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The Hauptwache, Frankfurt

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Frankfurt's main plaza, The Hauptwache is named after the Baroque building that is the plaza's centerpiece. The building was the home of Frankfurt's militia when it was a free city, and later it was a prison and a police station. Nowadays, it is a much friendlier place, with a cafe that been in operation since 1904. The Hauptwache Train Station in the plaza is one of the city's major transfer points between train lines, so locals often use the plaza as a meeting place. Plan to visit The Hauptwache during your Frankfurt vacation using our convenient Frankfurt visit planner.

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By KerryganTravels

The Hauptwache is the german word for the 'main watch.' It was and still is a police station which also grew to be a train station and a shopping centre. So when people go to the 'äHauptwache' they...

The Hauptwache is the german word for the 'main watch.' It was and still is a police station which also grew to be a train station and a shopping centre. So when people go to the 'äHauptwache' they... more »
By PaulP117

We had a very nice lunch at the Hauptwache restaurant during the Christmas market. This place is so iconic they could scrimp on the food, but they don’t. The schnitzel, soup and sausages were great...

We had a very nice lunch at the Hauptwache restaurant during the Christmas market. This place is so iconic they could scrimp on the food, but they don’t. The schnitzel, soup and sausages were great... more »
By Susikarrenberger

Good Central Location to reach local restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. Since several years the area has been turned into a pedestrian area which is much more convenient now. Especially the area..... more

Good Central Location to reach local restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. Since several years the area has been turned into a pedestrian area which is much more convenient now. Especially the area..... more »