Rüsselsheim am Main

Rüsselsheim am Main is the largest city in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. It is one of seven special status cities (implementing several functions that counties normally provide) in Hessen and is located on the Main, between Frankfurt and Mainz, only a few kilometres from its mouth in Mainz. The suburbs of Bauschheim and Königstädten are included in Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim has attained international recognition through the presence of the German car company Opel.

Rüsselsheim am Main
Aerial view
Location of Rüsselsheim am Main within Groß-Gerau district
Rüsselsheim am Main
Rüsselsheim am Main
Coordinates: 50°00′N 08°26′E
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionDarmstadt
DistrictGroß-Gerau
Government
  Lord mayor (201723) Udo Bausch (Ind.)
Area
  Total58.3 km2 (22.5 sq mi)
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total67,277
  Density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
65428
Dialling codes06142
Vehicle registrationGG
Websitewww.ruesselsheim.de
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