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Waldems

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Waldems

Waldems works well as a base: 10 minutes from Idstein, 44km from Lorelei Rock.

Waldems is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 5,782, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Waldems 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 Waldems to your route.

About Waldems

Waldems (German pronunciation: [ˈvaltˌɛms]) is a municipality in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in the Regierungsbezirk of Darmstadt in Hesse, Germany. The municipality's administrative seat is Waldems-Esch.

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Where is Waldems located?

Waldems is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.2500 latitude, 8.3333 longitude.

What is the population of Waldems?

Waldems has a population of approximately 5,782 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
5,782
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.2500, 8.3333

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 Waldems

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Saalburg Roman Fort

A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Neroberg

A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Limburg Cathedral

A seven-towered orange-and-white Romanesque cathedral perches dramatically on a rock above the Lahn River old town.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Römer Frankfurt

Frankfurt's medieval town hall and its gabled Römerberg square form a postcard-perfect old-town heart amid the skyscrapers.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Niederwalddenkmal

A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Rüdesheim Drosselgasse

A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Lorelei Rock

A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Rhine Valley & Loreley Rock

UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Waldems

  • 18 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 41 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 45 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
  • 62 kmSchottenringA German road circuit in the Vogelsberg hills that hosted motorcycle Grands Prix in the 1950s, notorious for its narrow, tree-lined public roads. Still used for historic events and drivable in between.
  • 75 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
  • 78 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.

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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🇩🇪 Germany

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13 km awayPop. 13,374

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🇩🇪 Germany

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