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| federal state | Hesse | |
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| Residents | 39.298 (2019) | |
| height | 100 m | |
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Main valley is a city in Main-Kinzig district in South Hesse halfway between Hanau and Frankfurt.
background
The city of Maintal emerged in 1974 from four previously independent communities:
- 1 Dörnigheim
was an important stopover for travelers between Hanau and Frankfurt and therefore has always been characterized by restaurants and accommodation providers, in modern times mainly by shopping opportunities for the numerous commuters. - 2 High city with its historical center is today the seat of the city administration.
- 3 Bischofsheim was a relatively rural village at the gates of Frankfurt, today numerous high-rise buildings dominate here.
- 4 Guard beeches is a bit out of the way on the foothills of the Wetterau and is still rural today.
getting there
By plane
By train
Maintal has two train stations. The bigger one of them Main valley east, is located between the districts of Dörnigheim and Hochstadt and is also a hub for local public transport. The regional express on the Frankfurt Hbf-Würzburg route and the regional train on the Frankfurt Süd-Aschaffenburg route stop here. The regional train also stops at the smaller station Main Valley West south of the district of Bischofsheim. This is not connected to the local traffic, so that you may have to walk from there.
By bus
In the street
Maintal owns the 
the connection points 
34 Maintal-Dörnigheim and 33 Maintal-Bischofsheim.
In rush hour traffic, especially in the morning between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., you should be extremely careful, because all the traffic rolls in the direction of Frankfurt through these two exits. As a result, traffic backs up several kilometers from these exits onto the motorway. Those who know the place routinely stand on the hard shoulder and wait patiently until they make it to the exit. For those who are unfamiliar with the area and who do not expect this, this situation can be extremely dangerous, especially the sudden braking to zero at the end of the traffic jam. By the way, pushers are absolutely not welcome.
By boat
From Bischofsheim there is a ferry to Rumpenheim.
By bicycle
The runs along the banks of the Main Hessian long-distance cycle route R3. The Bischofsheim also runs through the Hessian long-distance cycle route R4.
mobility
Maintal has an extensive city bus network that connects all districts with each other and also has connections to the next hubs in Hanau and the subway station in Enkheim.
If you arrive by motorhome, you can use the Motorhome parking space Park your vehicle directly on the banks of the Main.
Tourist Attractions
- The Hochstadt district still has a completely preserved one historical old city, including city gate, city wall and everything that goes with it.
- Little Loh - On the Hühnerberg northwest of Wachenbuchen there is a cozy vantage point with a view over Frankfurt.
activities
- 1 Maintalbad, Edmund-Seng-Strasse 19. Tel.: (0)6181 9458680, Email: [email protected]. Combined indoor and outdoor pool west of Dörnigheim. Even if the facility looks a bit shabby overall, swimming is still fun.Open: Winter season: Tue Fri 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., all other days 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Summer season: Mon only school and club sports, Tue Fri 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Wed 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Thu 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sa Su 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Single ticket from € 4, reduced from € 3.
shop
The classic shopping location is the east industrial area near Dörnigheim with the Globus supermarket and numerous other shops. Especially after work, it gets quite crowded here due to the numerous commuters.
kitchen
medium
- 1 Ebbelwei tavern, At the town hall 1. Tel.: (0)6181 441144. Hessian cuisine in the middle of the half-timbered old town of Hochstadt.Open: daily from 5 p.m., closed on Wednesdays.
- 2 Wine cellar to Babbelgass, Hauptstrasse 47. Tel.: (0)6181 48644. Restaurant in a historic vaulted cellar with outdoor seating in summer. Hessian cuisine is served with a rich wine list.Open: in the season (May to September) daily from 6 p.m., closed on Mondays, closed on Sundays and Mondays out of season.
- 3 Landgasthof Alt Bischofsheim, Fechenheimer Weg 68. Tel.: (0)6109 7128898. Country inn in a home for athletes on the outskirts of Bischofsheim with home-style German cuisine.Open: Tue-Thu and Sat 17: 30-24: 00, Fri and Sun 12: 00-14: 00 and 17: 30-24: 00, closed on Mondays.
- 4 To the golden grape, Niedergasse 6. Tel.: (0)6109 62307. Somewhat hidden in the old town of Bischofsheim. home-style German cuisine.Open: Mon-Sat 17: 00-24: 00, Sun 11: 30-14: 30 and 17: 00-22: 30, Wed day off.
- 5 Hotel & Restaurant Zur Mainlust, Fischergasse 28. Tel.: 49 6181 94930. Located directly on the banks of the Main, regional cuisine.Open: Mon-Sat from 5:00 p.m., Sundays and public holidays 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Thurs day off.
- 6 Dubrovnik restaurant, Schulstrasse 13. Tel.: (0)6181 3009897. Croatian cuisine in the community center vom Wachenbuchen.Open: daily 17: 00-23: 00, Sun also 11: 00-14: 30, closed on Tuesdays.
Upscale
- 7 Elias, Hauptstrasse 21. Tel.: (0)6181 4275183. Fine dining.Open: Tue-Sat from 6:00 p.m., closed on Sun and Mon.
- 8 Fleur de sel, Florscheidstrasse 19. Tel.: (0)6181 9683385. This restaurant, managed by a star chef, has been awarded one star in the Michelin Guide.Open: daily 5:30 p.m. - midnight, Sun also 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- Mainkur campsite, Frankfurter Landstrasse 107, Tel. 069/412193 - here you can camp on the banks of the Main just outside Frankfurt.
medium
- 1 Hotel Restaurant Zum Schiffchen, Untergasse 21. Tel.: (0)6181 94060. Family-run hotel with 27 rooms located directly on the banks of the Main. The hotel also has a restaurant with seasonal cuisine, among others. with game specialties.Open: Restaurant Mon-Fri from 5:30 p.m., closed on weekends.Price: single / double 70 € / 97 €.
- 2 Hotel Irmchen, Berliner Strasse 4. Tel.: (0)6181 43000. Not far from the train station, 22 rooms.Price: single / double 80 € / 100 €.
Upscale
- 3 Michel Hotel Maintal, Westendstrasse 77. Tel.: (0)6181 42830. The classic hotel for business travelers who can't find anything in Frankfurt, especially during trade fairs.
health
Pharmacies are in all parts of the city except in Wachenbuchen (where the last pharmacist gave up and couldn't find a successor) there are enough available, you don't have to search long. The next hospital is only back in Hanau.
Practical advice
- 1 German postal service, Berliner Strasse 73. The main post office in Maintal with letters and parcels accepted until late in the evening. There are also postal service shops in every part of the city.
The area code is in Dörnigheim, Hochstadt and Wachenbuchen 06181. In Bischofsheim, however, the area code is used 06109.
trips
The big city is right outside the door Frankfurt am Main, Up the Main you get in Hanau at. Also a transfer with the ferry to Offenbach am Main offers itself, one arrives directly at the Rumpenheimer Schloss.
literature
Web links
- https://www.maintal.de/ - Official website of Maintal
