Friedberger Warte, Medieval watchtower in Frankfurt, Germany

The Friedberger Warte is a late Gothic watchtower built in 1478 on the Eulenberg, the highest point of Bornheim. It consists of a rectangular fortified courtyard measuring 22 by 28 meters, with a guardhouse containing a kitchen and a well room on the west side. The slender tower has a slate-covered roof.

A watchtower was first recorded here in 1350; the present late-Gothic Friedberger Warte was built in 1478 as the last watchtower of Frankfurt's Landwehr. In 1546 Frankfurt troops repelled imperial forces here during the Schmalkaldic War. Croatian troops burned tower and courtyard in 1634, and reconstruction began in 1637.

The building has served as a traditional restaurant since 1815, where visitors can enjoy local specialties like apple wine and beer in a historic setting. The rooms preserve the character of a classic Frankfurt tavern.

The tower stands on the Eulenberg at the junction of Friedberger Landstraße and Homburger Landstraße in northern Bornheim. Since December 2011 a combined tram and bus stop lies just south of it, served by tram line 18 and bus lines 30, M34 and 83. Cars coming from Homburger Landstraße can no longer turn left toward Bad Vilbel and must turn around at the Dortelweiler Straße roundabout.

In 2012, the square surrounding the tower underwent a major transformation when the traffic circle was converted into a multifunctional plaza with integrated tram lines. This modern redesign created an interesting contrast between the medieval structure and contemporary urban planning.