Königstein im Taunus

Town in Hesse, GermanyKönigstein im Taunus TownView from Königstein castle ruins over the town Coat of armsLocation of Königstein im Taunus within Hochtaunuskreis district Location of Königstein im TaunusKönigstein im Taunus Location within GermanyShow map of GermanyKönigstein im Taunus Location within HesseShow map of HesseCoordinates: 50°11′N 8°28′E / 50.183°N 8.467°E / 50.183; 8.467CountryGermanyStateHesseDistrictHochtaunuskreis Government • Mayor (2024–30) Jakob Dienst (CDU)Area • Total25.05 km2 (9.67 sq mi)Highest elevation410 m (1,350 ft)Lowest elevation200 m (660 ft)Population (2024-12-31) • Total16,680 • Density665.9/km2 (1,725/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)Postal codes61462Dialling codes06174, 06173 MammolshainVehicle registrationHG, USIWebsitewww.koenigstein.de Königstein im Taunus (German pronunciation: [ˈkøːnɪçʃtaɪn ʔɪm ˈtaʊnʊs] ⓘ, lit. 'Königstein in the Taunus') is a spa town that lies on the thickly wooded slopes of the Taunus in Hesse, Germany. The town is part of the Frankfurt Rhein-Main urban area and belongs to the Hochtaunuskreis district. Neighbouring places are Kronberg im Taunus