Oberursel

Miscellanous

Museums and Regular Events

Picture of the newer town square
Epinay Town Square

The "Vortaunusmuseum" is located in the central marketplace. Its exhibits illustrate the town's history and the history of soap box derbies. Soap box derbies were invented in Oberursel, and the world championship is held in Oberursel every year.

Another popular event occurring in Oberursel is the Brunnenfest, an annual village fair held in the early summer, which attracts visitors from surrounding areas and around the world.

Economy

There are many well known companies located in Oberursel, predominantly in the IT and tourism industries.

  • Utimaco Safeware AG

  • Dimension Data Germany AG & Co (Until 2014)

  • Alte Leipziger (insurance)

  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland

  • AVIS

  • AFN ( Transmitter Weisskirchen)

  • IBM Data Center, Bommersheim

  • Dantotsu Intelligent Solutions

  • Condor Airlines operates an office in Oberursel