Konigstein Attractions
One of the most scenically attractive places in the Taunus is the little town of Königstein, with the ruins of its 13th C. castle (first recorded 1225; blown up by French troops 1796). From here, a road runs up the Grosser Feldberg (telecommunications tower; superb views); there is also a road from Oberursel.
In the northwestern Taunus, near Wiesbaden, are the attractive little spas of Bad Schwalbach and Schlangenbad, from which the "Spa Highway" (Bäderstrasse, B 260) runs through the northwestern foothills of the range to Bad Ems in the Lahn valley.
Königstein is 20km/12.5mi northwest of Frankfurt.
The popular holiday resort of Königstein, famed for what was once the mightiest fortress in Germany, lies below the 361m/1,184ft high hill of that name in the Elbe Sandstone Hills.
In the northwestern Taunus, near Wiesbaden, are the attractive little spas of Bad Schwalbach and Schlangenbad, from which the "Spa Highway" (Bäderstrasse, B 260) runs through the northwestern foothills of the range to Bad Ems in the Lahn valley.
Königstein is 20km/12.5mi northwest of Frankfurt.
The popular holiday resort of Königstein, famed for what was once the mightiest fortress in Germany, lies below the 361m/1,184ft high hill of that name in the Elbe Sandstone Hills.
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Königstein Fortress
Königstein Fortress stands on a hill above the town and features lovely views of the surrounding country. Some of the main attractions are the entrance, the well-house, the Old and New Arsenals, and the Guardhouse.
Pfaffenstein
East of the Königstein rises the Pfaffenstein (427m/1,401ft), with curious rock formations. Restaurant; Bronze Age site.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Lilienstein
The Lilienstein (415m/1,362ft), on the far side of the Elbe (ferry), must be climbed on foot. Fine views; remains of medieval castle; restaurant.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Museums
Museums in the fortress in Königstein: a collection that includes Saxon guns of the 15th-18th centuries in the Old Arsenal; modern arms in the New Arsenal; temporary exhibitions in the Treasury.
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Parish Church
The little town of Königstein has a fine parish church (originally Baroque, 1720-24; rebuilt 1810-23 after a fire), with a neo-classical interior. On the way up to the church can be seen marks showing high water levels.
