natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
31 km · about 35 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Salzkotten sits on the route: 15 minutes from Geseke, 31km from Externsteine.
Salzkotten is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 24,561, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Salzkotten 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 Salzkotten to your route.
Salzkotten (German pronunciation: [zaltsˈkɔtn̩] ) is a town in the district of Paderborn, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name Salzkotten (in English, "Salt cottages") is based in the former salt production, which gave Salzkotten its raison d'être. Salt was found in the salty springs around the town.
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Salzkotten is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6717 latitude, 8.6009 longitude.
Salzkotten has a population of approximately 24,561 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.
31 km · about 35 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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