Offenbach

Offenbach district is an administrative area in southern Hesse located southeast of Frankfurt, spanning approximately 356 square kilometers. It comprises thirteen municipalities including Dietzenbach, Dreieich, and Seligenstadt spread along the Main River, with a combined population of around 362,000.

The district was founded in 1832 through the merger of earlier administrative areas including Langen, Seligenstadt, and Offenbach. Throughout the 20th century, its boundaries shifted several times, and in 1938 the Frankfurt Airport territory was incorporated into the district.

The coat of arms features an oak tree representing the forests of the region, combined with symbols from the Counts of Isenburg and the Wheel of Mainz. These symbols tell of the different powers that shaped this territory.

The administrative center is located in Dietzenbach, where it moved in 2002 and manages services for the entire region. The district is easily accessible by public transport and sits just a few kilometers from Frankfurt's city center.

The city of Offenbach, from which the district takes its name, has long been an independent administrative entity and is not part of the district itself. This historical separation led to the district's administration developing in a neighboring town instead.

Location: Darmstadt Government Region

Capital city: Dietzenbach

Elevation above the sea: 143 m

Shares border with: Frankfurt, Aschaffenburg district, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Offenbach am Main, Groß-Gerau, Darmstadt-Dieburg, Darmstadt

Website: http://landkreis-offenbach.de

GPS coordinates: 50.01824,8.78565

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:03