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
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
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.
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 kilometersRead 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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Rinteln is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1860 latitude, 9.0792 longitude.
Rinteln has a population of approximately 25,602 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.
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natural wonder
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
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
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
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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