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| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 13.979 (2019) | |
| height | 124 m | |
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Langenselbold is a city in Main-Kinzig district in Hesse North-east of Hanau.
background
Originally known as Selbold and first mentioned in a document in 1108, the place was the seat of an important medieval monastery with extensive property in the area and in the rest of the Rhine-Main area. At the end of the Middle Ages, the monastery was doomed and was inherited by the Counts of Isenburg-Birstein, who shaped the townscape significantly with the construction of the castle, among other things.
The Gründau flows through its location and flows into the city's second river, the Kinzig, just behind the village. The Kinzig is known for its regular flooding, especially when the snowmelts (January to March). The normal roads are usually not affected by flooding, but especially cycle paths as well as field and forest paths can be ankle-deep under water after heavy rain and / or thaw.
For historical reasons, the division into the Hinserdorf between Gründau and the castle and the upper village on the western slope of the vineyard. The oldest preserved buildings in the city can also be found in these "germ cells", including some interesting half-timbered buildings. Politically, however, Langenselbold forms a coherent locality without any districts.
Langenselbold is today in a kind of conflict: on the one hand, the city is mainly a commuter community for employees in Hanau and Frankfurt as well as a not insignificant industrial location, on the other hand, the place is also strongly agricultural with countless resettler farms scattered all around the city, and last but not least, Langenselbold also offers appropriate shopping opportunities a city of this size. Due to the Spessart in the south, Langenselbold is also suitable as a starting point for hikes, especially through the train station directly on the northern slope. In this respect, Langenselbold is "a little bit of everything".
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is that airport Frankfurt
(IATA: FRA).
The city has one Sports airfield.
By train
The 1 Langenselbold train station is relatively far from the city center. The Regional Express and the regional train from Frankfurt in the direction of Fulda and Wächtersbach stop here every hour. Travelers arriving here have a long walk to go (or take the city bus).
In the street
Langenselbold has two interchanges, one is the exit 
40 Langenselbold at the 
which is closer to the city center, but is prone to congestion, especially in rush hour traffic. At the 
there is still the junction 41 Langenselbold-West where there is less traffic, but it is slightly further away.
By bicycle
The runs through the center of Langenselbold with the castle as well as south of the city Hess. Long-distance cycle route R3: Rhine - Main - Kinzig from Rüdesheim to Tann in the Rhön (east of Fulda). Since you drive through the Kinzig valley, cyclists do not expect any major inclines. In addition, the BahnRadweg Hessen on both route variants, you can go from High Vogelsberg above Waechtersbach go down. There in the direction Gelnhausen Between Langenselbold and Gründau both long-distance cycle paths run right next to the motorway, you should drive to the center of Langenselbold and from there take the regional cycle path to Gründau-Rothenbergen.
mobility
Langenselbold owns a city bus whose main task is to connect the train station to the city center. Otherwise, the city can be explored relatively easily on foot.
A special rate applies to all journeys within Langenselbold (including the journey from the train station to the city): these journeys cost € 1.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Langenselbold Castle.
In the 18th century, the Counts of Isenburg-Birstein had a stately castle built on a hill above the city, formerly the site of the lost medieval monastery. Six buildings are lined up around an inner courtyard, which was originally laid out as a baroque garden. While the smaller buildings in the southern part served as barns, coach houses and servants' apartments, two representative, structurally identical buildings were built on the north side; the right building (castle park 3) served as the seat of some members of the princely family, the left building (castle park 2) served as a fruit store. After the Second World War, the town of Langenselbold acquired the entire complex, and the princes of Isenburg-Birstein have lifelong right of residence in the castle to this day. The former fruit store is now the city hall, the manor house houses the city library and event rooms. The other buildings will include used by the town's local museum and by an inn. Guided tours are currently only possible for groups, but the publicly accessible parts of the castle, including the castle park, the town hall and the library, can be visited anyway. - 2 Evangelical Church Langenselbold, Hanauer Street 23. The Evangelical Church of Langenselbold was built in direct connection with the neighboring castle and, in addition to its function as the parish church of the village, was also intended to serve as the court church of the local princes.
- Bruderdiebacher Hofmühle
- 3 Langenselbold local history museum. Tel.: (0)6184 62602. Local history museum with contributions to the history of the city.Open: the 1st Sunday of the month 2: 00-6: 00 p.m.
- 4 Buchberg Tower. On the Buchberg, a northern branch of the Spessart south of Langenselbold, there is a 29 meter high observation tower from 1909. Those who climb it will be rewarded with a fabulous view over the entire eastern Rhine-Main area. In good weather you can look across Frankfurt to the cities of the Vordertaunus. You can easily drive to the summit by car on a well-developed access road. Next to the Buchberg tower there is a restaurant with a beer garden and a children's playground.
activities
- 1 Kinzigsee lido, At the Kinzigsee 3. Tel.: (0)6184 9520988. The Kinzigsee is one of the largest quarry ponds in the eastern Rhine-Main area and, in the summer months, a magnet for water rats from the entire region. There is a large sandy beach, several opportunities for exercise and enough "running surface" for swimming. The Kinzigsee also offers a large nudist area (therefore probably not suitable for the faint of heart). A restricted area separates the western part of the lake which is reserved for surfing and fishing purposes.Open: in the season (June to August) daily 9: 00-21: 00.Price: adults € 4, children € 2.30.
- 2 Langenselbold outdoor pool, Swimming pool street 7. Tel.: (0)6184 901444. An alternative to the Kinzigsee for the faint of heart, among others. with a long slide for children and a large lawn for sunbathing.Open: in the season (May to September) daily 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., in bad weather it doesn't even open.Price: adults € 4, children € 2.30.
- 3 Surf shop at the Kinzigsee, At Kinzigsee 11. If you prefer to surf instead of swimming, you can of course do that too.Open: during the season (April to October) Mon-Fri 12: 00-21: 30, Sat and Sun 10: 00-21: 30.
shop
Every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Weekly market instead of.
- 1 Farm butcher's shop baumieserhof, Baumieserhof 6. Tel.: (0)6184 3417. On this very secluded farm you can get a.o. the Langenselbolder salami, which is not available outside the city. There is also extensive personal advice. If you don't want to go the long way, you will find a stall at the weekly market.Open: Mo-Fr 7: 30-12: 00 and 13: 30-18: 00, Sa 7: 30-13: 00.
kitchen
- Cuervo Cantina, Kinzigstrasse 1, 63505 Langenselbold. Tel.: 49 (0)6184 930800, Fax: 49 (0)2065 839944 6, Email: [email protected]. Mexican cuisine.
- 1 Steakhouse Langenselbold, Bahnstrasse 11a. Tel.: (0)6184 3508. A really excellent steak house with fabulous food. Word of this has got around in the region and on some days it can be difficult to find vacancies. Reservation is therefore strongly recommended.Open: Mon-Sat 17: 30-22: 00, Sun and public holidays 11: 00-14: 00 and 17: 00-21: 30.
- 2 Villa Aurora, At the Kinzigsee 3. Tel.: (0)6184 63132. Good Italian restaurant with a wonderful ambience right on the Kinzigsee. In the summer months there is an outside terrace with a view of the lake.Open: daily 11: 30-23: 30.
- 3 Alexandros restaurant, Gelnhauser Strasse 18. Tel.: (0)6184 9957899. Greek kitchen. Opening times are a business secret and must be requested on site.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Kinzigsee campsite, Am Kinzigsee 1, 63505 Langenselbold. Tel.: 49 (0)6184 3589, Fax: 49 (0)6184 939157, Email: [email protected]. mainly for permanent campers.
- 2 Hotel Dragonerbau, Schloßpark 7, 63505 Langenselbold. Tel.: 49 (0)6184 937474, Fax: 49 (0)6184 937475, Email: [email protected]. The hotel is located in a new building right next to the castle.Price: single / double 69 € / 98 €.
- 3 Hotel Ysenburger Hof *** S., Gelnhäuser Strasse 5. Tel.: 49 (0)6184 9955 0, Fax: 49 (0)6184 9955 100, Email: [email protected].
health
The nearest hospitals are in Hanau.
- 1 Ronneburg pharmacy, Steinweg 11. Tel.: (0)6184 3333. Open: Mo-Fr 08: 30-13: 00 and 15: 00-18: 00, Sa 08: 30-13: 00.
- 2 Pharmacy on the Ring, Ringstrasse 33. Tel.: (0)6184 903405. Open: Mo-Fr 09: 00-19: 00, Sa 09: 00-14: 00.
- 3 Gründau pharmacy, Friedrichstrasse 21. Tel.: (0)6184 61665. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wed and Sat 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.langenselbold.de - Official website of Langenselbold
