landmark
Herrenhausen Gardens
Hanover's grand baroque garden, one of Europe's finest, with geometric parterres, fountains and a glowing grotto.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Hessisch Oldendorf
Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe
About Hessisch Oldendorf
Hessisch Oldendorf sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hameln, 41km from Externsteine.
Hessisch Oldendorf is in Lower Saxony, Germany, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hameln, about 11 km away.
Hessisch Oldendorf (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛsɪʃ ˈʔɔldn̩dɔʁf] ) is a town in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Weser, approximately 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Hamelin. The adjective "Hessisch" (lit. 'Hessian') has been used since 1905 to distinguish it from other townsRead more
named Oldendorf. Hessisch Oldendorf was part of Landgraviate of Hessen-Kassel from 1640 until 1932.
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What is there to see near Hessisch Oldendorf?
Within an hour or so of Hessisch Oldendorf: Herrenhausen Gardens (39 km), Externsteine (41 km), Bilster Berg (44 km), Hildesheim Cathedral (48 km).
Where is Hessisch Oldendorf?
Hessisch Oldendorf is in Lower Saxony, Germany, about 11 km from Hameln.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,129
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Lower Saxony
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.1727, 9.2491
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.
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Worth the detour from Hessisch Oldendorf
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Externsteine
Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.
41 km · about 45 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Hildesheim Cathedral
A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.
48 km · about 55 min drive
museum
PS Storage Depot Einbeck
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
58 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
PS.SPEICHER
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
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
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