In the past 16 years since moving here, we have taken many visitors to Oberursel Altstadt. Most get out their camera right away as soon as we get close to the Altstadt. There are also quite a few Biergarten around, some hidden behind courtyard gates.

Oberursel Market Place

The most famous view, undoubtedly, is the one below – looking at St. Ursula Church.

Oberursel and St. Ursula Church

Behind the church, we passed a little house resembling a Hexenhäuschen (gingerbread house). Its gate, decorated with a cat, telling us to be aware of the dog, twice.

Warnung vor dem Hunde!

In one of the two Biergarten where we stopped (Zum Schwanen), two of us ordered Gebackene Apfelringe mit Vanille Eis (fried apple rings with vanilla ice-cream). Since this was about the 10th time this month I had to translate this for non-German speakers, I figured I would post a picture.

Gebratene Apfelringe mit Vanille Eis (fried apple rings with vanilla ice-cream)

I prefer savory food, so I stuck to beer instead. But I was told the dish is as delicious as it looks.

Yesterday, just as dusk was starting to settle over Oberursel, I had the chance to take a few, yet typical, photos of our traditional Oberursel.

Marktplatz Oberursel

Marktplatz Oberursel

Strackgasse Oberursel

There were not many shoppers out. The roads were slippery and the slush made walking a bit hard. This was a very quiet day for businesses in this part of Oberursel, considering Christmas is just around the corner…