Alt-Sachsenhausen
An old quarter on the south bank of the Main, lined with traditional apple wine taverns. Green sauce and pork knuckle here offer an authentic taste of Hesse.
Sachsenhausen is Frankfurt's “apple wine district.” Its heart is the cobbled lanes around Klappergasse and Große Rittergasse. Apple wine (Apfelwein or Ebbelwoi) has a tart taste and is traditionally poured from grey-blue earthenware jugs (Bembel) into diamond-patterned glasses. A wreath of pine branches hanging at the door means that homemade wine is served that day. Must-try dishes include Grüne Soße (green sauce made with seven herbs, served with boiled eggs and potatoes), Handkäs mit Musik (a hand-pressed cheese), Frankfurter sausages and pork knuckle. Most taverns have long communal tables and a lively atmosphere. Expect to spend about 20 to 30 euros per person. The area gets busy in the evening, and some of the bar streets are noisy at night, so keep an eye on your belongings. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Eiserner Steg.
Opening hours
Pubs mostly open from 17:00 until late; some open at lunchtime
Nearby sights
- Frankfurt Cathedral
- Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
- Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK)
- Eiserner Steg
- Historical Museum Frankfurt
- Museum Angewandte Kunst
- Römerberg & New Old Town
- Kleinmarkthalle