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Dreieich
Skip Dreieich as a destination: it's a commuter suburb 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Frankfurt. Use it only for a budget airport hotel or a quiet walk in Dreieichenhain's old quarter.Skip Dreieich as a destination: it's a commuter suburb 6.2 mi (10 km) south of Frankfurt. Use it only for a budget airport hotel or a quiet walk in Dreieichenhain's old quarter.
Dreieich is a cluster of five former villages 10 km south of Frankfurt. The main draw is Dreieichenhain, a small Altstadt with half-timbered houses and the ruins of Burg Hayn, a Salian-era castle. Most visitors only pass through for the Mercure near the airport or a meal at the Faselstall. Half a day covers the old quarter; otherwise it's a bedroom community.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, grey)
- Airport
- FRA
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dreieich110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dreieich, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyDreieich is a safe suburb; the main risk is traffic on the main roads.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFRA Frankfurt Airport (14 km (8.7 mi); S-Bahn S3/S4 from Dreieich-Buchschlag station, about 20 min).FRA Frankfurt Airport (8.7 mi (14 km); S-Bahn S3/S4 from Dreieich-Buchschlag station, about 20 min).
- Getting aroundS-Bahn lines S3 and S4 connect Dreieich-Buchschlag to Frankfurt Hbf (15 min) and the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Sit-down mealLunch (main course, traditional Hessian)€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L, local)€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Metro or bus rideS-Bahn single ticket (Frankfurt–Dreieich)€5.50 (≈ US$7) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed (shared room), a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRA Frankfurt Airport (14 km (8.7 mi); S-Bahn S3/S4 from Dreieich-Buchschlag station, about 20 min)FRA Frankfurt Airport (8.7 mi (14 km); S-Bahn S3/S4 from Dreieich-Buchschlag station, about 20 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dreieich: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
S-Bahn lines S3 and S4 connect Dreieich-Buchschlag to Frankfurt Hbf (15 min) and the airport. Buses run between the five districts; a taxi across town costs about €15.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
S3/S4 from Dreieich-Buchschlag, 15 min
Museums, Römer, Main riverbanks.
Door to door: About 40 min
S3 to Darmstadt Hbf, about 25 min
Mathildenhöhe, Residenzschloss, Jugendstil.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min by car
Car via A5 and B45, about 40 min; train via Darmstadt and Erbach, about 1 h 15 min
Half-timbered old town, castle, Christmas market.
Door to door: About 1 h
S3 to Bensheim, then bus or taxi, about 40 min
Bergstraße wine town, castle above.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Dreieich-Buchschlag station
S-Bahn to Frankfurt and the airport; the Mercure is a 10-min walk.
Dreieichenhain
Quiet, historic core; limited hotels, mostly guesthouses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| S-Bahn single ticket (Frankfurt–Dreieich)2 × €6 · check | €11 |
| Taxi from Frankfurt Airport to Dreieich1 × €35 · check | €35 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €37 |
| Trip total≈ €202 per person per day, bed included | €403≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Lunch (main course, traditional Hessian) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Beer (0.5 L, local) | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| S-Bahn single ticket (Frankfurt–Dreieich) | €5.50 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| Taxi 5 km | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- S-Bahn trains run every 15–30 min; last service around 1:00 on weeknights.S-Bahn trains run every 15–30 min; last service around 1:00 AM on weeknights.
- The Burg Hayn ruins are free to enter but the keep is closed; check the museum website for opening times.
- Dreieich is a low-crime suburb; watch for bicycles on pavements in the Altstadt.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Berlin; the US, UK and many others have consulates in Frankfurt.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Frankfurt Airport → Dreieich-Buchschlag (S-Bahn): about €5.50 (≈ US$7), 20 min (check)
- Taxi Frankfurt Airport → Dreieich: €35–45 (≈ US$45–55)
- S-Bahn Dreieich → Frankfurt Hbf: about €5.50 (≈ US$7), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-kuh)
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me (ent-shool-dee-goong)
- Sprechen Sie Englisch? — Do you speak English? (shpreh-khen zee eng-lish)
- Was kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vas koh-stet das)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dreieich. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, grey) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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