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Sehlem

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Sehlem

Sehlem is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bad Salzdetfurth, 59km from Wernigerode Castle.

Sehlem is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 1,023, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sehlem 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 Sehlem to your route.

About Sehlem

Sehlem is a village and a former municipality in the district of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. Since 1 November 2016, it is part of the municipality Lamspringe.

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Sehlem offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Sehlem located?

Sehlem is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0124 latitude, 9.9759 longitude.

What is the population of Sehlem?

Sehlem has a population of approximately 1,023 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,023
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.0124, 9.9759

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 Sehlem

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

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

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

PS Storage Depot Einbeck

Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

PS.SPEICHER

A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Goslar Old Town

A UNESCO imperial town at the foot of the Harz, with 1,500 half-timbered houses and a thousand-year-old mine.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Herrenhausen Gardens

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Brocken

The Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Wernigerode Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic castle perched above a colourful half-timbered town, the picturesque gateway to the Harz mountains.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Sehlem

  • 50 kmBrockenThe Harz's highest peak at 1,141m, wreathed in legend and mist and reached by a historic steam railway.

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 Sehlem.

Adenstedt

🇩🇪 Germany

3 km awayPop. 1,020

Bad Salzdetfurth

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 14,349

Lamspringe

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 3,223

Sibbesse

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,810

Diekholzen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 6,941

Bockenem

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 11,177

Freden

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 3,428

Alfeld

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 19,138

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