Meißen
in Regierungsbezirk Detmold of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.270 and 8.955 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 16' 11" and E 8° 57' 17"
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: 06:38 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 6:52 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Meißen

Meißen in Regierungsbezirk Detmold (North Rhine-Westphalia) is a place in Germany about 189 mi (or 304 km) west of Berlin, the country's capital city.

Current time in Meißen is now 06:38 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Meißen, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Bielefeld Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), South-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 Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), South-East. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Minden, Seggebruch, Luhden, Bad Eilsen and Heessen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 985 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

17°C (62 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lindgart

Address
2,0 mi
Lindenstrasse 52
32423 MINDEN
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Victoria

Address
2,0 mi
Markt 11
32423 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 5:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


Grotehof

Address
3,4 mi
Wettinerallee 50
32429 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Große Klus

Address
1,1 mi
Am Klusbrink 19
31675 Bückeburg
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


Bach Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Zur Porta 14
32457 Porta Westfalica
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Kronprinz

Address
1,7 mi
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Str. 1-3
32423 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 0:00


Hotel Silke

Address
2,2 mi
Fischerglacis 21
32423 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


Marbella Garni

Address
2,4 mi
Marienglacis 45
32427 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Waldhotel

Address
3,1 mi
Findelsgrund 81
32457 Porta Westfalica
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 22:00


Bad Minden

Address
2,3 mi
Portastr. 36
32429 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 1:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 1:00


Videos from this area

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Bundeswehr Pionier ILÜ Minden 2014 Kampf um Gewässer mit Kampfpanzer Leopard 2, Keiler, Biber, M3

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 55:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChieftainMK12

Bundeswehr Pionier ILÜ Informations und Lehr Übung in Minden am 17.09.2014 2014 Kampf um Gewässer mit Kampfpanzer Leopard 2, Keiler, Biber, M3 und Tpz Fuchs. Mit dem Handy gegen die ...


Nagelstudio Minden - Nageldesign Video Demo NEU

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 00:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nagelstudio Minden

Nagelstudio Minden mit einer Fingernageldesign Präsentation mit Edith Ostermeier - Danke Andy Kelle #Nagelstudio #Fingernagelstudio #Nageldesign #Nagellack.


Minden Dom: Kerkklokken Katholieke kerk (anläuten des Plenums)

Published: June 21, 2009
Length: 56:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

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Bernd Lafrenz: Premiere Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung in Minden

Published: April 16, 2010
Length: 08:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mindener Tageblatt

Minden (och/jhr). Wie oft Bernd Lafrenz schon in Minden aufgetreten ist, das weiß er selber nicht. Das jährliche Gastspiel hat seit vielen Jahren Tradition. Trotzdem ist dieses Mal alles...


Minden Dom: Kerkklokken Katholieke kerk (Plenum)

Published: June 21, 2009
Length: 56:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DennisWubs

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unbekannte einleitung weser minden/nrw

Published: November 13, 2013
Length: 35:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nauti lus

was mir auf meinem weg zur arbeit irgendwann mal ins auge fiel. diese stelle ist sehr schwer einsehbar feedback erwünscht !! da ich den verursacher nicht kenne ! geodaten in google earth...


Winter Wonderland... Am Arsch :D

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 22:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DH Channel

War mal wieder biken :D #Glatteisundso Musik : Alan Walker - Fade.


Foggy Forrest Fail

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 30:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DH Channel


Where the Eagles Dare

Published: February 10, 2013
Length: 51:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Zipuli

A new Brave Rifles mission, following the story of 2nd Squadron's Eagle Troop. These guys trashed stuff in the real operation Desert Storm, so naturally we know the Soviet forces north of us...


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Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 54:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johann fourbyfour

Lego Technic rocker arm suspension.


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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.

Porta Westfalica (gorge)

The Porta Westfalica is a gorge and water gap, where the Weser river runs through the passage between the mountain chains of the Wiehengebirge in the west and the Wesergebirge (part of the Weserbergland) in the east. It is located in the district of Minden-Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since 1973 Porta Westfalica is also the name of a town, which was established by merging fifteen villages surrounding the gorge. Since 2006 it is a National Geotope.

Located at 52.244, 8.91961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canyons and gorges of Germany, Geography of North Rhine-Westphalia, Wiehen Hills

Jakobsberg Telecommunication Tower

Jakobsberg Telecommunication Tower is a 142 metre tall TV tower built of reinforced concrete on the 238 metre high elevated Jakobsberg near Porta Westfalica. Jakobsberg Telecommunication Tower was built May 1st, 1974 and September 28th, 1978 as replacement for a small telecommunication tower also equipped with an observation deck, which was built in 1952 on the site of the former Bismarck column, erected in 1902.

Located at 52.2417, 8.93605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in Germany

Minden Aqueduct

The Minden Aqueduct is an aqueduct near Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It actually consists of two parallel water bridges, that lead the Mittelland Canal over the Weser. The older of the two bridges is no longer used for shipping. After the Magdeburg Water Bridge, it is the second biggest aqueduct in Europe. The aqueduct is part of an intersection of waterways: the Mittelland Canal is connected with the Weser by two branch, or link, canals.

Located at 52.3031, 8.93167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Navigable aqueducts in Germany, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Minden, Federal waterways in Germany, Bridges completed in 1914, Bridges completed in 1998

Bundesbahn Central Offices

The Bundesbahn Central Offices or BZA in Minden and Munich was the department of the Deutsche Bundesbahn responsible for technological development and procurement of rail vehicles and infrastructure. Additionally accounting and statistical services as well as technical standards for the West German state railway system were provided by the BZA. After the formation of the Deutsche Bahn AG DB Systemtechnik inherited responsibility for technological development and procurement.

Located at 52.2942, 8.94083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rail transport in Germany

Minden station

Minden (Westfalen) station (officially Minden Bf) is a railway station in Minden. The station is located on the Hanover–Minden railway to Hanover, the Hamm–Minden railway to Hamm and the Weser–Aller railway to Rotenburg an der Wümme. The train services are operated by Deutsche Bahn.

Located at 52.2906, 8.93444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hannover S-Bahn railway stations, Minden

Porta Westfalica railway station

Porta Westfalicais a railway station located in Porta Westfalica, Germany. The station was opened in 1916 and is located on the Hamm–Minden railway. The train services are operated by Deutsche Bahn.

Located at 52.2431, 8.92056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia

Minden Cathedral

Minden Cathedral, dedicated to Saints Gorgonius and Peter, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. From the year 803 AD, when the area was conquered by Charlemagne, it was the center of a diocese and subsequently became the center of a small sovereign state, a prince-bishopric of Minden, until the time of the Peace of Westphalia (1648), when Minden was secularized as the Principality of Minden (which lasted until 1806).

Located at 52.2889, 8.91944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former cathedrals in Germany, Roman Catholic churches in Germany, Minden, Churches in North Rhine-Westphalia, Gothic hall churches in Germany

Stadttheater Minden

Stadttheater Minden is a theatre in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Located at 52.2872, 8.91861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia

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