecke, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
The name "Porta Westfalica" is Latin and means "gate to Westphalia". Coming from the north, the gorge is the entry to the region of Westphalia. The name was coined by scholars of the 19thRead more
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Porta Westfalica is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2296 latitude, 8.9161 longitude.
Porta Westfalica has a population of approximately 36,364 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 Germany3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
40 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
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.
50 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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