Obertshausen (Obertshausen) — a historic german town & municipality in Hesse at 123 m elevation, served by Offenbach Hbf.
Why Visit Obertshausen (Obertshausen)
Obertshausen is a historic german town & municipality in Hesse. Renowned for Obertshausen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Obertshausen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Obertshausen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Obertshausen, Hesse Architecture & Gastronomy, Obertshausen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Offenbach Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Obertshausen
Obertshausen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Obertshausen.
Obertshausen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Obertshausen.
Obertshausen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Obertshausen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Obertshausen
- Obertshausen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Obertshausen.
- Obertshausen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Obertshausen.
- Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Obertshausen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Obertshausen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Obertshausen
In Obertshausen (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 Obertshausen
Obertshausen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Obertshausen serving regional Hesse (Hessen) dishes (€14–€26).
Obertshausen 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 Obertshausen & Local Transit
By Train: Offenbach 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 Obertshausen
Combine Obertshausen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Heusenstamm (4 km away)
- Mühlheim am Main (5.2 km away)
- Rodgau (5.6 km away)
- Offenbach (6.9 km away)
- Hanau am Main (8.3 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