Kelkheim

Kelkheim is a municipality between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden with six boroughs spread across rolling terrain. The town blends residential areas with green spaces and sits at the edge of the Taunus foothills.

The town formed through the merger of several villages during the 20th century into a single administrative unit. This process created a regional administrative center in the Main-Taunus district.

Kelkheim maintains international connections through established partnerships with High Wycombe in England and Saint-Fons in France since the 1970s and 1980s.

Direct train services from Kelkheim station connect to Frankfurt with regular departures. Local buses link the different neighborhoods and provide access to nearby communities throughout the region.

The town spreads across slopes with significant elevation changes, offering views toward the Rhine valley from various spots. This terrain creates a varied landscape throughout the settlement.

Location: Main-Taunus-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 198 m

Website: https://kelkheim.de

GPS coordinates: 50.13799,8.45250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20