landmark
Herrenhausen Gardens
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
27 km · about 30 min drive
EuropeGermanyLower Saxony
Apelern
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
About Apelern
Apelern is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hülsede, 55km from Externsteine.
Apelern is in Lower Saxony, Germany, with about 2,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hülsede, about 5 km away.
Apelern is a municipality in the Samtgemeinde of Rodenberg in the district of Schaumburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It lies in the Deister-Süntel valley and is situated close to the A2 Autobahn at Lauenau and south of Rodenberg, between the Deister, Süntel and Bückeberg ridges. The Riesbach stream flows through theRead more
village and into the Rodenberger Aue (stream).
As well as the village of Apelern itself, the community of Apelern includes the villages of Gross Hegesdorf, Kleinhegesdorf, Lyhren, Reinsdorf and Soldorf.
The existence of Apelern is documented as far back as 1162 when the church was built. The name means roughly "at the apple trees", and there are apple trees in the park of the Münchhausen estate to this day. In Saxon times (c. 8th and 9th centuries) Apelern had a place of worship (the seat of an archdeaconry) and a court of justice. At the end of the 12th century, the church was the main church of the Buckigau.
In common with many villages in Germany and elsewhere, its history is closely connected with that of the local nobility. For the last 300 to 400 years the noble families of Münchhausen and Hammerstein have stamped their mark on the village.
Buildings worth visiting in the village are
Where to Stay in Apelern
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Apelern.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Apelern.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Apelern?
Within an hour or so of Apelern: Herrenhausen Gardens (27 km), Hildesheim Cathedral (45 km), Externsteine (55 km), Bilster Berg (58 km).
Where is Apelern?
Apelern is in Lower Saxony, Germany, about 5 km from Hülsede.
Road trip
Drive to Apelern
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Apelern. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 2,673
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Lower Saxony
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.2898, 9.3358
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for GermanyTags
Worth the detour from Apelern
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Hildesheim Cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
45 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
55 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Bilster Berg
A private 4.2km circuit built in a former British Army ammunition depot in the Teutoburg Forest, with 70m of elevation change, blind crests and a Mausefalle-style plunge. Access is by track day or driving experience only.
58 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 Apelern.
Plan a trip around Apelern
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Apelern.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.