Bad Vilbel, Town of Fountains and Springs

The small and charming spa town Bad Vilbel, like Bad Soden and Bad Homburg, is famous for its mineral water springs. The town is located close to Frankfurt on the banks of River Nidda.

The most fascinating attraction for me in Bad Vilbel is the water castle on Nidda.

The castle was built in 12^th century and used by the knights of Vilbel. This is one of the best preserved moated castles I have seen so far.

The idyllic location is an enjoyable way to discover one of the most beautiful corners of the city.

Around the castle and along Nidda extends a lovely spa park, where the large lawns are surrounded by typical trees and mineral water springs. This lovely area invites visitors to relax, play, walk or have picnic. Here are also the historical sandstone bridge and the Roman baths.

The town center of Bad Vilbel has several well-preserved half-timbered houses such as the old town hall.

The building is built in Franconian style with round arch portals and round arch windows.

The mineral water from Bad Vilbel is with proven natural remedy effects and is used as a cure for several diseases. 

The water has made Bad Vilbel well-known, not only in Hesse.

There are several springs in the town where the water can be tasted. The mineral water tradition is also presented by the fountain near the old town hall, showing Bad Vilbel’s history as a mineral water town.

Relaxation and recreation is an integral part of my everyday life and the districts around Bad Vilbel offer great opportunities to hike along Hohe Strasse, surrounded by hills and valleys, up to Frankfurt Lohrberg.

Hohe Strasse is one of the most beautiful regional park routes, which is a part of an old trade route connecting Frankfurt and Leipzig. During centuries people used this road as an essential link between the two metropolitan cities, not only as a way to transport trades but also news, stories, ideas.

Nowadays the road is so well-developed and offers many places to sit rest and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

Following the road we reached the Lohrberger slope with the nice vineyards and magnificent views. 

This is the only vineyard within the urban area of Frankfurt and is used for the production of Riesling wines.

Panoramic views from Lohrberg.