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Westerstede

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Westerstede

Westerstede sits on the route: 15 minutes from Apen, 52km from Wadden Sea National Park.

Westerstede is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 21,902, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Westerstede 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 Westerstede to your route.

About Westerstede

Westerstede (German pronunciation: [vɛstɐˈʃteːdə] ; Low German: Westerstäe) is the capital of the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 25 km northwest of Oldenburg. It is known for hosting the Rhodo Festival, the biggest exhibition of rhododendrons in Europe. The festival is

Read more hosted every four years (next time in 2027). The villages of Burgforde, Eggeloge, Felde, Fikensolt, Garnholt, Gießelhorst, Halsbek, Halstrup, Hollriede, Hollwege, Hollwegerfeld, Hüllstede, Ihausen, Ihorst, Karlshof, Linswege, Linswegerfeld, Mansie, Lindern, Moorburg, Neuengland, Ocholt, Ocholterfeld, Ollenharde, Petersfeld, Tarbarg, Torsholt, Westerloy, Westerloyerfeld and Westerstederfeld are part of Westerstede.

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Where is Westerstede located?

Westerstede is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2568 latitude, 7.9274 longitude.

What is the population of Westerstede?

Westerstede has a population of approximately 21,902 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
21,902
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.2568, 7.9274

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 Westerstede

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Wadden Sea National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage tidal flat ecosystem stretching along the North Sea coast, home to millions of migratory birds and unique mudflat walks.

52 km · about 60 min drive

photogenic

Fort Bourtange

1593 star fortress village in remote Groningen restored to its 1742 form: a living five-pointed star of moats, bastions and wooden drawbridges with a cobbled marketplace at its heart, most striking from the ramparts or the air.

56 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

Other places to explore near Westerstede.

Apen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 10,992

Bad Zwischenahn

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 27,550

Wiefelstede

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 14,775

Edewecht

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 20,658

Barßel

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km away

Bockhorn

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 8,924

Zetel

🇩🇪 Germany

18 km awayPop. 11,684

Rastede

🇩🇪 Germany

18 km awayPop. 20,046

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