Approximately 15,000 people currently live in Raunheim, located in the northern part of the county Groß-Gerau. Declared a city in 1966, it is easily accessible with its unbeatable location in the centre of the metropolitan area Frankfurt/Rhein-Main. A mini-break in Raunheim will put you within only 20 minutes of destinations such as Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, and Darmstadt as well as Germany’s largest airport, Frankfurt International. Attractive commercial locations, pretty residential areas and a well-wooded recreation area in the eastern part complement the city.
During your city trip to Raunheimtake an excursion to theRaunheimer Waldsee Lake. Located in the city forest of 8 hectares, it invites you to take a refreshing dip, especially on hot days. This lido offers great leisure opportunities with separate sections for swimmers and non-swimmers while more than 2 hectares of lawn allow you to bathe in the sunshine. An area for nude bathing is available and there is also the chance to surf the waves on the lake. To offer you as diverse a day on the beach as possible, a beach volleyball court, a playground and sufficient space for all types of outdoor sports await as well.
When travelling to Raunheim, be sure to visit theHeimatmuseumabout the local history on Mainstrasse. The museum is housed in a former protestant rectory from the 18th century and impresses with exhibitions portraying the history of the city and the church and presenting numerous items from the lives of our ancestors. The excavation finds from protohistory, the Bronze Age and Roman times are especially worth seeing. Enjoy a slice of pie in the cosy coffee shop to round off your museum visit.
A special cultural sight in Raunheim is theMönchshof Chapel, which lies hidden away on a small cemetery. The structure was first mentioned in records in the year 1118. But is assumed to have been built as early as the year 700.
If you’re looking to venture further afield while on your city trip in Raunheim, follow theRegionalparkweg Trail on a long hike it connects various cities in the northern part of Groß-Gerau County. The Mainuferweg along the banks of the Main forms part of this route and impresses with beautiful vantage points of the riverscape, such as the Flörsheimer Fahr on the north-western edge of Raunheim. Alternatively, find some relaxation during a jovial cycling tour on theMainradweg cycling path. It leads across Raunheim’s Ölhafen Bridge which was opened in 2013 and has been awarded an architectural prize.
