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| Obernburg am Main | ||
| federal state | Bavaria | |
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| Residents | 8.712 (2019) | |
| height | 127 m | |
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Obernburg am Main is a city in Main square. It is located in the Lower Franconian district of Miltenberg directly on Main, around 20 km south of Aschaffenburg between the Odenwald in the east and that Spessart in the West.
background
At the time of the Romans (approx. 110 AD) a fort is occupied in the district of Obernburg, which served to secure the Nassen Limes (Main). The first written records as a place date from the year 1183. In 1313 Obernburg was raised to the status of a town. The city wall was built in 1344 and reinforced in the 15th and 16th centuries. In the Middle Ages, viticulture played a major role, although it was increasingly being replaced by fruit growing.
getting there
By plane
The next major international airport is the airport Frankfurt
(IATA: FRA), about 60 kilometers in a north-westerly direction.
The 1 Aschaffenburg Airport(ICAO: EDFC) in Großostheim-Ringheim is used for factory and business travel and is located about 20 km northwest of Obernburg.
By train
The station Obernburg-Elsenfeld is on the opposite, eastern side of the Main and can be reached by car from Obernburg via the Main Bridge or a separate pedestrian bridge. The stop with the PR parking lot is on the single-track line of the Main Valley Railway (Aschaffenburg – Miltenberg line) and is served by regional trains and Regional Express trains. There is also a request stop a little south Glanzstoffwerke for visitors and employees of the Industrial Center Obernburg (ICO).
By bus
There is a connection to the bus routes 55 (Aschaffenburg - Großostheim - Mömlingen - Obernburg), 60 (Aschaffenburg - Niedernberg - Großwallstadt - Obernburg), 61 (Aschaffenburg - Sulzbach - Kleinwallstadt - Obernburg-Elsenfeld - Erlenbach - Klingenberg - Mönchberg), 62 (Aschaffenburg - Leidersbach - Hausen - Obernburg-Elsenfeld), 64 (Obernburg-Elsenfeld - Eschau - Neuhammer), 68 (Obernburg-Elsenfeld - Obernburg - Eisenbach - Mömlingen) and 69 (Obernburg-Elsenfeld - Eichelsbach - Eschau - Streit - Rück - Obernburg-Elsenfeld) of the transport association on the Bavarian Lower Main (VAB).
In the street
There is a direct connection to the multi-lane federal highway 
which in turn have a quick connection to the motorway 
Würzburg - Frankfurt offers. The Obernburg-Nord exit takes you through the industrial area in the north to Obernburg. The Obernburg-Mitte exit leads to the city center, but also allows a connection to the market town on the other bank of the Main via the Main Bridge Elsenfeld. The Obernburg-Süd exit leads over the 
in the Eisenbach district and on towards Mömlingen.
By boat
Obernburg is located directly on the Main and has an entry and exit point for boats. The next boat moorings for passenger ships are in Aschaffenburg or Miltenberg.
By bicycle
The well-developed one runs along the banks of the Main Main cycle path along, which enables an extensive bike tour from the source of the Main or to the mouth of the Rhine. The total length of the largely flat valley path is around 600 kilometers.
The cycle path in Obernburg is also part of the 3-country cycle path, which runs as a 225 km long circuit through the federal states of Hesse, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria and also follows the courses of the Mümmling, Neckar and Main rivers.
The German Limes cycle path leads from the former Roman border fortifications on the Middle Rhine, over the Taunus to southern Germany to the Danube. In the Lower Main area, the 818-kilometer cycle path follows the river.
mobility
- 2 bft gas station (Exit Obernburg-Mitte (direction Obernburg) directly behind the roundabout), Miltenberger Str.13a, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 1257. Open: Mo-Fr 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sa 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday and public holidays 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 3 Aral gas station (The petrol station can be reached directly from the B469 or from the city of Obernburg. However, there is no connection as an exit.), Römerstrasse 98, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 72033. Open: Mon - Sat 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 1 Bike shop Mertens, Ziegelhüttenweg 2b, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 6531191, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wed, Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tourist Attractions
There are some half-timbered houses in the old town. There are still remains of the city fortifications around the old town. This also includes the 5 towers (Almosenturm, Hexenturm, Runder Turm, Täschenturm and Gumpenturm), as well as the two city gates (upper and lower city gates).
Museums
- 1 Roman Museum (Winter break from the beginning of December to Holy Saturday), Untere Wallstraße 29a, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 61 91 17, Email: [email protected]. A Roman city tour takes place every Sunday at 2 p.m. In the price of children € 2, adults € 3, concessions € 2, families € 5. also includes admission to the Roman Museum. Meeting point: Kochsmühle.Open: Wed and Thu 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun and public holidays 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- 2 Eisenbach local history museum, Brückenstrasse 4, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 681765, Email: [email protected]. Local history collection. Equipment from agriculture and handicrafts, tailor and shoemaker's workshop, the local iron ore and basalt mine, household appliances, photos on the history of Eisenbach.Open: 1. Sun in October, for the museum festival in May or by appointment.
Parks
- 3 Main systems. 5 hectare, well-kept park and a large children's playground. Parking facilities on the fairground.
- 4 rose Garden, Untere Wallstrasse 10, 63785 Obernburg. Rose garden with lots of flowers and a fountain next to the Kochsmühle cabaret.
activities
- 1 Cabaret Kochsmühle Obernburg, Untere Wallstraße 8-10, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 7934, Email: [email protected]. The cooking mill is also known nationwide.
- 2 Bowling facility, Salztrögweg 6, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 509175, Email: [email protected]. The bowling alleys are located in the SalztrögStuben restaurant (see the kitchen section).
- 3 Haaf riding and jumping school, Neustädter Hof, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 3357.
To go biking
Obernburg is part of numerous regional and national bike tours, whether leisurely along the Main or as a starting point for challenging tours through the Odenwald or Spessart. The local, moderate Mountain bike route E1 leads from the sports field in Obernburg-Eisenbach over numerous hills and valleys around the city. At the end of the 31 km long circular route with numerous viewpoints, the cyclist has conquered 750 meters in altitude.
hike
 | This region is considered to be Risk area for tick-borne early summer menigo encephalitis TBE. Please consult a doctor after a tick bite. Further information can be found at Robert Koch Institute. |
The leads through the old town of Obernburg Franconian red wine hiking trail, on which one reaches Bürgstadt in 5 daily stages from Großumstadt. The city of Obernburg is also part of the European hiking trail E8which runs from Dursey Head in Ireland to Istanbul in Turkey. Numerous local routes lead as signposted hiking trails through the city forest. Possible excursion destinations in the forest are:
- 4 Forest house Obernburg, Waldhausstrasse 6, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49(0)6022 1888, Email: [email protected]. Vespers and drinks.Open: Sun 9.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Wed 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- 5 Naturfreundehaus Eisenbach, Im Adel 1, 63785 Obernburg-Eisenbach. Possibility of snack time but also overnight accommodation in bed dorms.Open: Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wed 14 days (odd weeks) 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
shop
In the old town of Obernburg there are numerous retail stores along Römerstrasse and the adjacent side streets. Römerstraße is a one-way street with a speed limit. Nevertheless, the car traffic through the old town is relatively high. Every Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. there is a small weekly market on Rathausplatz. Discount stores and supermarkets are located in the Eisenbach district along the exit road towards Mömlingen. In the north of Obernburg, the Spilger residential center offers a wide range of furniture. Every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., a flea market is held on the fairground on the Main.
There are also various markets throughout the year within the old town:
- Obernburg's hidden courtyards, cellars, gardens (spring market)
- Beetle plague
- Fairy tale sunday
- Autumn market (parish fair)
- Lichtglanz (Christmas market)
kitchen
- 1 Restaurant Salztrög Stuben, Salztrögweg 6, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49(0)6022 62 39 40. Croatian & international cuisine.Open: Tue - Sat 5pm - 11pm, Sun and public holidays: 11am - 10pm.
- 2 To the Kasper, Untere Gasse 24, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49 (0)6022 8310. Open: Mon, Wed, Sat 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thu, Fri, Sun 11.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., closed on Tuesdays.
Upscale
- 3 Restaurant "Die Müllerei", At the Wehrinsel 3, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49(0)6022 2641080, Email: [email protected]. Open: Wed - Sat from 5 p.m., Sun and public holidays 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Country inn Hotel Römerhof ***, Römerstrasse 83, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49 (0)6022 61550, Fax: 49 (0)6022 6155-21, Email: [email protected]. Restaurant and beer garden available.Price: Single from € 64, double from € 82 (each including breakfast).
- 2 Hotel - Restaurant Zum Karpfen ***, Mainstrasse 8 - 13, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49 (0)6022 208960, Fax: 49 (0)6022 20896555, Email: [email protected]. Restaurant with regional Franconian cuisine.Open: the associated restaurant: Sun - Fri 11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. from 5.30 p.m., Sat is day off.
Learn
The general education schools include the Johannes-Obernburger-Grundschule, the Mittelschule Obernburg a. Main and the Main-Limes-Realschule. Vocational schools are the Miltenberg-Obernburg State Vocational School, the Vocational School for Commercial Assistants and the Obernburg Vocational School.
- 1 City library Obernburg, Römerstrasse 74, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 2089394, Fax: 49(0)6022 619139. Open: Mon-Thu 4-7 p.m. Tue Wed additionally 8.30 a.m.-11 a.m., every 1st Sunday of the month 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Work
An industrial park is located in the north of the city. The furniture store Spilger is the largest employer here. In the south of the city between Obernburg and Eisenbach there is another industrial area called “Im Weidig”. The Kuka company (formerly Reis Robotics) is located here as a large employer. The "Industrie Center Obernburg (ICO)", which can be seen from afar, is not located in the Obernburg district, in spite of the name, but exclusively in the Elsenfelder and Erlenbacher districts. The large towers belong to the on-site power plant. Mainly man-made fibers are produced on the site.
security
- 2 Police station in Obernburg, Miltenberger Str. 13, 63785 Obernburg am Main. Tel.: 49 (0)6022 6290.
health
The nearest hospitals are in Erlenbach am Main, Aschaffenburg and Miltenberg (geriatric rehabilitation only). In Obernburg there are several general medicine practices and various specialist practices (List of doctors and therapists in Obernburg) and three pharmacies (List of pharmacies in Obernburg).
- 3 Old town pharmacy, Römerstrasse 35, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 8519. Open: Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 2 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
- 4 Oak pharmacy, Eichenweg 1, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 5700.
- 5 Roman pharmacy, Römerstrasse 43, 63785 Obernburg. Tel.: 49(0)6022 4500.
Practical advice
- 6 public restroom, Römerstrasse 64, 63785 Obernburg.
trips
The nearby one is ideal for excursions Aschaffenburg at. There are also tours along the Main, in the Spessart or in the Odenwald recommendable.
literature
Web links
- http://www.obernburg.de - Official website of Obernburg am Main
