Dreieich (Dreieich) — a historic german town & cultural hub in Hesse at 134 m elevation, served by Frankfurt am Main Hbf.
Why Visit Dreieich (Dreieich)
Dreieich is a historic german town & cultural hub in Hesse. Renowned for Dreieich Historic Center & Marktplatz, Dreieich Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Dreieich Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Dreieich, Hesse Architecture & Gastronomy, Dreieich rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Frankfurt am Main Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Dreieich
Dreieich Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Dreieich.
Dreieich Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Dreieich.
Dreieich Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Dreieich.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Dreieich
- Dreieich Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Dreieich.
- Dreieich Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Dreieich.
- Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Dreieich — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Dreieich.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Dreieich
In Dreieich (Hesse), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Hesse (Hessen) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Frankfurter Grüne Soße: Chilled seven-herb sour cream sauce (borage, chervil, cress, parsley, pimpinelle, sorrel, chives) over boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
- Handkäse mit Musik: Tangy sour-milk cheese marinated in raw onions, vinegar, oil, and caraway seeds, served with dark country bread.
- Frankfurter Rindswurst & Bethmännchen: Pure-beef smoked sausage and marzipan-almond pastries.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Dreieich
Dreieich Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Dreieich serving regional Hesse (Hessen) dishes (€14–€26).
Dreieich Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Kleinmarkthalle Frankfurt & Rüdesheim Wine Cellars · Regional drinks: Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi served from a blue-grey Bembel jug) & Rheingau Riesling
Getting to Dreieich & Local Transit
By Train: Frankfurt am Main Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Dreieich
Combine Dreieich with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Neu-Isenburg (3.2 km away)
- Langen (3.9 km away)
- Dietzenbach (5.9 km away)
- Egelsbach (6.2 km away)
- Erzhausen (8 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Hesse
Explore other destinations across Hesse:
Frankfurt am Main · Rüdesheim am Rhein · Frankfurt am Main · Wiesbaden · Kassel · Darmstadt · Offenbach · Gießen · Hanau am Main · Marburg an der Lahn · Fulda · Rüsselsheim am Main