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Papenburg

Germany · Lower SaxonyDE

Town in Lower Saxony, Germany

Papenburg is a city in the Emsland district of Lower Saxony, Germany, situated at the river Ems. It is known for its large shipyard, the Meyer-Werft, which specializes in building cruise liners.

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Population
38,841
Coordinates
53.077, 7.404
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Elevation
6 m

Overview of Papenburg

Papenburg sits in Lower Saxony, Germany and reads as a low-key town. The headcount is close to 38,841. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture above everything else.

Things to do in Papenburg

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Culture in Papenburg

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The culture shortlist for Papenburg: Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Papenburg. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.

Docks

More to do in Papenburg

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Looking for other activities? Papenburg has Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Papenburg's own activity tags.

Fishing

Getting there & around

Expect limited services: reach Lower Saxony first, then drive or cycle into Papenburg. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Papenburg known for?
Papenburg is mainly a destination for culture, set in Lower Saxony, Germany with around 38,841 inhabitants.
What can you do in Papenburg?
You can plan around Docks in Papenburg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
Where is Papenburg located?
Administratively, Papenburg sits in Lower Saxony, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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