Frankenstein

Frankenstein is a ruin in , , . Frankenstein is situated nearby to the nature reserve , as well as near the suburb .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Frankenstein Castle and Brömster bei Darmstadt-Eberstadt.

is a hilltop castle in the overlooking the city of in Germany. This castle may have been an inspiration for Mary Shelley when she wrote her 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. is situated 720 metres south of Frankenstein.

Church
is situated 1¼ km southeast of Frankenstein.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Darmstadt-Eberstadt and Trautheim.

Suburb
Eberstadt is the southernmost borough of in Hessen, with a population of 23,728. is situated 2½ km northwest of Frankenstein.

Suburb
is a suburb, which is situated 4 km northeast of Frankenstein.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 4 km northwest of Frankenstein.

Frankenstein

Latitude
49.8° or 49° 48′ north
Longitude
8.66667° or 8° 40′ east
Elevation
274 metres (899 feet)
Open location code
8FXCRM28+2M
Geo­Names ID
2925556
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