Old Sachsenhausen Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Old Sachsenhausen. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Visiting Old Sachsenhausen is free—it’s a historic district in Frankfurt that you can explore at any time. However, if you plan on visiting with a tour, expect to pay anywhere around €280 for a walking tour for up to 15 people.

Home of Frankfurt’s apple wine, Old Sachsenhausen is known for its traditional taverns and cider pubs, known in German as apfelweinwirtschaften. The neighborhood’s half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets make it one of the most picturesque and atmospheric areas of the city. The Städel Museum, an art museum, is located nearby.

Yes, you can easily visit Old Sachsenhausen independently. The area is very walkable, and the neighborhood can be reached from other parts of the city by tram or local S-Bahn train. If you’d like to learn the history of Frankfurt’s apple wine tradition, then it’s best to visit with a guide.

Yes and no. The newer part of Sachsenhausen is great for families with children, as it’s where the city’s museum district is located, and you can also walk or cycle along the riverfront. However, Old Sachsenhausen doesn’t have as many daytime attractions and is better known for its nightlife.

The best time to visit Old Sachsenhausen is typically April through October, when the days are long and more likely to be sunny. Twice a year, the Dippemess cultural festival takes place in Frankfurt, which boasts rides and games, market stalls, and lots of apple wine. It runs for three weeks beginning at Easter and a week in September.