Nieder-Eschbach

Nieder-Eschbach is a residential district in northern Frankfurt featuring a mix of homes and green spaces across a wide area. The neighborhood maintains its local infrastructure with shops, services, and access routes that connect it to the rest of the city.

First mentioned in historical records around 772, this area experienced French rule before becoming part of the Grand Duchy of Hesse in 1806. The shifts between different powers shaped how the district developed over the following centuries.

The neighborhood is home to the German headquarters of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat at Bait us-Sabuh and several Protestant and Catholic churches that reflect the religious diversity of its residents. These sites show how different faith communities coexist and are woven into daily life here.

The area connects to Frankfurt through multiple bus routes and light rail services, making it easy to reach from other parts of the city. Proximity to highways A5 and A661 provides straightforward vehicle access for those arriving by car.

This district preserves traces of brown coal mining from the 18th and 19th centuries near Pfingstberg, where extraction once took place. Today these former mining areas stand as quiet reminders of an industrial past that reshaped the local landscape.

Location: Frankfurt

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

GPS coordinates: 50.20639,8.66417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26