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Wahn-Heide

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Wahn-Heide

Wahn-Heide works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zündorf, 51km from Laacher See.

Wahn-Heide is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 7,692, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wahn-Heide 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 Wahn-Heide to your route.

About Wahn-Heide

The Air Force Weapon Systems Command (GAFWSC; German: Waffensystemkommando der Luftwaffe, WaSysKdoLw) was a German Air Force command authority of the division level, with the responsibility for air force logistics, armament, and in-service support controlling of the GAF material and airborne vehicles.

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Where is Wahn-Heide located?

Wahn-Heide is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8589 latitude, 7.1066 longitude.

What is the population of Wahn-Heide?

Wahn-Heide has a population of approximately 7,692 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
7,692
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.8589, 7.1066

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 Wahn-Heide

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)

This twin-spired Gothic giant towers over the Rhine, its 533 steps rewarding climbers with a sweeping city panorama.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Phantasialand

Award-winning German theme park near Cologne known for incredibly detailed theming and innovative ride experiences.

17 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Schloss Drachenburg

A flamboyant 19th-century villa-castle on the Drachenfels above the Rhine, reached by Germany's oldest cogwheel railway.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Drachenfels

A dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Wuppertal Schwebebahn

The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Laacher See

A tranquil circular lake filling a dormant volcanic caldera in the Vulkaneifel, with gas bubbles still rising at its shore.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Maria Laach Abbey

A serene six-towered Romanesque Benedictine abbey sits beside a volcanic crater lake in the Eifel's Vulkaneifel.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Wahn-Heide

4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • 23 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
  • 77 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

Driving in Germany

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

When to drive here

April to October

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