Kelsterbach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo "Kelsterbach" by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Kelsterbach" by James Michael DuPont (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

Right on the left bank of the River Main and in the southwest of Frankfurt am Main, the Hessian town of Kelsterbach is a perfect place for a city trip.

Kelsterbach was originally recorded in the 9th century and has developed today into a lively, economically active town. While the Oberdorf (upper village) contains newly built housing developments, the restored traditional town centre of Kelsterbach is found in the Unterdorf (lower village). During your mini-break here you can experience festivals like the Kelsterbach Kerb (fair) and enjoy the delicacies Kelsterbach has to offer.The Taunus mountains will convince you to take a short trip into natureand you can reach them in just half an hour from the town by car.

TheMönchhofkapelle(monks’ chapel), between the areas of Raunheim and Kelsterbach, attracts many visitorson a city trip to Kelsterbach. The chapel is shrouded by the trees of a small cemetery and is a reminder that masses have been held in this place since the beginning of the 12th century. Once belonging to the village of Wüsteneddersheim, the chapel was destroyed in the Thirty Years’ War and rebuilt at the end of the 17th century. In March 2008, eleven out of the twelve apostles’ crosses were rediscovered in the course of restoration work. You can explore the building from outside.

TheMunicipal Museumin the lower village of Kelsterbach is home to exhibits of Kelsterbach porcelain and glazed earthenware as well as the old clock from St. Martin’s church tower and artefacts from the Paleolithic Era to the Iron Age and the Roman Period. In the museum you will see models of former ships from the River Main and a tugboat called theMaakuh, which was pulled along the Main by means of a chain in the river and whose steam horn sounded like cows mooing. Learn about the methods for tailoring with rabbit fur that were used to produce rabbit fur hats.

TheWolfenburgwas the former Kelsterbach castle. It was built by Count Wolfgang von Ysenburg-Ronneburg in the mid-16th century and was badly damaged during the Thirty Years’ War. Today the ruins are a reminder of the once magnificent Renaissance building. There is a model you can visit in the Municipal Museum.

TheMainanlage(Main park) on the banks of the Main will ensure you have a relaxing break on your trip to Kelsterbach. Luscious grassy areas beside the flowing River Main will persuade you to stay a while. In the summer months passenger ships dock in the marina and offer the chance to explore the banks of the Main from the water. South of Kelsterbach, theStaudenweiher (plants pond) will beckon you to visit on your city trip. From a viewing pavilion you have a wonderful view over the former quarry and its banks bordered by weeds and trees.

Platzhirsch Living Hotel
Platzhirsch Living Hotel
Am Südpark 15, Kelsterbach, HE
The price is £55 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£55
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kelsterbach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Deutsche Bank Park and Hoechst Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)
"This hotel is perfect for people needing an overnight stay or short respite before travelling from or arriving at Frankfurt International Airport. It’s so much nicer to stay in a hotel surrounded by trees and peaceful walking paths in a lovely park/forest than in a big chain hotel right at the airport ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Platzhirsch Living Hotel
Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach
Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach
Fujiallee 11, Kelsterbach
The price is £54 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£54
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kelsterbach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Deutsche Bank Park and Jahrhunderthalle ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Everything was great! Staff very helpful. Breakfast good. There was a grocer nearby and a couple small restaurants. This hotel is in a residential area. Only small complaint is distance to train, about one mile, so getting around got pricey with Taxi and Uber."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Zleep Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach
NH Frankfurt Airport
NH Frankfurt Airport
4 out of 5
Moerfelder Strasse 113, Kelsterbach, HE
The price is £68 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£68
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kelsterbach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (751 reviews)
"Great location, hotel restaurant and free shuttle to the airport, The A/C didn’t really cool the room, though."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

NH Frankfurt Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TRAVELLER´S LOUNGE -YOUR HOME NEAR FRANKFURT AIRPORT AND FRANKFURT CITY
TRAVELLER´S LOUNGE -YOUR HOME NEAR FRANKFURT AIRPORT AND FRANKFURT CITY
Kelsterbach
Stay at this apartment in Kelsterbach. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Deutsche Bank Park and Jahrhunderthalle are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Bayern trip
"It’s was great. Perfect place hit the airport. Thank you to the host."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

TRAVELLER´S LOUNGE -YOUR HOME NEAR FRANKFURT AIRPORT AND FRANKFURT CITY
Fully furnished apartment only minutes away from Frankfurt airport / train
Fully furnished apartment only minutes away from Frankfurt airport / train
Kelsterbach, HE
Stay at this apartment in Kelsterbach. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Deutsche Bank Park and Jahrhunderthalle are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Monteur Wohnung
"Ganz entspannt, nette Kommunikation."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Fully furnished apartment only minutes away from Frankfurt airport / train
Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
Osloer Strasse 3, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,255 reviews)
Ok stay. Served its purpose
"Condition of the rooms could use some attention. Heavy dust build up around beds/ side tables . Pillows a need replacing, absolutely shocking at how disgusting they were. the pillow cases exposed and the truth of the pillow itself and they have long passed their expiration date . Stained beyond belief. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kelsterbach

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We have found a nice walk if you go over the bridge . Also we have found two small, cute places for coffee and for eating a nice street meal for a very reasonable price:)

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Simply Avoid

4/5 - Good

Eric

Not far from the flight-path into FRA. The engines of the freight boats using the adjacent canal lock at night do rumble. But the windows insulate the room from the noise quite effectively.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

We didn’t really go to Kelsterbach. We had been in Mainz to see friends. Mainz is very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Best hotel I have stayed in for a long time. Staff were great and price was unbelievable

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