Liebighaus & Sachenhausen/apfelwein recommendations

I have a long layover in Frankfurt (about 10 hours) and am thinking of taking the train into town. I have done a little bit of research and the things that most interest me are Liebighaus and walking around Sachenhausen. I have two questions: one, are those two within walking distance of each other, and two, does anyone have a favorite place in Sachenhausen where I can try apfelwein? I will be in town around lunchtime, so planning to eat as well. Thanks!

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Although I lived in Sachsenhausen for several years, I can%26#39;t place the Liebighaus right now.

However, for Apfelwein: Places specializing in applwine are located along Schweizerstrasse and some of its side streets. The easiest way to get there from the airport is to take the S-Bahn shuttle to the Frankfurt main station (Frankfurt Hbf -Hauptbahnhof) and switch there to the U-Bahn (subway) to Schweizerplatz, which is bi-sected by the Schweizerstrasse. The main action in the %26quot;Aeppelwoi%26quot; bistros is in the evening, however.

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Yes, you can walk from the Liebighaus as it is in Saachsenhausen, as well. To get to the Liebighaus, either walk from Hauptbahnhof, U-Bahn station Willy-Brandt Platz (square) or Schweizer Platz:

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You can get ?bbelwoi (apple wine) anywhere in Frankfurt, the most famous places being along Textor St. in Sachsenhausen or the Wagner restaurant right on Schweizer St. They serve very good local food as well.

Don%26#39;t forget to visit the R?mer Square just across the river as well.

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Apple wine places on Schweizer Str are more touristy:

- Wagner%26#39;s is a crowd-magnet and has excellent %26quot;Rippsche mit Kraut%26quot;

- Gemaltes Haus is right next door and much more geared towards the older apple wine enthusiasts

The places along Textorstr are the real gems:

- %26quot;Feuerr?dsche%26quot; has excellent main courses (Tafelspitz) and desert; also a very young, relaxed atmosphere

- %26quot;Germania%26quot; and %26quot;Kanonesteppel%26quot; are also good with extra large food selections and probably less pricy than most others

Insider tips (in Alt-Sachsenhausen)

- Atschel (my current favorite)

- Lorsbacher Tal (very traditional)

- Fichtekr?nzi (always gets great reviews)

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