Main-Taunus-Kreis

Main-Taunus-Kreis is a district in Hesse that sits between the Main river to the south and the forested slopes of the Taunus hills to the north. The area covers twelve municipalities spread across a rolling landscape of fields, woodland patches, and settlements.

The district was created in 1928 and brought together smaller administrative units. Reforms in the 1970s led to new boundaries and mergers of municipalities within the area.

The name combines the Main river with the Taunus hills, showing how the area sits between these two landscapes. Visitors today see a mix of old orchards and modern housing estates that shape the look of many towns.

Hofheim am Taunus serves as the administrative seat and offers points of contact for visitors seeking information about the region. Proximity to Frankfurt allows quick connections by public transport and roads in all directions.

Population density is well above the average for German rural districts, largely due to proximity to the Frankfurt metropolitan area. Despite this density, large parts of the area remain green and rural in character.

Location: Darmstadt Government Region

Inception: 1928

Capital city: Hofheim am Taunus

Elevation above the sea: 245 m

Shares border with: Frankfurt, Hochtaunuskreis, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Wiesbaden, Groß-Gerau

Website: https://mtk.org

GPS coordinates: 50.07958,8.44958

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44