Discover Friedrichsdorf

Friedrichsdorf offers several reasons to make history and shared experiences the focus of your stay: the Philipp Reis House explores the history of the telephone and the Huguenots, historic town centers invite you to take a stroll, and the Friedrichsdorf Circular Hiking Trail connects the town’s four districts. When choosing your holiday apartment, consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

The history of the telephone and the Huguenots at the Philipp Reis House

The Philipp Reis House tells the story of the telephone, from its spread around 1900 to the use of cordless phones. A visit is not limited to looking at the devices: visitors are explicitly allowed to touch and pick up the telephones. Audio plays tailored to the different types of devices complement the exploration. This brings technological development and the chance to try out different telephones together into focus.

The history of the Huguenots also has a place in the house: the upper floor features a permanent exhibition on the subject. Anyone interested in both topics will find different historical perspectives under one roof. The Philipp Reis House is accessible on the S5 from Frankfurt Central Station, as well as on the Taunusbahn RB 15 from Brandoberndorf and the RB 16 from Friedberg, to Friedrichsdorf station.

Churches and local history

The history of architecture can be traced through several churches in Friedrichsdorf and its districts. The Evangelical Church of Friedrichsdorf was built from 1834 to 1837 by Jakob Westerfeld, based on plans by Rudolf Burnitz. The Evangelical Church of Köppern was built earlier: construction of the hall church with an attached choir took place from 1727 to 1731. Both dates provide concrete chronological and architectural points of reference for exploring local history.

Construction of the Evangelical Church in Burgholzhausen began in 1718, and it was consecrated in 1719. The new building, constructed by Wilhelm Dettler, is made of natural stone masonry. The town center is also a destination for history enthusiasts: it has been restored and is characterized by numerous half-timbered houses. Its narrow lanes can be explored on a leisurely stroll. The Garnier Institute adds to this local history as a double-courtyard complex: Louis Frédéric Garnier founded it as a boys’ boarding school in 1836; its former character as a boarding school remains part of its history. The courtyard contains a fountain inaugurated in 1896, with busts of Garnier and Karl Wilhelm Schenk.

Circular routes and experiences for families

If you prefer spending time outdoors, you can include the Friedrichsdorf Circular Hiking Trail in your travel plans. Marked with a yellow “F,” it is 18.3 kilometers long and connects Friedrichsdorf’s four districts. The specific distance makes it easier to plan the route as the main focus of an outing. The historic center of Burgholzhausen, with its narrow lanes, offers a shorter alternative for a stroll.

The Seulberg Local History Museum offers a varied hands-on program for families and children. The museum goblin Sulinchen guides visitors through history; the museum also presents the traditions and life of Seulberg and its surroundings. Groups planning an outing can also consider the Taunus Climbing Forest: it is suitable for family outings, activities with friends, club events, and team experiences.

Friedrichsdorf therefore offers a range of different travel experiences: a museum with telephones visitors can handle and a permanent exhibition, historic churches and half-timbered houses, a longer circular hiking trail, and activities for families and groups. Choose your holiday apartment based on which experiences matter most to you and your fellow travelers, rather than trying to fit every activity into a single outing.

More local pages: Weilrod, Wehrheim, Schmitten, Kronberg, Neu-Anspach, Usingen, Grävenwiesbach, Oberursel.

To the regional travel overview: Hochtaunus.