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Schalkau

Thuringia, Germany · Europe

About Schalkau

Schalkau sits on the route: 15 minutes from Lautertal, 57km from Bamberg Old Town.

Schalkau is a town located in Thuringia, Germany. With a population of 3,367, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schalkau 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 Schalkau to your route.

About Schalkau

Schalkau (German pronunciation: [ˈʃalkaʊ] ) is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km west of Sonneberg, and 15 km north of Coburg. The former municipality Bachfeld was merged into Schalkau in December 2019.

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Where is Schalkau located?

Schalkau is located in Thuringia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3954 latitude, 11.0073 longitude.

What is the population of Schalkau?

Schalkau has a population of approximately 3,367 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
3,367
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Thuringia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.3954, 11.0073

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 Schalkau

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bamberg Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage city built on seven hills, known for its medieval architecture, Rauchbier, and the iconic old town hall on a bridge.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Schalkau

  • 61 kmSchleizer DreieckGermany's oldest road racing circuit, in use since 1923, a triangle of Thuringian public roads still raced on today. The public sections make an atmospheric drive with the racing surface underfoot.

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 Schalkau.

Lautertal

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 4,150

Mengersgereuth-Hämmern

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Eisfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,855

Steinheid

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 1,311

Neustadt bei Coburg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 14,824

Meeder

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 4,107

Rödental

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 13,712

Steinach

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 4,729

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