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Rinteln

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Rinteln

Rinteln sits on the route: 10 minutes from Luhden, 37km from Externsteine.

Rinteln is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 25,602, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rinteln 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 Rinteln to your route.

About Rinteln

Rinteln (German: [ˈʁɪntl̩n] ) is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located on the banks of the Weser river north of the Porta Westfalica. The town of Rinteln is in the broad valley between the hills of the Weserbergland and the North Lippe Bergland. In relation to some well known places, it is 60 kilometers

Read more west of Hanover, and just 20 kilometers from Hamelin of Pied Piper fame. Its population is about 28,500. It is accessed by the A2 autobahn (E30).

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Where is Rinteln located?

Rinteln is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1860 latitude, 9.0792 longitude.

What is the population of Rinteln?

Rinteln has a population of approximately 25,602 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
25,602
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.1860, 9.0792

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 Rinteln

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Externsteine

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

37 km · about 45 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

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

59 km · about 70 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 Rinteln.

Luhden

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 1,138

Heeßen

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Bad Eilsen

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,288

Ahnsen

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 1,233

Bückeburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km away

Obernkirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 10,120

Hessisch Oldendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 20,129

Porta Westfalica

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 36,364

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