Steinau an der Straße (Steinau an der Straße) — a historic german town & municipality in Hesse at 175 m elevation, served by Hanau am Main Hbf.
Why Visit Steinau an der Straße (Steinau an der Straße)
Steinau an der Straße is a historic german town & municipality in Hesse. Renowned for Steinau an der Straße Historic Center & Marktplatz, Steinau an der Straße Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Steinau an der Straße Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Steinau an der Straße, Hesse Architecture & Gastronomy, Steinau an der Straße rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Hanau am Main Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Steinau an der Straße
Steinau an der Straße Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Steinau an der Straße.
Steinau an der Straße Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Steinau an der Straße.
Steinau an der Straße Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Steinau an der Straße.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Steinau an der Straße
- Steinau an der Straße Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Steinau an der Straße.
- Steinau an der Straße Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Steinau an der Straße.
- Hesse Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Steinau an der Straße — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Steinau an der Straße.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Steinau an der Straße
In Steinau an der Straße (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 Steinau an der Straße
Steinau an der Straße Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Steinau an der Straße serving regional Hesse (Hessen) dishes (€14–€26).
Steinau an der Straße 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 Steinau an der Straße & Local Transit
By Train: Hanau 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 Steinau an der Straße
Combine Steinau an der Straße with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Schlüchtern (5.9 km away)
- Bad Soden-Salmünster (8.1 km away)
- Birstein (12.3 km away)
- Bad Orb (12.6 km away)
- Wächtersbach (13.6 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