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Steinheim

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Steinheim

Steinheim is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Schieder-Schwalenberg, 12km from Externsteine.

Steinheim is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 13,797, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Steinheim 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 Steinheim to your route.

About Steinheim

Steinheim (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaɪnhaɪm] ; Low German: Staime) is a town in Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The middle centre of Steinheim forms the economic, cultural and social hub of the Steinheimer Börde, one of the main territories of the old Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn. This territory

Read more was known as Wethi-Weizengau in Saxon times. Particularly scenic are the foothills of the Eggegebirge.

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Steinheim 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 Steinheim located?

Steinheim is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8707 latitude, 9.0914 longitude.

What is the population of Steinheim?

Steinheim has a population of approximately 13,797 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
13,797
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.8707, 9.0914

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 Steinheim

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Bilster Berg

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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

12 km · about 20 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 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

Other places to explore near Steinheim.

Schieder-Schwalenberg

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 9,443

Nieheim

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 6,961

Bad Meinberg

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 4,636

Blomberg

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 17,183

Horn

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 7,018

Barntrup

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 5,270

Lügde

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km away

Altenbeken

🇩🇪 Germany

16 km awayPop. 5,140

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