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Xanten

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe

About Xanten

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.

About Xanten

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 settlements

Read 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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Where is Xanten located?

Xanten is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6588 latitude, 6.4530 longitude.

What is the population of Xanten?

Xanten has a population of approximately 21,587 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
21,587
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
North Rhine-Westphalia
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.6588, 6.4530

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 Xanten

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Toverland

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

museum

Zollverein Coal Mine

A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Düsseldorf

A magnificent classic car centre in a restored locomotive roundhouse filled with rare vehicles, workshops, and automotive lifestyle shops.

51 km · about 60 min drive

photogenic

Posbank

Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.

51 km · about 60 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 Xanten.

Sonsbeck

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 5,430

Alpen

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 12,908

Mehrhoog

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 5,380

Kapellen

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 22,711

Wesel

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 61,685

Rees

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 22,544

Uedem

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 8,619

Hamminkeln

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 27,433

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