Königstein in the Taunus

If you're heading south to Germany, find a cheap self-drive holiday at Risskov with cheap and child-friendly hotels. Not far from Frankfurt am Main is Königstein im Taunus. The name 'Königstein' means 'king stone' and legend has it that it was the Merovingian King Chlodwig (466-511), who had a castle on the mountain and a chapel in a nearby valley, who founded Königstein im Taunus in thanks for a prophecy that had promised him victory over Alemannia, and the prophecy came true. Königstein became even more easily accessible from Frankfurt am Main in 1906 when the railway between Königstein and Frankfurt was built and since then the town has just continued to grow. Today it remains a very pleasant town and a sought-after place to go on holiday and enjoy the surrounding nature.

Visit the old castle or take a walk through the city centre and try some of the good beer served around the city. Find your holiday at Risskov and drive yourself, at your own pace, on a cheap summer holiday or winter break to southern Germany.