Idstein-Dasbach, Reconstruction of a Stone Tower WP 3.26
© Verein Deutsche Limes-Straße, Fotografie Michael Schneidt
Dreigestirn
© Grandpierre Design
Witches' Tower
© Grandpierre Design
Himmelsgasse
© Grandpierre Design
Idstein is located on the A3 between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt. With its medieval town centre (town charter since 1287) and half-timbered buildings from five centuries, the town invites you to linger. A historically important Nassau residence until 1721.
Course of the Roman fortification wall “Limes” with a reconstructed watch-tower 3/26 at the L 3026, the “Witches Tower” (point of reference of the town), the Palace with Palace Garden, the Killingerhaus with museum, the Gatehouse, the “Crooked House” and the nationwide known Protestant Union Church with its beautiful 38 canvas paintings on the ceiling. Numerous leisure activities like swimming, golfing, climbing and several event highlights like the Idstein JazzFestival and the atmospheric Christmas Market.
The course of the Limes with Roman guard post 3/26 as a reconstruction, the Union Church with Baroque wall and ceiling paintings from the Rubens School, the "Witches' Tower", the Killinger House with the town museum, the castle complex, the Kanzlei Gate, the "Crooked House". Numerous leisure facilities (including golf) and event highlights (including the Idstein JazzFestival).
The reconstruction of the Roman WP 3/26 can be found at the L 3026 on the Dasbacher Höhe at the Limes-line between Idstein and Niedernhausen. In the district Heftrich is Fort Alteburg, a numerus fort with an area of about 1 hectare. Starting from Idstein's old town, the "Combined Idstein Circular Trail" covers 13.8 km and takes in the Roman tower and the fort. The Alteburger Market takes place east of the fort area – above the Roman vicus – three times a year. This is a livestock market with a wide offer of everyday goods and a centuries-old tradition. The old tree population in the market area is an impressive natural monument.
Touristinfo Idstein
Killingerhaus
65510 Idstein
Tel. +49 (0) 61 26 / 78-620
Fax +49 (0) 61 26 / 78-865
tourist-info@idstein.de
www.idstein.de
Am Dorfbrunnen 6
65510 Idstein-Oberauroff
Tel.: 06126/8474
www.hotelkern.de
Himmelsbornweg
65510 Idstein
Tel.: 06126/78 620