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.
Sunday, July 27, 2025, 4 p.m.
"Always along the wall!"
History and stories along the city wall
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the city museum, Burgstr. 11
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 4.00 pm
"Places of violence in Hofheim"
What people do to other people
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the town museum, Burgstr. 11
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7 p.m.
"Mir sinn zwar grobb, abber mir maanes aach soo!!!"
Stammtischhumor aus der Kaiserzeit
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the Stadtmuseum, Burgstr. 11
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 3.00 pm
"Ambett tour - Hofheim's symbolic figure traced"
Guided tour with Joachim Janz with hike to the mountain chapel, picnic included
max. 15 participants
→ Meeting point at the Ambett fountain, opposite the bus station
Monday, August 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
"Up the stairs! Treppab!"
Stairs tell of the ups and downs of everyday life
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2.00 pm ADMISSION FREE!
"Every Drobbe counts - the Einsiedlerquelle on the Kapellenberg"
Guided tour with Joachim Janz on the Kapellenberg, with optional picnic
→ Meeting point Old Town Hall, in front of the half-timbered gable
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7 p.m.
"Every Drobbe counts!"
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2 p.m.
"Burlachin - a vanished village in Hofheim"
Guided tour with Joachim Janz, optional stop at the Viehweide,
max. 15 participants, suitable footwear required!
→ Meeting point at the old footbridge cross between Altenhainer Str. and the street "Am Steinberg" (not the street "Am Stegskreuz")
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7.00 pm ADMISSION FREE !
"Every 14 days a house fell"
A city tour with subjective comments on the old town redevelopment
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the city museum, Burgstr. 11
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 4.00 pm ADMISSION FREE !
"Gell! You won't forget us! -We were Germans!"
Everyday Jewish life in the Old Town
Guided tour with Joachim Janz
→ Meeting point in front of the City Museum, Burgstr. 11