Lorsch
in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt of Hesse, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.650 and 8.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 39' 0" and E 8° 34' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:23 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 6:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Lorsch

Lorsch in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt (Hesse) with it's 12,744 habitants is a city located in Germany about 289 mi (or 465 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital town.

Current time in Lorsch is now 02:23 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Lorsch, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Worms Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Germany is Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch in a distance of 0 mi (or 0 km), North. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Einhausen, Heppenheim an der Bergstrasse, Alsbach-Hahnlein, Laudenbach and Gross-Rohrheim. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 995 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Parkhotel Krone

Address
4,2 mi
Darmstädter Str. 168
64625 Bensheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


Alleehotel Europa

Address
3,2 mi
Europaallee 45
64625 Bensheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Boarding House

Address
3,2 mi
Europa Allee 43-45
64625 Bensheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Boddin

Address
3,5 mi
Großer Markt 3
64646 Heppenheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 20:00 (lunchbreak: 12:30 - 17:00)
Weekend: 7:00 - 13:00


Goldkind Feine Wohn & Schlafstuben

Address
3,5 mi
Großer Markt 5a
64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Bacchus

Address
3,2 mi
Rodensteinstr. 30
64625 Bensheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Am Bruchsee

Address
3,1 mi
Am Bruchsee 1
64646 Heppenheim
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


K-Lounge Pension Cafe Bistro

Address
3,2 mi
Darmstädter Straße 52
64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 23:30 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 23:00


Karolinger Hof

Address
0,6 mi
Lindenstr. 14
64653 Lorsch
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 20:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 16:00


Zur Bergstrasse garni

Address
5,5 mi
Bahnhofstr. 8
64673 Zwingenberg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Expedition Hessen 2014: UNESCO Welterbestätten in Südhessen (Etappe 3)

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 58:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Expedition Hessen

Lorsch − „Das Tor zur Bergstraße" Auf der dritten Etappe der „Expedition Hessen" besuchen die Teilnehmer das UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe Kloster Lorsch. Sie bekommen eine tolle Führung durch...


Lorsch Cyclocross C1 Bunny Hop Stairs 2014

Published: November 17, 2014
Length: 58:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Aaron Schooler

European Cyclocross Championships Weekend in Lorsch, Germany lap 2. Bunny Hop Stairs. Video from Tony.


Kühkopffilm-Ausflugsziele-Ein Franzose in Lorsch-2010-Rund um das Kloster

Published: August 03, 2010
Length: 07:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DerHonjer

Dominique aus der Nähe von Verdun, wohnte viele Jahre im Ried.War jetzt das erste Mal in Lorsch.Die kleine Stadt hat ihn verzaubert.


Kloster Lorsch in 60 Sec | UNESCO Welterbe

Published: July 05, 2012
Length: 16:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DW (Deutsch)

Welterbe seit 1991. Das Kloster Lorsch war eines der bedeutendsten Machtzentren des Mittelalters. Die sogenannte „Königshalle" ist das einzige aus der Karolingerzeit erhaltene Bauwerk des...


DLRG-Triathlon in Lorsch

Published: August 11, 2014
Length: 12:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bergsträßer Anzeiger

Mit den beiden Siegern Hannes Müller und Claudia Niebauer drückten zwei Athleten dem elften Triathlon in Lorsch ihren Stempel auf.


1. Ried-Ring-Revival Lorsch 2014

Published: July 20, 2014
Length: 56:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Odenwaldbike

Im Zuge der 1250- Jahr Feier von Lorsch wurde das 1. Ried-Ring-Revival in Lorsch veranstaltet. In Anlehnung an die Rennen der 50ziger Jahr auf dem Riedring trafen sich Rennmotoräder und ...


Weltkindertag in Lorsch 2014

Published: November 17, 2014
Length: 16:55 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Bastian Bonse

Anlässlich des Weltkindertages hat sich das Theomobil-Team auf den Weg nach Lorsch gemacht. Erzählzelte und Trommelgeschichten luden ein, in die wunderbare Welt der Geschichten und Märchen ...


Lorsch Abbey in 60 secs | UNESCO World Heritage

Published: August 22, 2012
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DW (English)

Lorsch Abbey, a World Heritage Site since 1991, was one of the most influential seats of power in the Middle Ages. The so-called King's Hall is the Abbey's only extant building from the period...


Feuerwerk Johannisfest Lorsch 2013

Published: June 26, 2013
Length: 23:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Clamor of Souls

Von der Weschnitz aus.


Ried Ring Revival Lorsch

Published: July 23, 2014
Length: 00:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: methanolpixel

nach fast 60 Jahren werden im hessischen Lorsch die Motoren von Solo Rennmaschinen und Renngespannen zu hören sein.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lorsch Abbey

The Abbey of Lorsch (German: Reichsabtei Lorsch; Latin: Laureshamense Monasterium, called also Laurissa and Lauresham) is a former Imperial Abbey in Lorsch, Germany, about 10 km east of Worms, one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian Empire. Even in its ruined state, its remains are among the most important pre-Romanesque–Carolingian style buildings in Germany.

Located at 49.6536, 8.56972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Benedictine monasteries in Germany, Premonstratensian monasteries in Germany, Monasteries in Hesse, 764 establishments, 770s architecture, Carolingian architecture, Franks, Bergstraße (district), Christian monasteries established in the 8th century, Museums in Hesse, Religious museums in Germany, World Heritage Sites in Germany


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Lorsch, لورش, Lorş, Лорш, لرش, ロルシュ, 洛尔施