Sachsenhausen, Historic riverside district in Frankfurt, Germany
Sachsenhausen is a district on the southern Main riverbank in Frankfurt that runs from the water to the city limits. The northern lanes preserve old half-timbered houses and narrow sidewalks, while the southern parts show residential blocks and green spaces.
Early documents mention the settlement in 1193, when fishermen and farmers supplied Frankfurt with food. In the 19th century, industrial development and city expansion changed the area, while the old quarter by the river kept its character.
Many cider houses line Klappergasse and its side streets, where guests drink from large Bembel pitchers and order Hessian dishes. The taverns preserve old wooden tables, green glass vases and wall boards passed down through generations.
Schweizer Straße crosses the district and provides access to shops, eateries and metro stops. Narrow lanes in the northern part require orientation; riverbank promenades work well as a starting point for walks.
A regulation requires apple wine to remain the lowest-priced alcoholic drink in all public establishments. This rule applies only to this district and is still followed by tavern owners today.
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