Police arrest man at bicycle stand

Police in Oberursel have arrested a man for allegedly trying to steal a bicycle.

They were called by a passer by on Thursday, 3rd August, 2017 at 9.45pm, who had seen a man doing something to a number of bikes at the station.  The police were able to find the 41-year-old man from Oberursel whilst he was still there and took him away for questioning.  He has since been released.

Farewell to the U2

The “U2” type of trains have been running on the lines through Frankfurt since the U-Bahn service started on 4th October, 1968, and have been a regular sight in Oberursel since 1978.  Recently they have been replaced by newer models – the “U5” is currently in use on the U3 line – and last weekend the day arrived for the last ones to be taken out of service.

For one day only, six of the remaining U2 trains, including three of the original sets, travelled back and forth between Oberursel-Bahnhof and Römerstadt, a route that was not even possible until 2010.  Along the route, enthusiasts gathered to use the last opportunity to take photos their last journeys.

Those original three train sets, numbered 303, 304, and 305, have been restored and repainted in their original livery.  They will be joining a collection of historic trains in Frankfurt that are maintained for private hire and special events. [Read more…]

Station Forecourt on Wednesday Evening

Oberursel's station forecourt at 8.30pm on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2015

Oberursel’s station forecourt at 8.30pm on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2015

A weekend of fun for everyone at the station

This weekend (7th-9th August, 2015) sees an unusual and exciting event take place at Oberursel’s station.  As part of the Orscheler Sommer events, local residents, clubs and companies have got together to organise a weekend to “play and get to know each other”.

Already, three lorry loads of sand have been delivered to make a temporary sand pit for children to play in.

The fun starts on Friday with sand castle building from 10am.  In the afternoon from 3pm onwards there will be boule, coffee and cakes, and music.  The Eastend Jazzband start at 3pm, followed by Stormin’ Norman at 4.30pm. [Read more…]

Photos from the party at the station

Organised by local residents and part of the Orscheler Sommer, the party at the station took place between the 8th and 10th of August, 2014.

Here are some photos taken during Friday evening and Saturday afternoon:

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Witness sought after theft at station

Police are looking for a witness to a theft that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning at Oberursel’s main station.

Between 5.20am and 5.45am on 13th July, 2014, a 20-year-old had his wallet stolen out of his pocket after he fell asleep on a bench.  The two men also tried to take his mobile phone as well, but were disturbed when the S-Bahn entered the station and the man woke up.

During the theft the men were observed by a witness, who thought at first that they were friends with the man on the bench, and it was only after they went separate ways that she realised that she was wrong and told the man he had been robbed.

Detectives in Bad Homburg would like to talk to her and ask that she calls 06172 1200 to contact them.

TaunusDisco World Cup Special for over 40s at Tanzschule Pritzer

Oberursel Station at night with the Taunus Disco going on insideA disco for over 40s is being held under the name of “TaunusDisco” in the dance school “Tanzschule Pritzer” in the old station building on Saturday, 12th July, 2014.

The music will be a mixture of current music and tracks from the countries that made it to the semi-finals of the World Cup, all mixed by DJ Param.

Entry is from 9pm and costs 8 Euro.  For those not wanting to miss the match for 3rd place, this will be shown live in the foyer.

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Taunus Disco – Dancing in the station for the over 40s

Dance into May at the station with DJ Param

Oberursel Station at night with the Taunus Disco going on insideA disco entitled “Tanz in den Mai” (dance into May) is being held in the dance school “Tanzschule Pritzer” in the old station building on Wednesday, 30th April, 2014.

The music will be mixed by DJ Param.

Entry is from 9pm and costs 8 Euro.

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Taunus Disco – Dancing in the station for the over 40s

Two bicycles stolen in one weekend

Two locked up bicycles were recently stolen in the space of one weekend in the town centre.

In one case, a bicycle worth €170 was taken from the bicycle stand at the front of the station building between 8am on Friday, 17th January, 2014 and 12pm the following day.  The bicycle had been chained to the stand.

A bicycle worth €390 was stolen between 7am on Friday, 17th January, 2014 and 9am the next morning from the Holzweg.  This time the bicycle was not only attached to the stand, but the stand was in the yard of a house.

TaunusDisco for over 40s at Tanzschule Pritzer

Oberursel Station at night with the Taunus Disco going on insideA disco for over 40s is being held under the name of “TaunusDisco” in the dance school “Tanzschule Pritzer” in the old station building on Saturday, 14th December, 2013.

The music will be a mixture of current music such as “funk” and “soul”, and also some lesser-known pieces such as World Music, all mixed by DJ Param.

Entry is from 9pm and costs 8 Euro.

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Taunus Disco – Dancing in the station for the over 40s

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