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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Xanten sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sonsbeck, 51km from Posbank.
Xanten is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 21,587, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Xanten 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 Xanten to your route.
Xanten (German pronunciation: [ˈksantn̩] , Low Rhenish: Santen) is a town in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the district of Wesel.
Xanten is known for the Archaeological Park, one of the largest archaeological open air museums in the world, built at the site of the Roman settlementsRead more
Colonia Ulpia Traiana. Other attractions include the medieval town centre with Xanten Cathedral, many museums and large man-made lakes for various watersport activities. Xanten is visited by approximately one million tourists a year. It is also the only German town with a name that begins with X.
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Xanten is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6588 latitude, 6.4530 longitude.
Xanten has a population of approximately 21,587 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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Dutch indoor-outdoor theme park in Limburg offering a mix of thrill rides and family attractions in themed areas.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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