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Schwalbach am Taunus

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Schwalbach am Taunus

Schwalbach am Taunus works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kronberg, 30km from Messel Pit.

Schwalbach am Taunus is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 14,192, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Schwalbach am Taunus sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Schwalbach am Taunus to your route.

About Schwalbach am Taunus

Schwalbach am Taunus (German pronunciation: [ˈʃvalbax ʔam ˈtaʊnʊs], lit. 'Schwalbach on the Taunus'), a town in the Main-Taunus-Kreis district, in Hesse, Germany, population about 14,000, is a dormitory town to Frankfurt, situated some 11 km east of Schwalbach. There is evidence of human habitation dating back to

Read more Neolithic times, and recorded history going back to 781 AD. Until the end of the Second World War, it was a farming village, but in the post-war era it expanded rapidly and became economically linked to Frankfurt. Schwalbach was granted Gemeinde (municipal) status in 1970.

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Where is Schwalbach am Taunus located?

Schwalbach am Taunus is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1500 latitude, 8.5333 longitude.

What is the population of Schwalbach am Taunus?

Schwalbach am Taunus has a population of approximately 14,192 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
14,192
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.1500, 8.5333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Schwalbach am Taunus

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Römer Frankfurt

Frankfurt's medieval town hall and its gabled Römerberg square form a postcard-perfect old-town heart amid the skyscrapers.

11 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Saalburg Roman Fort

A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.

14 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Neroberg

A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Messel Pit

A UNESCO fossil quarry near Darmstadt that yields exquisitely preserved 47-million-year-old Eocene plants and animals.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

A UNESCO Jugendstil artists' colony crowned by the golden 'Wedding Tower' and Art Nouveau villas above Darmstadt.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Limburg Cathedral

A seven-towered orange-and-white Romanesque cathedral perches dramatically on a rock above the Lahn River old town.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Niederwalddenkmal

A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Rüdesheim Drosselgasse

A narrow cobbled lane of wine taverns and music in the Rheingau, the lively heart of Rhine Valley wine country.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Schwalbach am Taunus

  • 22 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 47 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 57 kmSchottenringA German road circuit in the Vogelsberg hills that hosted motorcycle Grands Prix in the 1950s, notorious for its narrow, tree-lined public roads. Still used for historic events and drivable in between.
  • 58 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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