natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
39 km · about 45 min drive
EuropeGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Bad Oeynhausen
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
About Bad Oeynhausen
Bad Oeynhausen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vlotho, 39km from Externsteine.
Bad Oeynhausen is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with about 50,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vlotho, about 6 km away.
Bad Oeynhausen (German: [baːt ˈʔøːnˌhaʊ̯zn̩] ) is a spa town on the southern edge of the Wiehengebirge in the district of Minden-Lübbecke in the East-Westphalia-Lippe region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The closest larger cities are Bielefeld (39 kilometres southwest) and Hanover (80 km east).
Where to Stay in Bad Oeynhausen
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 Bad Oeynhausen.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Bad Oeynhausen.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bad Oeynhausen?
Within an hour or so of Bad Oeynhausen: Externsteine (39 km), Bilster Berg (50 km).
Where is Bad Oeynhausen?
Bad Oeynhausen is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, about 6 km from Vlotho.
Road trip
Drive to Bad Oeynhausen
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 Bad Oeynhausen. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 49,513
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.2070, 8.8036
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 Bad Oeynhausen
2 notable places within an hour's 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.
50 km · about 55 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 Bad Oeynhausen.
Plan a trip around Bad Oeynhausen
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Bad Oeynhausen.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.