national park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Hesse, Germany · Europe
Willingen sits on the route: 20 minutes from Olsberg, 31km from Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Willingen is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 5,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Willingen 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 Willingen to your route.
Willingen (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlɪŋən]; official name: Willingen (Upland)) is a municipality in Waldeck-Frankenberg in northern Hesse, Germany, some 80 km west of Kassel.
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Willingen is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2942 latitude, 8.6091 longitude.
Willingen has a population of approximately 5,672 people, making it a town in Germany.
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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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national park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Opened in 2023 in rural Hesse, this 7,500 m² museum parades some 150 milestone cars, from pre-war Grand Prix machines to Le Mans winners and modern hypercars.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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