Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt

Sachsenhausen, situated in Frankfurt, stands out as the city's most populous and extensive district. It lies south of the Main river and shares borders with Niederrad and Flughafen to the west, as well as Oberrad to the east. Notably, Sachsenhausen-Süd is predominantly covered by the Frankfurt City Forest.

Sachsenhausen, established in the 12th century as Frankfurt's river gateway, retains its original charm unlike Frankfurt's historic center, which was mostly destroyed in 1944. It houses around 55,422 people and features a riverside youth hostel. Founded in 1193, it maintains its historical essence.

The River Main's embankment hosts the Museum Embankment, home to Germany's famous museums and the annual Museum-Embankment-Festival, also known as the Night of the Museums. Sachsenhausen's southern old town has a vibrant nightlife with over two dozen bars and restaurants.

Sachsenhausen's main street, Schweizer Straße, boasts traditional cider houses like Zum gemalten Haus and Wagner, known for their homemade applewine. These cider houses are recognizable by their evergreen wreaths. While Textorstraße and the Altstadt are famous for cider houses, they're widespread in southern Hesse, with Sperling apple orchards dotting the countryside. Local rules often make applewine the cheapest drink in public places.

Furthermore, there is a relatively new part of Sachsenhausen built on the former slaughterhouse grounds. To locate it, try looking along Deutschherrnufer, numbered between 40 and 50. This area is directly across from the new European Central Bank headquarters on the opposite side of the river.

Notable landmarks in Sachsenhausen include the Henninger Turm and the Goetheturm. Additionally, Sachsenhausen is home to the Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology.