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Charming view of Holzminden's riverside with bridge reflection under clear blue skies.
Idyllic view of a historic building by the Weser River in Holzminden, showcasing architectural charm.
Beautiful historic timbered house in Holzminden, showcasing classic German architecture.
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Holzminden

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Holzminden

Holzminden is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bevern, 36km from Externsteine.

Holzminden is in Lower Saxony, Germany, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bevern, about 5 km away.

Holzminden (German pronunciation: [hɔltsˈmɪndn̩] ; Low German: Holtsminne) is a town in southern Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Holzminden. It is located on the river Weser, which at this point forms the border with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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What is there to see near Holzminden?

Within an hour or so of Holzminden: Bilster Berg (26 km), PS Storage Depot Einbeck (29 km), PS.SPEICHER (29 km), Externsteine (36 km).

Are there any good drives near Holzminden?

The nearest famous roads are Schottenring.

Where is Holzminden?

Holzminden is in Lower Saxony, Germany, about 5 km from Bevern.

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Quick Information

Population
20,998
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.8280, 9.4455

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 Holzminden

5 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Externsteine

Five dramatic sandstone pillars rise from the Teutoburg Forest, carved with medieval reliefs and steeped in pagan legend.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Hildesheim Cathedral

A UNESCO Romanesque cathedral famed for its thousand-year-old rose bush and ancient bronze doors.

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

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