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Arboretum Main-Taunus

About

Arboretum Main-Taunus is a unique forest park near Frankfurt am Main, showcasing global biodiversity across 76 hectares. Established in 1981 on the site of a former airfield, the arboretum was created as a reforestation project to offset the expansion of Frankfurt Airport. It now features over 600 species of trees and shrubs from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, grouped into 38 forest communities representing North America, Asia, Europe, the Caucasus, and Asia Minor. Visitors can explore wide paths and narrow trails that wind through diverse landscapes, from Himalayan groves to North American woodlands. The park also includes wetlands, orchards, a forest education center, and a geological trail, making it ideal for both leisure and learning. Located between Eschborn, Sulzbach, and Schwalbach, the arboretum offers a peaceful escape and a botanical journey around the world just minutes from Frankfurt. It stands as a living museum of trees, promoting conservation, education, and outdoor recreation.

Frankfurt am Main Germany
Arboretum Main-Taunus
Location

The Arboretum Main-Taunus is located at Am Weißen Stein in Schwalbach am Taunus, near Frankfurt am Main, postal code 65824. Situated about 13 kilometers southwest of Frankfurt’s city center, the arboretum spans 76 hectares and serves as a vast green retreat showcasing 600 different species of trees and bushes grouped according to their natural geographic regions from North America, Asia, Europe, and the Caucasus. Its design replicates temperate forest landscapes, with meadows, wetlands, and educational paths for plants and local trees. Nearby, visitors can access the Schwalbach am Taunus train station or Eschborn Frankfurter Straße bus stop, with Frankfurt (Main) Höchst Bahnhof reachable within a short walk, making it easily accessible by public transport. Surrounding towns like Eschborn and Schwalbach provide a quiet residential atmosphere with local amenities, contrasting the urban hustle of Frankfurt. The arboretum offers a peaceful escape for nature walks, wildlife observation, and family outings while being close to metropolitan conveniences.​

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