Wiesbaden-Frauenstein
Frauenstein | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 50°3′54″N 8°9′14″E / 50.06500°N 8.15389°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| District | Urban district |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Government | |
| • Director of Borough | Adolf Lupp (SPD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.65 km2 (4.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020-12-31) | |
• Total | 2,382 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 65201 |
| Dialling codes | 0611 |
| Vehicle registration | WI |
Frauenstein (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁaʊənˌʃtaɪn] ⓘ) is the westernmost borough of the city of Wiesbaden, located in the Rhine Main Area near Frankfurt and capital of the federal state of Hesse, Germany. The borough has a population of approximately 2,400. The formerly independent village was incorporated into Wiesbaden in 1928.
The historic village center is located in the south of the borough. In the center of it are the ruins of a medieval castle, of which the keep still stands. Known as the "Gateway to the Rheingau", the historic village is surrounded by vineyards and fruit orchards. Around late April and early May, its blooming cherry trees make Frauenstein a popular destination.