Schmitten Things to Do

This idyllic castle is situated in the middle of a lake in Holzhausen park. Built in 1727-29, it was once the Holzhausen dynasty's country residence. The Rococo building changed hands when it was taken over by the city of Frank... more

Situated in the middle of the forest near Kronberg in Taunus, the Opel-Zoo boasts a fantastic variety of wild animals from every continent, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, monkeys and wild cats. The enclosures ar... more

Almost 20 years old, Batschkapp is a popular rock and pop concert venue which has outlasted many of its rivals. Other music styles such as heavy metal, Indie, crossover and hip-hop bands also feature. Please make sure to leave... more

This monumental construction was built at the end of the 1920s by Hans Pölzig. At the time, it housed the headquarters of the chemical concern IG Farben, who later disgraced themselves working for the Nazis. The 240-meter-long... more

This half-timbered baroque house was built in 1759 in the village of Bornheim. It originally belonged to the Rühl family, who produced so many mayors that they eventually decided to turn their family home into the town hall. Th... more

Friedberg Warte (watchtower) was erected in 1478 as a protection and observation point for the new settlements in the northern part of the town. From here, the watchman could see the surrounding area and, if necessary, give a w... more

This two-story Renaissance house originates from 1582 and used to be the property of the Gremp von Freudenstein aristocratic family. Situated next-door to the church, the house was considered the most important secular building... more

Return to the delights of Latin America! In the area of Hausen, the cultural centre Brotfabrik (bread factory) offers a diverse multi-cultural program with a mix of music, dance, disco and cabaret. The cultural centre is suppor... more

No dogs allowed! This is just one of the reasons why Günthersburg Park, situated on the edge of Bornheim, is so popular with families. Summertime water games, several play areas, roller skating routes and numerous children's pa... more

The Stalburg Theatre in Frankfurt's Nordend has the ambiance of a ballroom and the coziness of a 500-year-old apple wine cellar. The boss of the establishment, Michael Herl, is a well-known personality and attracts stars from a... more