We finally took the time to tour Oberursel with a guide yesterday. We meant to do it since we moved here but since we were busy getting settled in on weekends and the guided tour is offered only on the first Saturday each month, we kept missing it.
The name Oberursel is celtic in origin meaning something like "running waters". It is known as the gateway to the Taunus and was established 791 A.D. These days it's better known for the Frankfurt International School but back in the old days it was a milling and weaver's town. There are several old mills still standing today. The old part of town used to be surrounded by a protective wall.
Currently, Oberursel is celebrating the "Orscheler Sommer" (Oberursel Sommerfest) running from June through August. Annually, Oberursel also celebrates the "Brunnenfest" (Fountain Festival), a tribute to many of the fountains found in Oberursel. You can see pictures of some of the fountains by clicking on the picture above and going through the tour of the city.
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Wow, I would never have guessed the name was Celtic! I see it and think "ober" as in "upper" and "Ursel" as in the German nickname for Ursula! Upper Ursula made no sense, though....so now it is all clear. :)
Hi CN,
It's the Ursel part that apparently has some celtic roots. The tour guide pointed out that it had nothing to do with St. Ursula, which we also assumed. Lots of celtic ruins in the area and also on display at the city museum.
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