Minden
in Regierungsbezirk Detmold of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.290 and 8.915 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 17' 22" and E 8° 54' 52"
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: 01:16 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:13 am and 8:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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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: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Touring Minden

Minden in Regierungsbezirk Detmold (North Rhine-Westphalia) with it's 82,879 residents is a town located in Germany about 190 mi (or 306 km) west of Berlin, the country's capital place.

Time in Minden is now 01:16 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Minden, 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 41 mi (or 66 km), South-East. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Raddestorf, Hille, Warmsen, Seggebruch and Luhden. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

7°C (45 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Victoria

Address
0,2 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


Lindgart

Address
0,3 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


Grotehof

Address
1,6 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


Marbella Garni

Address
0,3 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


Hotel Silke

Address
0,4 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


Bad Minden

Address
1,0 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


Kronprinz

Address
0,8 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


Exquisit

Address
1,3 mi
In den Bärenkämpen 2 a
32425 Minden
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 22:30
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00 (lunchbreak: 22:00 - 8:00)


Bach Hotel

Address
2,8 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


Waldhotel

Address
4,2 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


Videos from this area

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Sperrtor Sicherheitstor Minden Mittellandkanal

Published: April 24, 2014
Length: 13:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheBeast987

Das Sperrtor des Mittelandkanals wird gesenkt und wieder gehoben zum Test. Donnerstag 24.04.2014 ca. 12.00 Uhr. Leider ist das Mikrofon vom iPad sehr leise, deswegen ist das Signal des ...


LM Nds 2014 Sen II TG VR

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 46:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SeniorDanceFanatic

Landesmeisterschaft Standard-Turniertanzen Senioren II S-Klasse 2014. Vorrunde Tango.


Tauben

Published: October 03, 2012
Length: 13:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: artdesign

23.09.2012 Minden 3000 Polnische Tauben. PL 2012.


36-Jähriger stirbt an Schweinegrippe

Published: January 24, 2011
Length: 25:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mindener Tageblatt

Minden/Bad Oeynhausen (nw). Nur zwei Tage nach seiner Einlieferung ins Krankenhaus Bad Oeynhausen ist ein 36-Jähriger Bad Oeynhausener an den Folgen der Schweinegrippe gestorben.


Achterbahn Potts Blitz

Published: June 15, 2013
Length: 12:37 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Marcel Eller

Fahrt mit der Achterbahn Potts Blitz im Potts Freizeitpark in Minden. Die Achterbahn eignet sich auch für kleinere Kinder (in Begleitung einer erwachsenen Person).


BW MB Trac in 1/87 mit Beleuchtung, Frontlader und Diorama

Published: July 17, 2012
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: greatbarbarian

BW MB Trac in 1/87 mit Beleuchtung, Frontlader und Diorama.


LM Nds 2014 Sen II S SF VR

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 36:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SeniorDanceFanatic

Landesmeisterschaft Standard-Turniertanzen Senioren II S-Klasse 2014. Vorrunde Slow Foxtrott.


Seminarräume, Konferenzräume & Schulungsräume in NRW

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 30:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hinzmedia

Seminarräume, Konferenzräume & Schulungsräume: http://www.waldhotel-morhoff.de Das Waldhotel Morhoff bietet in NRW flexible Tagungs- und Schulungsmöglichkeiten. Wir verfügen über ...


Verletzte bei Wohnungsbrand in der Besselstraße

Published: December 21, 2010
Length: 45:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mindener Tageblatt

Minden (jhr). Bei einem Brand in einem dreistöckigen Wohnhaus an der Besselstraße sind am Mittwochnachmittag zwei Personen mit Verdacht auf eine Rauchgasvergiftung ins Krankenhaus gebracht.


Zahnarzt Minden - Zahnarztteam Implantologie Dr. Hampe

Published: April 09, 2010
Length: 53:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: krischi38

Dr. Hampe Praxis fuer Zahnmedizin in Minden / Westf. mit Kompetenz fuer Implantate, Aesthetik, Zahnersatz mit Garantie und sanfte minimalinvasive Behandlung - www.minden-zahnarzt.de.


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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.

Zollern

Zollern, from 1218 Hohenzollern, was a county of the Holy Roman Empire. Its ruling dynasty was the House of Hohenzollern, a Swabian noble family first mentioned in 1061. They named their estates after Hohenzollern Castle at the Swabian Alb; its capital was Hechingen. Its coat of arms was that of the ruling house. According to the medieval chronicler Berthold of Reichenau, the nobleman Burkhard I, Count of Zollern (de Zolorin) was born before 1025 and died in 1061.

Located at 52.2707, 8.90311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1576 disestablishments, States and territories established in 1052, House of Hohenzollern, History of Baden-Württemberg, States of the Holy Roman Empire

Battle of Minden

The Battle of Minden—or Tho(r)nhausen—was fought on 1 August 1759, during the Seven Years' War. An army fielded by the Anglo-German alliance commanded by Field Marshal Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, defeated a French army commanded by Marshal of France Louis, Marquis de Contades. In Britain, the victory was considered one of several fortuitous events that constituted the Annus Mirabilis of 1759.

Located at 52.3278, 8.89086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1759 in France, Battles involving France, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving Hesse-Kassel, Battles involving Prussia, Battles involving Saxony, Battles of the Seven Years' War, Conflicts in 1759, History of North Rhine-Westphalia, Minden

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 1 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 1 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hannover S-Bahn railway stations, Minden

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former cathedrals in Germany, Roman Catholic churches in Germany, Minden, Churches in North Rhine-Westphalia, Gothic hall churches in Germany

Minden Coalfield

The Minden Coalfield is located in the norther Wiehen foothills near the German town of Minden. Here, seams of Wealden Coal (Wealdenkohle) reach the surface of the earth in the Schaumburg Basin (Schaumburger Mulde). During the Thirty Years' War Swedish soldiers first discovered this black coal near Minden whilst preparing fieldworks on the Bölhorst. By 1663 it was forbidden to dig privately for coal and severe penalties were imposed for doing so.

Located at 52.2658, 8.87961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Industrial history of Germany, Mining in Germany, Economy of North Rhine-Westphalia, Minden-Lübbecke, Coal mining regions in Germany

Stadttheater Minden

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

Located at 52.2872, 8.91861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in North Rhine-Westphalia

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Minden, مندن, Минден, میندن, ミンデン, Minn, มินเดิน, Мінден, 明登