Froitscheidt
in Cologne District of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.673 and 6.409 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 40' 23" and E 6° 24' 31"
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: 06:52 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:29 am and 8:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Froitscheidt

Froitscheidt in Cologne District (North Rhine-Westphalia) is a city in Germany about 326 mi (or 525 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital city.

Local time in Froitscheidt is now 06:52 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Froitscheidt, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Aachen-Merzbrück Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), North-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 Aachen Cathedral in a distance of 16 mi (or 25 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 30 mi (or 48 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hurtgenwald, Kreuzau, Simmerath, Langerwehe and Dueren. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 20%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

6°C (42 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kallbach Landhotel

Address
2,5 mi
Simonskall 24-26
52393 Hürtgenwald
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 1:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 1:00


Der Seehof Hotel und Restaurant

Address
3,4 mi
Schwammenauel
52396 Heimbach
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Land-gut-Hotel Zum Alten Forsthaus

Address
2,7 mi
Germeter 49
52393 Hürtgenwald
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 0:00


Christophorus Romantik-Landhaus

Address
3,6 mi
Rather Str. 147-151
52385 Nideggen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 20:00


Roeb

Address
1,0 mi
Monschauer Straße 1
52385 Nideggen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Im Waldhotel Wiesengrund

Address
2,5 mi
Simonskall 12
52393 Hürtgenwald
Germany

Time Information

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


Thome

Address
3,4 mi
Im Waldwinkel 25
52385 Nideggen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 15:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 15:00 - 0:00


Café Henn

Address
4,6 mi
Seeufer 1
52152 Simmerath
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 10:00 - 18:00


Paulushof

Address
4,6 mi
Seeufer 10
52152 Simmerath
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Zur Ewigen Lampe Romantik und Landhotel

Address
3,4 mi
Bahnhofstr. 9
52385 Nideggen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Videos from this area

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Rursee | Schifffahrt | Wassersport | Rhein-Eifel.TV

Published: August 24, 2012
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Rhein-Eifel.TV

http://www.rhein-eifel.tv/rursee-naturerlebnis.htm - Die gesamte Seenplatte Rursee mit Rurtalsperre Schwammenauel, Urfttalsperre und Oberssee ist ein beliebtes Ausflugsziel und bietet zahlreiche...


IW Ride-Out September 2011.WMV

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 25:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ElectraWillem

Short video of the September Ride-Out to the German Ruhr stausee reservoir. Afterwards a drink in bar Stoba with 'Kingsize 43' playing.


Wanderung | Rursee | Rhein-Eifel.TV

Published: October 18, 2012
Length: 01:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rhein-Eifel.TV

http://www.rhein-eifel.tv/wanderung_3_tage_rursee.htm - Die Rundwanderung am Rursee im Nationalpark Eifel in drei Tagen ist geeignet für all diejenigen, die ein verlängertes Wochenende als...


AYC-Steganlage Saisonbeginn 2010

Published: May 17, 2010
Length: 31:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hyperroggen

Gefilmt am 09.05.2010 von der "Aachen" der Rurseeschifffahrt aus.


Stortriss auf dem Rursee/Eifel

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pixxmania

Auf dem Eifelmeer mit der "Maggie Mae", einer 1978er Stor Triss MK II aus Schweden. (gut 3 Windstärken, 14. Juli 2009) Zur Stor Triss: LüA 5,25 m (Wasserlinie 4,70 m) BüA 2,00 m ...


21.04.2013 Rund um Düren U17

Published: April 23, 2013
Length: 18:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rmhmapfi

Radrennen durch die Eifel (1 Eifelrunde = 63km) U17.


A7 BoellWeg

Published: July 07, 2009
Length: 24:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mestrenger

Dieses Dokument ist Teil des Projekts Multimedia-Historyguide der Konejung Stiftung: Kultur. Auf sechs Themenschleifen des „Historisch-literarischen Wanderweges ® Hürtgenwald 1938 -...


Finale 2 BL Cup OR8E 2014 Hürtgenwald

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 11:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Wiedbrauk

Finale 2 BL Cup OR8E 2014 Hürtgenwald.


D1 KallTrail

Published: May 26, 2009
Length: 40:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mestrenger

Dieses Dokument ist Teil des Projekts Multimedia-Historyguide der Konejung Stiftung: Kultur. Auf sechs Themenschleifen des „Historisch-literarischen Wanderweges ® Hürtgenwald 1938 -1947"...


D13 KallTrail Part 1

Published: May 28, 2009
Length: 28:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mestrenger

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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.

Hill 400, Bergstein

Hill 400 is the name given by Allied forces during World War II to a 400 metres high hill located 1 kilometre east of the village center of Bergstein, Germany (near Brandenberg). Today this hill is predominantly called by its civil name Burgberg (English: castle mountain or castle hill). This small mountain provides a view over the entire Hürtgen Forest area and was strategically important as a vantage point and German artillery station during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest in 1944.

Located at 50.695, 6.442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine, History of North Rhine-Westphalia, Castles in the Eifel, Mountains of the Eifel

Krawutschke Tower

The Krawutschke Tower is a 13 metre tall observation tower in the Hürtgenwald municipality in Germany, about one kilometer east of the village center of Bergstein, approximately 10 km south of Düren. The Krawutschke Tower is 400.5 m above sea level, situated on the Burgberg (Engl. castle mountain), which, during World War II, also had the Allied-given name Hill 400 due to its elevation. The Krawutschke Tower has three platforms, one above the other, each separated by three meters.

Located at 50.6947, 6.44139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in Germany

Hürtgen Forest

The Hürtgen forest is located along the border between Belgium and Germany in the southwest corner of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Scarcely 50 square miles in area, the forest lies within a triangle outlined by Aachen, Monschau, and Düren. The Rur River runs along the eastern edge of the forest. The terrain of the Hürtgen Forest is characterized by plunging valleys that carve through broad plateaus.

Located at 50.7008, 6.4284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of North Rhine-Westphalia, Forests and woodlands of Germany

Kall (Rur)

Kall (Rur) is a river of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Located at 50.7, 6.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rur basin

Rur Dam

The Rur Dam is a 77.2 metre high dam located in the southwestern part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It was built in 1939 and impounds the River Rur to form the Rur Reservoir (Rurstausee or Rursee) which is 7.83 km² in area. It lies within the districts of Aachen and Düren.

Located at 50.6325, 6.39861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of North Rhine-Westphalia, Eifel, Rhineland, Rur basin, Dams in North Rhine-Westphalia, 1930s architecture, Dams completed in 1939

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