Oker
in Lower Saxony, Germany

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.905 and 10.482 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 54' 18" and E 10° 28' 54"
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: 08:19 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:35 am and 4:29 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Oker

Oker in Lower Saxony is a city in Germany about 131 mi (or 211 km) west of Berlin, the country's capital.

Local time in Oker is now 08:19 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Oker, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North. 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 Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System in a distance of 8 mi (or 14 km), South-West. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Goslar, Schulenberg im Oberharz, Liebenburg, Schladen and Gielde. 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 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1030 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 14th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 15th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

City-Appartements Am Wall

Address
2,2 mi
Mauerstr. 25
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 21:00
Weekend: closed


Haus Kollwitzweg Ferienwohnungen

Address
1,7 mi
Kollwitzweg 4
38642 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 20:00


Der Achtermann

Address
2,4 mi
Rosentorstr. 20
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

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


H+ Hotel Goslar

Address
2,2 mi
Krugwiese 11 a
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

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


LIONO BoutiqueHotel

Address
2,8 mi
Schieferweg 6
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 18:00


AKZENT Hotel Villa Saxer

Address
2,2 mi
Mauerstraße 24-25
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Schiefer

Address
2,2 mi
Markt 6
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 18:00


Novum Hotel Kaiserworth

Address
2,2 mi
Markt 3
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Niedersächsischer Hof

Address
2,5 mi
Klubgartenstr. 1-2
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

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


Alte Münze

Address
2,4 mi
Münzstr. 10 - 11
38640 Goslar
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00


Videos from this area

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

Goslar - Unterwegs in Niedersachsen (Folge 16)

Published: September 17, 2012
Length: 06:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Unterwegs in Niedersachsen

In dieser Folge zeige ich die Stadt Goslar und ein wenig Umgebung. Mit dabei zu sehen sind der Rammelsberg mit dem Besucherbergwerk sowie der Ortsteil Hahnenklee. Auch die Kaiserpfalz und den ...


Goslar - die Kaiserstadt im Harz | Hin & weg

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 23:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DW (Deutsch)

Mitten im Harz liegt die Stadt Goslar. Sie hat nur rund 42-tausend Einwohner, aber jede Menge Besucher, rund fünf Millionen kommen jährlich, um die Altstadt und das nahegelegene Erzbergwerk...


Es tut mir leid (Abschied von Goslar)

Published: December 14, 2014
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lutz Giese

Am 14.12.2014 wurde unsere DB Regio Einsatzstelle in Goslar für immer geschlossen. Dank u.a. der Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG) und des ZGB (Zweckverband Großraum ...


Goslar - Town in Germany

Published: February 13, 2014
Length: 17:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FEB Productions

Goslar si trova proprio nel mezzo della regione di Harz. Circa cinque milioni di turisti visitano questo piccolo paese ogni anno per ammirare il centro storico medievale e la vicina miniera...


Goslar in Niedersachsen-historische Kaiserstadt am Harz *Rammelsberg *Gose

Published: March 11, 2014
Length: 17:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: immocentrum

Goslar (Niedersachsen)- historische Kaiserstadt am Harz. Goslar war eine sehr wichtige Kaiserpfalz und durch den Erzbergbau, im Rammelsberg, auch sehr wohlhandend. Das ehemal. Bergwerk...


Goslar: patrimonio histórico UNESCO | Destino Alemania

Published: February 27, 2012
Length: 48:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DW (Español)

En medio de la región del Harz se encuentra Goslar. Tiene apenas 42.000 habitantes pero cualquier cantidad de turistas. Cada año vienen aquí 5 millones de personas para admirar el casco...


Ein märchenhafter Heiratsantrag von Frank & Nadine in Goslar - best wedding prosposal @moments4ever

Published: May 25, 2013
Length: 02:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Christian Schulze

Den wohl schönsten und märchenhaftesten Heiratsantrag durften wir von Moments4ever begleiten und filmen. Monatelange Vorbereitung für einen wirklich durchdachten Antrag wurden mit dem ...


Sugerencia: Goslar | Destino Alemania

Published: February 27, 2012
Length: 26:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DW (Español)

La galería de arte de Goslar. Desde clásicos hasta nuevos artistas. Una muestra de arte dentro de una casa de paredes entramadas. Un clásico entre amantes del arte. ¿Cómo llegó esta pequeña...


01 1066 zwischen Oker u. Goslar

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 11:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Helmut Moritz

Bergfahrt der Leergarnitur zwischen Oker u. Goslar.


Goslar Visit

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 04:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mrppoet

The participants made a small visit to the city center in Goslar to get some impressions about the city. Martin guided us through Goslar, telling about the history and showing some wonderful...


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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.

Gelmke

The Gelmke is a small stream, roughly 10 kilometres long, and right-hand tributary of the Abzucht in Lower Saxony, Germany. The stream flows through part of the town of Goslar.

Located at 51.9, 10.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oker drainage basin, Rivers of Lower Saxony, Rivers of the Harz

Sudmerberg

Sudmerberg is a suburb of Goslar on the edge of the Harz Mountains in Germany, which is named after the prominent, 354 metre high hill to the east. It lies between Goslar and Bad Harzburg on the B 6 federal road and has 1,880 inhabitants.

Located at 51.9163, 10.46 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Goslar (district), Goslar

Kästeklippen

The Kästeklippen, often shortened to Käste, is a rocky tor above the Oker valley in the Upper Harz mountains of central Germany. It lies at a height of 602 m above NN. Near the Käste are other similar granite rock formations such as the Hexenküche ("Witch's Kitchen"), Mausefalle ("Mousetrap"), Feigenbaumklippe and the Treppenstein. Next to the observation platform is a protruding rock which resembles the face of an old man and is called Der Alte vom Berge ("Old Man of the Mountain").

Located at 51.8683, 10.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bad Harzburg, Rock formations in the Harz, Harzer Wandernadel, Rock formations in Lower Saxony

Treppenstein

The Treppenstein is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. It lies on the trail from the Romkerhall Waterfall to the Kästeklippen. The rocks consist of granite and have clearly undergone so-called "wool sack weathering" (Wollsackverwitterung). The Treppenstein is a popular destination and part of the system of checkpoints (no. 117) in the Harzer Wandernadel hiking trail network.

Located at 51.8722, 10.4806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock formations in the Harz, Climbing routes, Climbing areas of Germany, Harzer Wandernadel, Rock formations in Lower Saxony

Feigenbaumklippe

The Feigenbaumklippe is a rock formation in the Oker valley in the Harz mountains of central Germany. They lie on the hiking trail from the Kästeklippen crags to Romkerhall Waterfall. These granite rocks, which show clear signs of "wool sack weathering" (Wollsackverwitterung) are a favourite destination for hikers and offer a good view of the valley towards the west. The observation point has safety railings.

Located at 51.8638, 10.4807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rock formations in the Harz, Rock formations in Lower Saxony

Oker (Goslar)

Oker has been part of the borough of Goslar in central Germany since 1972. It lies on the edge of the Harz mountains and has a population of 7,282 (as at 2006). Previously Oker had been a parish within Wolfenbüttel district since 1952.

Located at 51.9031, 10.4881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Lower Saxony, Goslar (district)

capture of the webcam Goslar: Rammelsberg

Goslar: Rammelsberg, Goslar (source)

capture of the webcam Gemkental: Brocken vom Kästehaus.de

Gemkental: Brocken vom Kästehaus.de, Gemkental (source)

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Oker