Neu-Isenburg Travel Guide

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The nationwide popularity of events in the Hugenottenhalle, the annual climax of Carnival on "Rag Monday” and entertaining museums and galleries make a trip to Neu-Isenburg a highlight for visitors to the Frankfurt area.

Neu-Isenburg lies directly to the south of Frankfurt, the metropolis on the Main. The municipal area, with the exception of the town itself, is entirely woodland. The town was founded in 1699 by Huguenots, French protestants who were being persecuted in France. Johann Philipp, Count of Isenburg-Offenbach guaranteed religious freedom to the exiles. The town has a strict grid layout and streets leading diagonally to the central market square. Today it is a modern centre for services but despite this it also has a rich cultural scene.

A must for a trip to Neu-Isenburgis a visit to the famousHugenottenhalle, a popular cultural centre for the region. This multipurpose hall was built in 1977 and can accommodate up to 1,000 people for events of all kinds. The theatre programme of the Hugenottenhalle, well-known touring theatre companies, big rock concerts and dance performances and readings by well-known authors: all this attracts audiences from across the country and people on city trips to Neu-Isenburg. Many people visit theHaus zum Löwen Museumon Löwengasse Street, which has fascinating exhibitions relating to the town including the absorbing story of the Huguenots and how the town was founded. During your visit go down into the historic undercroft for a performance by Spottlicht, the satirical theatre company, which has now changed its name to 2. Deutsches Äppelwoi-Theater.

TheForum of Modernity Municipal Galleryon Schulgasse Street in the Old Town Hall is widely known. Artists known across the country present their works in changing exhibitions which focus on the contemporary. Allow yourself to be surprised by unusual and sometimes confusing motifs and perspectives and by paintings with exhilarating explosions of colour. In Zeppelinheim theZeppelin Museumhas fascinating exhibits to remind you of the time when this was the aviator district for Frankfurt Airport. The crews and ground personnel for the famous airships lived and worked here. The permanent exhibition covers 300m2 and shows original parts of the Zeppelins which document the fascinating technology and remarkable comfort of the airships. The films about the history of the Zeppelins are also intriguing.

Regardless of whether yougo to Neu-Isenburg on a short trip or a mini-break, you mustn't miss the three-day Open Doors Festival in the summer with over 40 bands and artists playing all styles of music, and especially, don't miss"Watzedonien" during Carnival. The climax of Carnival is Shrove Monday which is called Rag Monday here. The colourful Rag Monday procession with "Watzen" – jesters dressed as Huguenots – and "Oberlumpen" in patched suits attracts a massive invasion of visitors. Traditionally, people eat lentil soup in the pedestrian zone before the procession. In the evening there is a great Carnival Assembly in the Hugenottenhalle.

Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch
Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch
5 out of 5
Graf zu Ysenburg und Buedingen Platz 1, Neu-Isenburg, HE
The price is £113 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£113
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Neu-Isenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Deutsche Bank Park and Römerberg ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
"Loved it. The restaurant was amazing with wonderful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is £106 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£106
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,336 reviews)
Excellent choice for an airport hotel
"Super convenient and nice stay when you have an early flight out of Frankfurt. It is weird that a major hotel in one of the largest airports in the world does not have any front desk staff before 7:30 am. You have to go to the Marriott next to it. Also, more than one towel per person would be great! ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is £69 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£69
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,966 reviews)
Good stopover spot
"Last minute booking due to flight cancellation. Hotel staff were friendly and positive in trying to allow us to access a room as soon as possible given our morning flight had been cancelled. Location is not too far from Terminal 2 but with suitcases a taxi is required. Room was og a good size with ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place 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.
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

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Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7
Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7
Adickesallee 36, Frankfurt, HE
Stay at this aparthotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alte Oper and MyZeil are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
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Rioca Frankfurt Posto 7
Rioca Hafeninsel Posto 8
Rioca Hafeninsel Posto 8
Hafeninsel 29, Offenbach am Main, HE
Stay at this aparthotel in Offenbach am Main. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Römerberg and Frankfurt Christmas ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Touring Frankfurt
"Check in great, breakfast great, walking distance to restaurants and grocery store. Thermostat was broken room was extremely warm. Hotel staff did their best to resolve but no technician on weekend shift. Provide fans to help moderate temperature. Hotel did provide comps for the our troubles. Nice ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Rioca Hafeninsel Posto 8
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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