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Solnhofen

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Solnhofen

Solnhofen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Pappenheim, 34km from Audi Museum Mobile.

Solnhofen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 1,817, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Solnhofen 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 Solnhofen to your route.

About Solnhofen

Solnhofen is a municipality in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in the region of Middle Franconia in the Land of Bavaria in Germany. It is in the Altmühl valley. The local area is famous in geology and palaeontology for Solnhofen limestone. This is a very fine-grained limestone from the Jurassic period

Read more Lagerstätte that preserves detailed fossil specimens. Alois Senefelder used specially prepared blocks of the fine Solnhofen limestone for the process of lithography which he invented in 1798. The quarrying of this lithographic limestone subsequently yielded spectacular finds, including Archaeopteryx, commemorated in the bird's full name Archaeopteryx lithographica. All 14 known specimens have come from the Solnhofen area.

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Where is Solnhofen located?

Solnhofen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 48.8958 latitude, 10.9956 longitude.

What is the population of Solnhofen?

Solnhofen has a population of approximately 1,817 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,817
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.8958, 10.9956

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 Solnhofen

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Audi Museum Mobile

Audi's corporate museum presenting the marque's history through iconic vehicles including Auto Union Silver Arrows.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Dinkelsbühl

The Romantic Road's quieter answer to Rothenburg: a completely walled medieval town untouched by war, ringed by sixteen towers and four gatehouses, and mercifully short on tour coaches.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Maybach Car Museum Neumarkt

The world's largest collection of Maybach luxury automobiles, gleaming inside a restored Express Works factory hall in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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