Gelnhausen



Gelnhausen is a town in Hesse, one of the states of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Understand
Gelnhausen has about 20,000 inhabitants. It's 50 km east of Frankfurt and about 50 km west of Fulda.

By motorcar
Connection to Autobahn A66.

Events

 * There is an annual festival called the "Schelmenmarkt" (Scoundrels' Market). It features some rides such as a roller coaster and two or three carousels. This is probably a good occasion to get to see the town at its best.

Eat
Gelnhausen has a surprisingly wide range of restaurants.

Drink
As in most towns around Frankfurt you will have no difficulties finding the famous Ebbelwei (apple wine).

Go next

 * Bad Orb, spa town, 15 km to the east (20 minutes by bus)
 * Hanau, birth place of the Brothers Grimm, 25 km to the southwest (15–20 minutes by train)