Moerfelden-Walldorf Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo "Moerfelden-Walldorf" by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Moerfelden-Walldorf" by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Moerfelden-Walldorf" by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Moerfelden-Walldorf" by Lukie.80 (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Moerfelden-Walldorf" by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

The town of Mörfelden-Walldorf on the plain of the Lower Main is a tempting destination for your city trip because it's very close to Frankfurt am Main but still has lovely natural surroundings.

When the boundaries were redrawn in Hesse in 1977 Mörfelden and Walldorf were put together. Both towns have a history stretching way back. Mörfelden was mentioned by name as early as the 9th century in the Lorsch Codex, and Walldorf was founded in 1699 as the "Waldensian Colony at the Gundhof" by protestants fleeing Piedmont.

Your trip to Mörfelden-Walldorf will take you to the Museum of Local History in Mörfelden where the first thing to greet you is an old threshing machine standing in the courtyard. An old-world kitchen, the cobbler's workshop or a quaint pub will take you right into Mörfelden's past, from the Roman era to the time of the First and Second World Wars. The Museum of Local History in Walldorf brings to life the founding of Walldorf by religious refugees in the 17th century and presents their family trees and coats of arms.

Playful waves of metal and stacks of rectangles stand about in the park at the community centre. Old trees provide a backdrop for the objects of art. Every year in August Mörfelden-Walldorf becomes the stage for the Sculptures in the Park. During your mini-break visit this six-week art exhibition which was inaugurated in 1998: each year it surprises artists and art lovers with a new motto.

The small tower on the Waldensian Church in Walldorf has competition from the tops of the surrounding trees, but the red roof of the church is visible from miles away. The largest parish in Germany belonging to the Waldensian community, a protestant denomination, has its home here in Walldorf. Near the entrance there is a map of the town dating from 1702 showing how the area was laid out at that time. About nine kilometres of the Huguenot and Waldensian Trail runs directly through Walldorf and to the east of Mörfelden. This is a cultural walking trail which leads from Le Poët-Laval in France and Turin in Italy to Bad Karlshafen in northern Hesse. During a short trip into the past follow the history of the Waldensians on the display boards by the Oberwaldsee and Schnepfensee Lakes.

Your journey will take you into one of the last wetland areas in Hesse, the Mönchbruch Nature Reserve. This natural landscape, criss-crossed with ditches and marshes, is home to the Daubenton's bat and birds such as the black kite. Over 540 different plant species thrive in this recreational area, of which 60 are threatened with extinction. Ernst Ludwig, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, had the Mönchbruch Hunting Lodge built between 1730 and 1732 it was used for many years as the start point for par force hunting. The long half-timbered building with its red roof is currently being renovated privately, but it is lovely to look at from the outside when you're on your trip to Mörfelden-Walldorf.

Where to stay in Moerfelden-Walldorf

Default Image

Moerfelden City Centre

Though Moerfelden City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Langener Waldsee and Strandbar Wakeport.

Moerfelden City Centre
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹10,527 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
₹10,527
₹11,670 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,412 reviews)
Great airport stay
"Worked great for an overnight stay to catch an early morning flight. The hotel is come red directly to terminal 1 of the Frankfurt Airport just a few minutes walk from the hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt

Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹7,135 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,135
₹8,039 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Good location, great views from the room."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is ₹7,168 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,168
₹8,074 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,991 reviews)
"Excellent stay for the night before an international flight"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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! (1,273 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Westend
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 Main Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
"The place is gorgeous but the staff needs a bit of training on speaking"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Highly recommend Hotel
"‏I was genuinely surprised by how amazing this hotel was for the price we paid. It felt like a 5-star hotel — the room was luxurious, the lobby was beautifully decorated, and the staff were extremely welcoming."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Moerfelden-Walldorf

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
2
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
2
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
2
3 - Okay 33%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to the motorways

Cities near Moerfelden-Walldorf