The Ursel Brook: It gave Oberursel its name and used to be the town's source of life. Even today, it flows pleasantly through town. The origin of the word "Ursella", from which both the town and the brook derive their names, goes back 2000 years in time to early settlements.

During the Middle Ages, Oberursel's culture and economy flourished thanks to the weavers, cloth makers and cloth traders, relying on the brook for water and power. Then again, during the time of the Industrial Revolution, the numerous mills along the Ursel Brook were the basis of the town's wealth.

Today Oberursel benefits from its privileged location on the slopes of the Taunus Mountains, its easy connections and access to the greater Rhine-Main-Area and the entrepreneurial spirit of its population .... and the banks of the Ursel Brook are just perfect for recreation.

Famous Engraving by Merian Dating from the 16th Century