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| Königstein im Taunus | ||
| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 16.648 (2019) | |
| height | 362 m | |
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Königstein im Taunus is a city in Vordertaunus not far from the mountain peaks Altkönig and Great Feldberg, 25 km from Frankfurt am Main away. The climatic health resort became popular with wealthy Frankfurt families as early as the middle of the 19th century when Duke Adolph von Nassau decided to build his summer residence here. The most impressive testimonies of this era, the Villa Borgnis in the spa gardens (restaurant), the Villa Rotschild (restaurant), as well as the Villa Andrae (private) on the hill opposite the castle can be easily explored on foot. Also worth seeing are the Art Nouveau villas on the splendid Altkönigstrasse.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
- The line runs in Königstein RB 12 (Königstein - Kelkheim - Liederbach - Frankfurt (Main) Höchst - Frankfurt (Main) Hbf).
From the train station it is still a long way to the center. It is advisable to take the bus.
By bus
- Bus line 261 from S4 Kronberg S-Bahn station
- Bus route 57 from the Großer Feldberg, which comes from the Oberursel-Hohemark underground station and Sandplacken.
In the street
By bicycle
The city and the surrounding area are only suitable for sporty cyclists. The train takes bicycles free of charge.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Königstein castle ruins. Tel.: 49(0)6174 202 264.
The second largest castle ruin in Germany offers a panoramic view of the Taunus and the Rhine-Main plain.Open: Nov. - Feb .: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., March - Oct .: daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: Admission: 3 €, children: 1.50 €.
- Kurhaus am Park Villa Borgnis with restaurant gallery
- Luxembourg Castle
- Old Town Hall
- Villa Andreae
- Rothschild Villa
- Philosophenweg - The public Philosophenweg leads through the Opel Zoo from Königstein to Kronberg, from which you can observe some of the animals in the Opel Zoo. However, you must not leave the path if you have not paid an entrance fee.
- 2 Opel Zoo. on the B455 towards Kronberg. Easily accessible from Kronberg train station (S4) with bus line 261. About 1,600 animals (200 animal species) from all continents and climatic zones, including African elephants, live in the new elephant enclosure, which opened in August 2013, on an extensive, 27-hectare site. The paths are barrier-free to walk and drive, but sometimes very steep, especially the Philosophenweg, which is open to the public, near the entrance.Price: € 14, children 3–14 years: € 7.50.
Falkenstein district
- Falkenstein castle ruins. Tel.: (0)6174-202 264. Open: Open Nov. - Feb .: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., March - Oct .: daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.Price: € 2, children: € 1.
activities
- in the Koenigstein spa There are numerous pools, including a heated outdoor pool, as well as a mixed and a separate sauna. However, the pool is not suitable for sport swimmers due to the shallow pool depth.
- In the Woogtal is the one that is open in the summer months outdoor pool.
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Practical advice
trips
- Kronberg
- Old King
- Great Feldberg
literature
Web links
- http://www.koenigstein.de - Official website of Königstein im Taunus
