Hattersheim am Main

“A town woven from threads of chocolate and whispers of ancient Celts.” That’s Hattersheim am Main for you. Right here, where the Main River winds its way through history, Hattersheim am Main has witnessed the rise and fall of empires. Hattersheim am Main sits in the heart of the Main-Taunus district, nestled within the vibrant Frankfurt Rhine-Main urban area. Hattersheim am Main wasn’t always “am Main.” Before 1972, the charming villages of Okriftel and Eddersheim, perched along the riverbanks, were independent. Then they joined Hattersheim, giving the town its current name, Hattersheim am Main. Imagine the scent of chocolate drifting through the air. Hattersheim am Main was once home to a bustling Sarotti chocolate factory. The iconic Sarotti Moor, a symbol of the brand, was a familiar sight here. The factory, a major employer in the Main-Taunus district, employed up to 2,000 workers in the 1960s. Its closure in 1994 marked the end of an era. The site is now recognized as a historic site in Hesse, a testament to Hattersheim am Main’s industrial past. But Hattersheim am Main’s story begins long before the aroma of chocolate filled the air. Centuries ago, Celts inhabited this land. Their presence is etched into the very soil, evidenced by a discovered burial ground. Fast forward through time, and Hattersheim am Main has seen Frankish settlers, the reign of various nobles, and its annexation to the Duchy of Nassau in 1806. Hattersheim am Main even played a role in the travels of royalty. In 1845, Queen Victoria of England passed through Hattersheim am Main, likely stopping at the town’s post office, the Alter Posthof. She documented the “extremely foreign looking” landscape and settlements in her diary. Hattersheim am Main has a unique coat of arms, a divided shield featuring a red lion and a silver lily. This emblem, based on the 1248 seal of nobleman Rupert von Hattersheim, symbolizes ruling power and purity. The lily might also be a nod to the Virgin Mary, once the patron saint of Hattersheim am Main’s church. Today, Hattersheim am Main offers visitors a blend of history and modern amenities. From the historic Alter Posthof and Nassauer Hof to the Art Nouveau waterworks and the Keltenpark, Hattersheim am Main invites you to explore its rich heritage. So, as you stand here, in Hattersheim am Main, remember the layers of stories beneath your feet. From ancient Celts to chocolate factories to royal visits, Hattersheim am Main whispers tales of the past, while embracing the present.