Staying in Sachsenhausen: meals and useful walking routes
Distinguish the lanes around the old tavern quarter from the broader neighborhood around Schweizer Strasse. They give you different routes for an evening meal and different walks home afterwards. Before booking accommodation, look at which side of this large district you will be staying in, especially if you expect to walk to the river most days.
At a glance
- Best for
- Apple wine, evenings
- At night
- Lively; loud on weekends
- Getting around
- Trams 14, 15, 16; S-Bahn Lokalbahnhof
- Price level
- €€
Cobbled streets of apple wine taverns south of the river, lively on weekends.
Good for
- Apple wine, dinner and bars on the doorstep
- A younger, social crowd
- Walking to the museums and the old town
Think twice if
- You sleep lightly and the room faces Brückenstrasse on a weekend
- You want a wide choice of hotels
What is near Sachsenhausen
Museumsufer
From Schweizer Platz, walk about 10 minutes north along Schweizer Strasse to reach the museums and riverside on Schaumainkai.
Eiserner Steg
Allow about 15 minutes from Schweizer Platz to reach the pedestrian bridge, following the south bank east once you reach the river.
Old Sachsenhausen
Walk about 15 minutes east from Schweizer Platz toward the lanes around Klappergasse, where taverns cluster close together.
Eating in Sachsenhausen
Apfelwein Wagner and Zum Gemalten Haus are on Schweizer Strasse, while Fichtekränzi is on Wallstrasse. Look at menus before choosing if you want a lighter meal or vegetarian options. For an evening with a group, check reservation arrangements rather than assuming a large table will be available.
Getting around from Sachsenhausen
Schweizer Platz has the U1, U2, U3 and U8. Lokalbahnhof is an S-Bahn option nearer the eastern streets. Sachsenhausen covers a substantial area, so compare walking distances from both stations to your address. The river bridges are useful for journeys into the center on foot.
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Staying in Sachsenhausen: meals and useful walking routes
Is Schweizer Strasse close to the old tavern lanes?
They are within walking distance, but they are separate parts of the neighborhood. Allow roughly 15 minutes between Schweizer Platz and the lanes around Klappergasse.
Should I reserve a tavern table?
Check with your chosen place, particularly for a group or a weekend dinner. A reservation is helpful when you want a specific meal time rather than choosing somewhere as you walk.
Which station should I use for my hotel?
Compare Schweizer Platz and Lokalbahnhof with your exact address. Schweizer Platz serves the underground, while Lokalbahnhof offers S-Bahn services nearer the eastern part of the neighborhood.