Frankfurt am Main
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NORDEND - most popular living district of Frankfurt-city
Population: 53,687
Residential dwellings: 32,072 - highest population density in Frankfurt
Area: 475.9 hectares
Socio economic population: young mixed inhabitants with high celebrity content
Night life and shopping: Bergerstrasse with large outdoor shopping mall and hip bars with Mediterranean big city charm
Landscaped areas and parks: Guenthersburgpark, Bethmannpark
Architecture: large amount of prewar buildings, red sandstone is the prevalent construction material
Public transport service: U-Bahn (underground metro) and busses; 6 min to downtown.
BORNHEIM
Population: 26,391
Area: 278.1 hectares
Socio economic population: multi-ethnic cultures live harmoniously side-by-side
Night life and shopping: the popular Bergerstrasse " Bernemer Zeil", typical Hessian apple wine inns, trendy bars, alternative-chic comfort
Landscaped areas and parks: Guenthersburgpark
Architecture: mixed building styles, buildings from the Gruenderzeit (lit."Founding Epoch" German design style at the turn of the 19th century), quaint half-timber houses
Public transport service: U-Bahn (underground metro) route 4; 6 min to downtown.
WESTEND - most exclusive and expensive region in Frankfurt
Population: 24,515
Residential dwellings: 15,234
Area/size: 409.2 hectares
Socio economic population: high proportion of singles, high income big city residents
Night life and shopping: not a lot of shopping opportunities - Grueneburgweg, Reuterweg or downtown, very good restaurants and stylish bistros
Landscaped areas and parks: Palmengarten, Grueneburgpark, Rothschildallee
Architecture: distinguished, quiet city quarter with opulent Gruenderzeit facades (lit."Founding Epoch" German design style at the turn of the 19th century)
Public transport service: Opernplatz (opera) and Bankenviertel (financial district) in walking distance, U-Bahn (underground metro) route 6 and 7; 1-2 min to downtown
DOWNTOWN - highest price level
Population: 6,367
Area/size: 203.5 hectares including old town
Night life and shopping: Frankfurter Zeil (highest grossing shopping street in Germany). Music clubs and discotheques, Fressgasse (eatery alley): chic sauntering mile with boutiques, gourmet shops and street cafes, hip galleries and antique stores
Landscaped areas and parks: Obermainanlage, Anlagering
Architecture: Former old town mostly reconstructed, postwar buildings, Frankfurt's bank - skyline
Public transport service: in direct vicinity to the financial metropolis, main hub of U- and S-Bahn (underground metro and tram)
BOCKENHEIM
Population: 30,918
Area: 540 hectares
Socio economic population: residents from all walks of life, student presence and lifestyle prevalent in this quarter
Night life and shopping: central shopping street Leipzigerstrasse, numerous locals and cafes surround the University
Landscaped areas and parks: Von-Bernus-Park, Palmengarten, BUGA Gelaende
Architecture: many original prewar buildings, whole districts were renovated during the 90's, Diplomatenviertel (ambassadors quarter) impresses with its first-class villas, modern architecture stands out in the City-West
Public transport service: U-Bahn (underground metro) route 6 and 7 plus tram; walking distance to Westend and Messe (convention center)
OSTEND
Population: 26,174
Area: 643.3 hectares
Socio economic population: Young, dynamic population from artist to banker
Night life and shopping: Hanauer Landstrasse, designer-artist scene and hip night life- and club mile
Landscaped areas and parks: Ostpark, Zoo
Architecture: Mixture of postwar- and prewar buildings....lofts, industrial- and newly-built structures
Public transport service: good connections to the city by U-Bahn (underground metro) and S-Bahn (tram)
SACHSENHAUSEN - oldest city district with Mediterranean flair
Population: 54,977
Residential dwellings: 32,267
Area: 5,919.2 hectares
Socio economic population: good mixture of original Frankfurt inhabitants and new residents, successful young entrepreneurs, Frankfurt's money aristocrats live at Lerchesberg
Night life and shopping: Schweizerstrasse, Brueckenstrasse, comfortable apple wine inns next to chic bars and restaurants, creative young designers
Landscaped areas and parks: Museumsufer, Stadtwald-Goetheturm, Louisa Waldpark
Architecture: the oldest half-timber house in Frankfurt exists here and the most impressive residential tower of the city, very sumptuous villas at Museumsufer - Frankfurt's art- and culture district
Public transport service: U-Bahn (underground metro) routes 1,2,3 and S-Bahn (tram)
GUTLEUTVIERTEL - Cosmopolitan area "Living and working at the river"
Population: 5,270
Area: 225.7 hectares
Socio economic population: multi-ethnic
Night life and shopping: international ethnical stores and restaurants
Architecture: newly-built houses at Westhafen, highly restored, former workmen's quarter
Public transport service: S-Bahn (tram) routes 10,11,21