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Selb

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Selb

Selb sits on the route: 10 minutes from Schönwald, 44km from Loket Castle.

Selb is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 17,132, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Selb 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 Selb to your route.

About Selb

Selb (German pronunciation: [zɛlp] ) is a town in the district of Wunsiedel, in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the Fichtel Mountains, on the border with the Czech Republic, 20 km northwest of Cheb and 23 km southeast of Hof. Selb is well known for its porcelain manufacture, and is the home of

Read more the Rosenthal factory, founded in 1879 by Philipp Rosenthal as a family business. In the 1960s the town was the location for an unrealized town development plan prepared by Walter Gropius shortly before his death. The "Selber Wiesenfest", a traditional fair with thousands of visitors per day, always takes place on the "Goldberg" on the second weekend of July.

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Where is Selb located?

Selb is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1706 latitude, 12.1305 longitude.

What is the population of Selb?

Selb has a population of approximately 17,132 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
17,132
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.1706, 12.1305

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 Selb

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Loket Castle

A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.

44 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Schleizer Dreieck

Germany'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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Karlovy Vary

An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Selb

  • 49 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 Selb.

Schönwald

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km away

Thierstein

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 1,278

Aš

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 12,684

Höchstädt im Fichtelgebirge

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km away

Marktleuthen

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 3,673

Hazlov

🇨🇿 Czechia

10 km awayPop. 1,583

Thiersheim

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,117

Hohenberg an der Eger

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 1,567

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