City tours
Welcome to Hofheim am Taunus!
Hofheim's old town is a real gem and is one of the most beautiful in the Taunus. Lovingly restored half-timbered houses and historic ensembles characterize Hofheim's streetscape. Whether you are visiting Hofheim am Taunus or live here, you can learn a lot about the town and its history on an expert guided tour. Our city guides offer informative and entertaining tours with a wide variety of focuses for every occasion and every taste. No matter which option you choose: Hofheim am Taunus is well worth exploring!
Renate Hofmann from the Bürgervereinigung Hofheimer Altstadt e.V.
offers guided tours for groups of up to 20 people. The topics of the guided tours can be booked individually. Registration is required.
| Duration | approx. 1.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | 60 Euro per group |
| Tel. | 06192 - 7826 |
| e.renate.hofmann@t-online.de |
Joachim Janz from ambetthausen City Tours
offers guided tours for groups of up to 20 people. Individual tours are also possible. The topics can be booked individually. Meeting point by arrangement. Registration is usually not required.
| Duration | approx. 1.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Cost | 60 Euro per group |
| Tel. | 06192 - 1380 |
| ambetthausen@yahoo.de |
After a city tour, participants have the opportunity to enjoy the special flair of Hofheim in one of the many nice bistros, street cafés or restaurants. The city guides will be happy to make reservations for you.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“Half-Timbered Houses in the Old Town”
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“If Only Stones Could Talk!”
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Friday, July 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“Street Names Spill the Beans”
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“Off to the Taunus—City Dwellers Settle in the Countryside”
Guided city tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
““Always along the wall!”
Stories of the City Walls Through the Centuries
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
“Places of Violence in Hofheim”
What People Do to One Another
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“We may be rough around the edges, but we’ve got a soft side too!!!”
Pub humor from the “good old days”
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
“The Ambett—Hofheim’s Iconic Figure”
A fairy-tale afternoon & a hike to the mountain chapel, followed by a small picnic
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point: Ambett Fountain across from the bus station
→ Participation fee: 10 euros per person
!! INCL. A SMALL PICNIC – MAX. 15 PARTICIPANTS !!
Monday, August 24, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
“Up the Stairs! Down the Stairs! Stairs Tell the Story of the Ups and Downs of Everyday Life”
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Thursday, September 3, 7:00 p.m.
“Places of Violence in Hofheim”
Guided city tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
“Cemetery Day”
Cemetery tour – Organized by: Horizonte Hospice Association & Hofheim Old Town Citizens’ Association
with the kind support of the Hofheim City Administration
→ Meeting point at the Waldfriedhof
→ Participation fee: 4 euros per person
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
“Burlachin—A Vanished Village in Hofheim”
Guided city tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point: Königsteiner Str. / intersection at Langgewann
→ Participation fee: 6 euros per person
!! MAX. 15 PARTICIPANTS !!
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.
“A House Fell Every 14 Days”
City tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
!! FREE ADMISSION !!