Großostheim

Großostheim is a market municipality in Bavaria's Franconia region, situated in gently rolling countryside with fields and forests. The town comprises several districts that together are home to approximately 16,000 people.

The settlement was originally called Ostheim and received its first documented mention between 780 and 799 in records of Fulda Abbey. This early reference shows the place had established roots by the early medieval period.

The Bachgau Museum displays objects and exhibitions that tell the story of how the region developed over many centuries. The collection gives visitors a sense of daily life in earlier times.

The town has direct rail connections to Frankfurt, which is approximately 40 kilometers away, making it easy to visit as a day trip. Visitors can navigate the center easily, with convenient parking available near the main areas.

Archaeological excavations in the Wenigumstadt area uncovered evidence of human settlements from 7,000 years ago, revealing that people have inhabited this region for an exceptionally long time. These findings rank among the oldest traces of human occupation in the area.

Location: Aschaffenburg district

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

Shares border with: Stockstadt am Main, Aschaffenburg, Niedernberg, Mömlingen, Schaafheim, Babenhausen

Website: https://grossostheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.92075,9.07559

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:33