City Guide
These are tips you should definitely take for in and around Oberursel.
Maybe you are in Oberursel for the first time and looking for Frankfurt tips. Or you already know your way around a bit and have ticked the famous attractions of the Taunus region off your list. However much you already know about our attractions, we can tell you exactly what is going on behind all the highlights. Why? Because we really love where we live and we are curious, we love trying out restaurants and tours and visiting shops and cultural institutions. We all have our preferences. As soon as we know what you like, we can refer to the hive mind. We are up for any challenge! And we are happy to show you some of our favourite places. We’re excited to see what you pick!
NFT Skybar: a real bar in a digital world
Yes, you read that right: NFT as in non-fungible tokens – or digital assets. You’re probably asking yourself what those have to do with a 185-metre-high sky bar. Quite a lot, because at Tower ONE in the Gutleutviertel, modern art is served in your glass at the highest rooftop bar in Germany on the 47th floor.
Even the location is impressive, with a 360-degree panoramic view of the business, exhibition and Europa district. The drinks and food will distract you from the view, however – their presentation is characterised by digital creativity. Old masters meet the metaverse – the result is exquisite cocktails with enticing names like Tea Time Mona Lisa, Say Hello to the Queen, Banksy and Martini Spargel. Everything else has to be seen to be understood. So, don’t hesitate!
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Weinstube im Nordend: simple and honest
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You can have some really great conversations at Weinstube im Nordend. And with no distractions, because there is absolutely no music, network or chi-chi here. And the sense of togetherness plays an even more pivotal role as a result.
The clientele is very varied – lots of guests keep coming back to the Weinstube. You can indulge in the pleasure of around 40 open wines from Germany and neighbouring European countries both outside and in. The drinks menu also features a small selection of sparkling wines and champagnes, beers, soft drinks, and juices. And anyone wanting to enjoy their wine at home, too, can purchase the corresponding bottle there. The selection of food is small, but excellent. Quiche, sausage or cheese platters, hummus, olives, and aioli are served, along with a large selection of Mediterranean starter plates.
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Kraftwerk Restaurant: High ceilings and high-quality cuisine
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Kraftwerk’s awards speak volumes: hats from ‘The Big Restaurant & Hotel Guide’, pans from ‘Gusto – The culinary travel guide’ and chef’s hats and points from the ‘Gault & Millau Restaurant Guide Germany’.
The restaurant has won accolades for its cuisine, which blends a range of cooking and dining cultures in a relaxed atmosphere. The dishes are regional, traditional, creative and simple, with the focus on delicious flavours, quality and local relevance. And speaking of local, the location is a real local institution. The design of the restaurant retains the industrial chic of the listed former power plant building, with pleasant light and soft textiles providing a warm, sociable atmosphere.
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Oberursel trout farm: From the pond to the table
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The Herzberger family business is more than just a fish restaurant and a fish farm, it has been a popular destination for outings into the countryside for more than 125 years.
Set on the edge of the forest in the foothills of the Taunus mountains, the restaurant and idyllic beer garden serve fresh fish and game dishes and also sell freshly caught and smoked fish at the trout farm. If you asked them for their Frankfurt Tips, the locals would add not only the farm but also the sautéed potatoes which are really delicious with trout, carp or even wild boar goulash. Walkers, hikers and cyclists can also enjoy the lovely countryside around the fishponds. It is worth knowing that the restaurant is only open at the weekends.
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Hessenpark open-air museum: Taking you back in time
You can fit a whole lot of history into 160 acres, more specifically the history of village life in Hesse over the last few centuries.
The Hessenpark open-air museum, which opened in 1974, boasts more than one hundred historic half-timbered houses split into five regional groups providing an insight into everyday life in times gone by. There are also two special sections, the workshop and the marketplace, which have 26 half-timbered houses including art exhibitions, shops and pubs and telling you all about the important jobs of the time. The open-air museum is also home to around one hundred animals belonging to 11 rare livestock breeds. The team has been awarded Arche Park certification for their breeding programme. As well as the animals, the park is dotted with apple trees and other interesting plant species.
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Skyline, love & views of the Main: Frankfurt’s Iron Footbridge
The Eiserne Steg
A walk to remember: the Eiserne Steg connects Frankfurt’s Old Town with Sachsenhausen and is one of the city’s most picturesque photo spots. The footbridge has spanned the River Main since 1869 and offers a unique view of the skyline and the Museumsufer.
There’s a really special atmosphere here, especially at sunset. It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, a quick break or some unforgettable city moments right in the heart of Frankfurt.
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Frankfurt Palmengarten: a green cultural landscape
The Palm House – the centrepiece of the Palmengarten – was constructed at the end of the nineteenth century and was, at the time, groundbreaking: an iron and glass structure with no internal supporting pillars.
Today, 150 years after it was opened, it is still the largest of its kind in Europe. The building was opened in 1869, a year and a half before the Palmengarten. The garden itself is just under 20 hectares in size. Around 13,000 species of plant are housed in the Tropicarium and Flower and Butterfly House, along with additional, sometimes historical, display houses. Along with its array of flora and fauna, the complex is also known for its varied year-round cultural and event programme. Concerts, photography exhibitions, flower shows and various art presentations feature among the attractions here.
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Chocolate Dream: the land of plenty in Frankfurt
The branch of the Chocolate Dream cafe at Skyline Plaza in Frankfurt proves that chocolate dreams can come true, and entices with filled chocolates, brownies and plenty of other chocolatey specialities for immediate consumption.
A variety of coffee types are available here, as well as (international) food – from breakfast pancakes to ice creams and cakes to salads and sandwiches with as many local ingredients as possible. The restaurant boasts both an indoor area, with individual and community tables, and outdoor seating options. If you like to take pictures of your food and drinks, you’ll find plenty of beautiful subjects here; the plates are not just attractively arranged – the interior, in a pastel, wood and marble look, will also look great in the picture.
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Papanova: from the toe of south-west Italy to the heart of the Main-side metropolis
Papanova
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‘Travel for food’ is the motto – but don’t panic; it’s only a short distance from our hotel. And we promise that the trip to Frankfurt will be worth it – Pizzeria Papanova is worth every metre.
Owner Pasquale Terranova was born in Calabria and has been serving pizza and other specialities at Papanova for more than 15 years. As well as the food itself, he is interested in ensuring an enjoyable social get-together. Where the seasons and climate permit, he procures the ingredients for his dishes from regional producers, with whom he enjoys a close partnership. Just like its food, the corner restaurant with outside catering has no frills, but plenty of heart. The wood of the oven, floor and furniture are friendly and inviting in the well-lit premises.
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Gresso: Italian-style bar
Gresso: Italian-style bar
Two friends, one idea, two aims: Martin Sommer and Jürgen Oertel opened Gresso in 2016 to offer Frankfurt an Italian-style espresso bar and to produce great espresso and coffee.
Anyone who has been to an espresso bar in Italy will know that the atmosphere adds to the excellent flavour. The smell, the sounds, the barista, the fresh pastries. These are the little moments that also put a smile on your face at Gresso in the early morning and into the evening. The ingredients for panini, quiche and cakes are sourced from various manufacturers, including from Italy and France, but also regionally. The house coffee is produced by a small roasting house in Milan to their own recipe using arabica and robusta beans.
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Das Herz: for fans of gardening and cooking!
If you’re into ‘all shades of blue and green’ and a super-stylish ‘urban jungle’ interior, your heart will skip a beat at Das Herz in Frankfurt.
The restaurant’s chic set-up – only a few steps from the Frankfurt Römer – is a botanical feast for the eyes. It’s hard to say what will catch your attention first. Perhaps the ceiling, which is not just impressive in its height, but is also carpeted in lush vegetation. But the large window facades, cool bar with chic lamps, shelf structure and, of course, the fantastic furniture in various shades of blue and turquoise are also real eye-catchers. Alongside an extensive drinks menu, you also have a choice of bowls, snacks and cakes.
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Skyline, love & views of the Main: Frankfurt’s Iron Footbridge
The Eiserne Steg
A walk to remember: the Eiserne Steg connects Frankfurt’s Old Town with Sachsenhausen and is one of the city’s most picturesque photo spots. The footbridge has spanned the River Main since 1869 and offers a unique view of the skyline and the Museumsufer.
There’s a really special atmosphere here, especially at sunset. It’s perfect for a leisurely stroll, a quick break or some unforgettable city moments right in the heart of Frankfurt.
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Hessenpark open-air museum: Taking you back in time
You can fit a whole lot of history into 160 acres, more specifically the history of village life in Hesse over the last few centuries.
The Hessenpark open-air museum, which opened in 1974, boasts more than one hundred historic half-timbered houses split into five regional groups providing an insight into everyday life in times gone by. There are also two special sections, the workshop and the marketplace, which have 26 half-timbered houses including art exhibitions, shops and pubs and telling you all about the important jobs of the time. The open-air museum is also home to around one hundred animals belonging to 11 rare livestock breeds. The team has been awarded Arche Park certification for their breeding programme. As well as the animals, the park is dotted with apple trees and other interesting plant species.
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Saalburg Roman castle: The Romans are coming … and staying!
They don’t say hello. At the Saalburg Roman castle, you are greeted with a ‘Salve’. They are bringing the Roman times back to life, after all. The restored castle forms part of the Limes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the museum there is home to original archaeological finds and some interesting reconstructed rooms.
The history of the castle dates back to the early 2nd century, when Roman troops built a wooden castle here at the Saalburg pass in order to control an important transport route. The area, like the castle, was gradually extended before falling into disrepair. By the Middle Ages, the Saalburg castle was a ruin, nothing more than a stone quarry. The first archaeological excavations began around 1850, and, once this work was complete, the site was then restored and the castle rebuilt.
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