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Roßdorf
Skip Roßdorf unless you have a specific reason to visit: it's a quiet village with one historic building and a craft museum, best as a 1-hour stop on a drive through South Hesse.
Roßdorf is a small fruit-growing and wine village at the foot of an extinct volcano, 15 minutes south of Darmstadt. Its main draw is the 1575 half-timbered old city hall and the South Hessian handicraft museum in the former station. Most travellers will find more to do in nearby Darmstadt or Michelstadt.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many seasonal wine taverns closed)
- Airport
- FRA
- Nights
- 0
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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 Roßdorf110 ▾
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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 Roßdorf, 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
- SafetyVery safe; typical rural German village with low crime.
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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 (About 45 km (28 mi) north; S-Bahn or train to Darmstadt, then bus to Roßdorf.).FRA Frankfurt Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; S-Bahn or train to Darmstadt, then bus to Roßdorf.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride to Darmstadt€3.00 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Budget bedDouble room at Hotel Bessunger Forst, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Hotel Bessunger Forst, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room at Hotel Bessunger Forst, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
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 (About 45 km (28 mi) north; S-Bahn or train to Darmstadt, then bus to Roßdorf.)FRA Frankfurt Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; S-Bahn or train to Darmstadt, then bus to Roßdorf.)
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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Aug (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roßdorf: 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)
16 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 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
The village is walkable. Buses from Darmstadt stop at several points along the main road.
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: 20 min
Bus from Roßdorf, about 15 min
Mathildenhöhe, Hessisches Landesmuseum and the Jugendstil quarter.
Door to door: 30 min
Drive via B426, about 25 min
Half-timbered old town and the Odenwald Museum.
Bensheim
goDoor to door: 20 min
Drive via B3, about 15 min
Bergstraße wine route and the Auerbach Castle ruins.
Door to door: 25 min
Drive via B3, about 20 min
Starkenburg Castle and the historic market square.
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.
Darmstädter Straße area
Near the Hotel Bessunger Forst; quiet, on the main road into town.
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
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room at Hotel Bessunger Forst1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus Darmstadt–Roßdorf return2 × €6 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €25 |
| Trip total≈ €139 per person per day, bed included | €277≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Glass of Apfelwein | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Local wine (glass) | €3.50–6.00 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Coffee | €2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus ride to Darmstadt | €3.00 (≈ US$4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Straußwirtschaften are seasonal: check opening times before visiting.
- No train station; the old station is now a museum.
- Limited dining options in the evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US Consulate General is in Frankfurt; most other embassies are in Berlin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Darmstadt Hbf → Roßdorf: about €3 (≈ US$4), 15 min (check)
- Taxi Darmstadt → Roßdorf: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Ein Glas Apfelwein, bitte — One glass of apple wine, please (ein glahs ah-pfel-vine, bit-teh)
- Was kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vahs koh-stet dahs)
- Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? — Where is the bus stop? (voh ist dee boos-hahl-teh-shtel-leh)
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 Roßdorf. 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 Nov–Feb (many seasonal wine taverns closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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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