Top 20 Castles around Eschborn

The Falkenstein castle ruins (historically also called Neu-Falkenstein) are located at an altitude of around 450 meters in the Falkenstein district of Königstein in the Taunus region. It is considered a striking landmark, visible from afar, and boasts a turbulent history. The fortress was built in the mid-14th century by the Lords of Bolanden-Falkenstein immediately next to the older foundations of Nürings Castle and was first mentioned in a document in 1364. After a rapid succession of various noble families – including the Counts of Nassau and Cronberg – the complex underwent a comprehensive modernization phase around the year 1500. During this time, modern defensive structures, two cannon towers, and the 18-meter-high keep, preserved to this day in the distinctive "butter barrel" style, were erected. After the Thirty Years' War, the fortification gradually lost its strategic importance. From around 1780 onwards, it was finally abandoned and gradually fell into ruin, as parts of the buildings were used as a quarry. The deliberate demolition of the historic walls could only be stopped in 1842. Since 1945, the protected area has been owned by the municipality (now the town of Königstein) and has since been continuously maintained and renovated with significant financial commitment from the local historical society. Today, the castle's elevated core is a popular excursion destination, offering visitors during the opening months (March to October) an impressive panoramic view over the Rhine-Main plain and the Taunus.

Kronberg im Taunus is a charming town with a historic old town, half-timbered houses and impressive sights such as Kronberg Castle. Surrounded by forests and with a view of the Frankfurt skyline, it is an ideal destination for hiking and exploring.

From Falkenstein Castle you have an impressive view of Frankfurt. On a clear day, the view extends to the skyline and far into the surrounding area. A worthwhile stop on the hike.

The Ratsstuben in Königstein im Taunus is a lovingly maintained half-timbered house with a long tradition as a restaurant. It is located in the heart of the old town, right next to the old town hall, and offers typical Greek dishes as well as regional specialties such as the old town plate, castle plate and the Ratsstuben plate. The restaurant has 60 seats in the restaurant, 30-35 seats in the extra room and 25 seats in the garden.

Kronberg im Taunus is a charming town in the Hochtaunus district in Hesse. It lies on the southeast slope of the Altkönig, the third highest mountain in the Taunus, and is known for its picturesque old town, the impressive Kronberg Castle and its idyllic location in the countryside.

The Old Town Hall in Königstein, originally built around 1255, has been the town museum since 1968. It shows the history of the region with finds, models and the highlight, a model of the Königstein Fortress from 1790. A must for history buffs.

The building was originally built around 1255 as the lower gate of Königstein Castle. On July 22, 1655, the town received the building free of charge from the sovereign, the Archbishop of Mainz, Johann Philipp von Schönborn. The destruction of the Thirty Years' War had caused the house to deteriorate to the point that only the massive substructure could be used. The current building was built on this basement in half-timbered construction. It was completed in 1673 and was used as the town hall until 1909. The Königstein Castle and Town Museum has been housed in the old town hall since 1968. The museum deals with the historical development of the region and the town of Königstein. Finds, models, drawings, pictures, tools, coins and everyday objects from many centuries up to the present day are on display. Source: Wikipedia

The property consists of two half-timbered houses supposedly built in 1654 and restored after 1792 and a solidly constructed front building (formerly the Messer Inn) built in 1870. Bordered to the west by the Höhenbach. Source: https://denkxweb.denkmalpflege-hessen.de/100780/