English guide through Burgholzhausen

Have you just moved to Friedrichsdorf-Burgholzhausen or are you coming for a visit? Anyway you found us: welcome in our little town!

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Since 1972 Burgholzhausen vor der Höhe has belonged to the town of Friedrichsdorf, not far from the Taunus hills. This was a time when the whole of Hesse saw a large reorganisation of its towns and villages. Until then, Burgholzhausen was  a small independent village on the border of the Wetterau. The telephone area code 06007 is a relic of that time, Friedrichsdorf has 06172 and the district of Köppern 06175. In Friedrichsdorf, Philipp Reis invented the telephone. About 3,650 inhabitants (status Oct. 2023) live in the most beautiful district of Friedrichsdorf with its charming timber-framed houses close to both churches.

The protestant church is right opposite the old “townhall”, we call it “Altes Rathaus“. The old timber building was reconstructed in 1605, first as an administrative office and school.  A big fire had destroyed almost all houses in the village a few years earlier. It has now become a place to meet, where its classical music events “miniature” have made a name thoughout in the entire Rhein-Main region. Once a month, on Sundays, a little café offers traditional cake and coffee. Local associations and the local political council hold their meetings there. If you are planning a wedding, the ceremony can be held in the medieval ambience of the Altes Rathaus.

While it is unusual enough that a small village like Burgholzhausen has two churches – a protestant and a catholic one – it is all the more remarkable that they are also about the same age. Over 300 years ago, master builder Johann Wilhelm Dettler, born in the neighbouring village of Rodheim, designed and constructed them. You still see his name over the entrance of the protestant church. You should visit both because each has its own special features inside. Whereas the protestant church stayed simple but has unique colourful pictures on the gallery. The catholic church is in baroque style and is reminiscent of Bavarian churches. The stories of the churches over the centuries are closely linked to the history of Burgholzhausen or Holzhausen, as it was formerly called until 1939. If you want to learn more, come and take part in the occasional guided tours offered or contact the local churches direct.

Burgholzhausen was first documented in old documents in 1222, although it is much older for sure. Old historical documents and dates tend to be unreliable and difficult to read, so actually the original document was recently identified to date back to 1221 instead of 1222. Due to the Covid pandemic, celebrations to mark the 800th jubilee were held during the course of 2023. Learn more about Burgholzhausen.

If you are interested in more of Burgholzhausen’s rich history, booklets are available in German at the reception in the Friedrichsdorf town hall or the local museums. There, you can get also special souvenirs of Friedrichsdorf.

To mark the 800th jubilee, a brand-new chronicle about the history of the village with many pictures and interesting background stories was published.

 

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Burgholzhausen for and with Kids

For young families there are two kindergartens, “Kinderburg Burgholzhausen” and “Burgholzhäuser Spatzennest”, and a primary school in Burgholzhausen, all within walking distance. For older children, the Philipp-Reis-Schule is only about 1.5 km away and there is a public school-bus service. Burgholzhausen has many clubs, societies and associations: in addition to football, tennis and pickleball there are many more activities offered by the local sports club. The choir “La Cappella Ensembles” is well-known and offers something for every age group. Other associations like the local fire brigade offer special programmes for children. A public sports area called “Sportpark” is only about 1.5 km away and easy to reach by bicycle or bus. The Friedrichsdorf Youth Office comes regularily to each district in Friedrichsdorf with a van called “Friedzbox“. Special programs or just “meet and greets” are offered to 10 to 21-year-olds.

There are several public playgrounds in Burgholzhausen, the biggest centrally located at the bottom of the  “Oberberg” in the middle of the “old town”. Children can enjoy the football area, swings and several climbing scaffolds right next to the “Erlenbach”, a stream flowing through Burgholzhausen. Also, there is a small pond nearby surrounded by woods where you can even see turtles if you are lucky and patient enough.

 

 

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Shopping in Burgholzhausen

Many of live’s necessities can be found locally in Burgholzhausen.

Butcher “Landmetzgerei Kempf” offers a rich variety of meet and sausages, the “Reinhardshof” offers fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and more in its farm shop. August Wehrheim Getränkehandel is a large supplier of a wide range of drinks. Since October 2023, the local shopping facilities got extended by a speciality shop for Romanian food. The local supermarket “Netto” caters for all other daily grocery and household requirements. Flowers as presents or for your garden are obtainable from Elke at the “Blumeneck”. Other gifts or decorations in “Inges Laden – Schenken und Wohnen”. Five hairdressers in Burgholzhausen help you look your best! You’re spoilt for choice.

Get a current list of Burgholzhausen shops

Restaurants

Two Italian restaurants “Pizzeria Amico” and “Pizzeria Da Santo” offer a wide choice of pizza, pasta, meat and fish.

Want to enjoy a night out with a drink and meet some locals? Then “Merlin” is the place. You can sit at the bar and have a chat with owner Dany or other visitors or play a round of darts.

“Welter 1908” is a Straußwirtschaft – a wine tavern open only during certain times of the year. It has a quaint courtyard to sit outside and a beautifully restored restaurant in the old barn of the farmhouse right in the middle of the old town of Burgholzhausen. Its homemade cider is a must, but the choice of wine is also recommendable.

Get a current list of restaurants

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Medical Help

General practitioner Dr. med. Peter Lauffer, and dentist Silvia Franke-Beichert have practices in Burgholzhausen.

In case of medical emergencies dial 116 117 or the central emergency number of fire brigade 112.

Waste collection

If you live in Burgholzhausen or have been in Germany, you will know that all household waste has to be segregated for recycling purposes. Every house has several dustbins/garbage cans, each with a different coloured lid.

• brown: organic / biodegradable waste
• grey: residual / general waste
• yellow: plastics, tins and packaging marked with the sign “Grüner Punkt“. You can get free yellow bags at the stationary shops and place them outside on collection day
• blue: wastepaper
• Garden waste is collected once per month.
• For bulky waste there is a phone number and email address on the “Müllkalender” (waste collection schedule). You will be given a personal pickup date.

Waste collection schedule “Müllkalender“: Burgholzhausen is tour 11. The calendar can be obtained in a print version, online or you can use a garbage-collection app.

Friedrichsdorf has a recycling centre, Marie-Curie-Straße 6, between Burgholzhausen and Friedrichsdorf, near the Autobahn bridge. During the opening hours you can bring garden waste and electric appliances free of charge; for bulky waste and everything else you will need to pay a small fee. Every first Saturday per month, hazardous substances like old paints, cleaning solutions can be disposed of. New since 2023: the mobile dangerous-waste truck comes to Burgholzhausen. Dates are on the “Müllkalender”, printed version or on the webpage here.

If you have any questions, you can call the Friedrichsdorf townhall administration at 06172/731-0.

View Burgholzhausen garbage pick up calendar and more

 

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