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Wattenheim

Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe

About Wattenheim

Wattenheim is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ramsen, 24km from Deutsche Weinstraße.

Wattenheim is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 1,632, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wattenheim 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 Wattenheim to your route.

About Wattenheim

Wattenheim is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Bad Dürkheim district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

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Where is Wattenheim located?

Wattenheim is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5217 latitude, 8.0617 longitude.

What is the population of Wattenheim?

Wattenheim has a population of approximately 1,632 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
1,632
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.5217, 8.0617

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 Wattenheim

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Hambach Castle

Birthplace of German democracy, this hilltop castle above Neustadt flew the black-red-gold flag at the 1832 festival.

22 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Weinstraße

Germany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.

24 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Technik Museum Speyer

Sister museum to Sinsheim featuring a Boeing 747, submarine, and extensive collection of vintage and classic automobiles.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Speyer Cathedral

The world's largest surviving Romanesque church, this imperial cathedral holds the tombs of eight German emperors and kings.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Trifels Castle

A red-sandstone imperial fortress crowning a Palatinate Forest crag once held the crown jewels and Richard the Lionheart.

37 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz

Intimate museum in Carl Benz's last factory in Ladenburg, displaying pioneering Benz vehicles in the very halls where the inventor of the automobile worked until 1929.

40 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Hockenheimring

German Grand Prix circuit in the Rhine Valley with a museum, driving experiences, and regular track day events.

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Heidelberg Castle

A partly ruined Renaissance castle overlooking the city of Heidelberg, one of Germany's most important Renaissance structures.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Wattenheim

  • 24 kmDeutsche WeinstraßeGermany's oldest wine route winds 85 km past vineyards, almond blossoms and half-timbered villages through the Palatinate.
  • 52 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 65 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 74 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
  • 76 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.

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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