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 Germany's highest wooden tower |
Sachsenhäuser Landwehrweg / Im Stadtwald Frankfurt, HES 60599 Germany |
During the 19th century a lookout tower stood in the easterly section of the town forest. In 1931 a new tower made from wood was erected at the highest point in Sachsenhausen. As this area is supposed to have been a favourite spot of the famous poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, the tower was named after him. The building is made mainly from local forest wood. With a height of 43 metres and 198 steps, the tower is the highest wooden tower in Germany. From the top you get a breath-taking view of Frankfurt, the town forest and the surrounding area. On a clear day you can also see the mountains of Taunus, Spessart, Odenwald, Vogelsberg and further-afield. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bert N. |
 Photo: Stephan Mosel  |
 Photo: Michael |
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One more for the road |
Hainer Weg 60-64 Frankfurt, HES 60599 Germany +49 69 2123 8800 (Frankfurt Tourismus) |
This white, 120 metre-high silo was built in 1961 by the Henninger brewery to store up to 16,000 tons of barley. As such, it is the tallest brewery in the country. 761 steps lead up to the viewing platform which offers fine views of the city and the surrounding countryside. A rotating restaurant is located in the tower along with a small museum devoted to the history of brewing. The building is also linked with a major sporting event: every year, the world's best cyclists meet to race round the Henninger Tower circuit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Renate Hattenhauer |
