Eiserner Steg
A wrought-iron footbridge completed in 1869. From the bridge you can see the skyscrapers and cathedral together, making it a classic spot for photographing the Frankfurt skyline.
The Eiserner Steg connects the old town with Sachsenhausen on the south bank and is Frankfurt's best-known footbridge, with its railings hung with love locks. From the middle of the bridge, looking west, you can photograph the River Main with the bank skyscrapers known as Mainhattan. Looking east, you see the cathedral tower, which is especially beautiful at sunset. The landing at the north end is the main departure point for Main river sightseeing boats. A cruise of about an hour gives you a view of the skyline from the river (around ten-odd euros). The Mainufer riverside parks on both banks are good for walking and cycling, and in summer locals often picnic on the grass. On the south side is the museum embankment, where a flea market is held on Saturday mornings (check locally for the schedule).
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Historical Museum Frankfurt
- Römerberg & New Old Town
- Museum Angewandte Kunst
- Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
- St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
- Frankfurt Cathedral
- Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK)
- Kleinmarkthalle