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The Hartmannsbornschneise is a beetle stronghold this summer

The Hafengarten in Offenbach is an award-winning flagship project of urban gardening, located in the vibrant Nordend district between Nordring and the former marina. This is what characterizes the green cultural and meeting place: The concept: The project was initiated in the spring of 2013 by the municipal utility company (Stadtwerke / Mainviertel GmbH) in cooperation with the initiative „Besser Leben in Offenbach“ (Living Better in Offenbach). Originally intended as a temporary interim use of a barren industrial wasteland from the former Sehring concrete factory, the area has developed into a permanent green oasis. Due to its pioneering role in climate-friendly urban development, the project was awarded in the state competition „Städte sind zum Leben da!“ (Cities are for Living!). Gardening without traditional soil: As it is a former harbor area, planting does not take place directly in the ground. Instead, hobby gardeners use raised beds, boxes, sacks, cans, and disused pallets to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The plots are made available to citizens free of charge; water connections and soil are provided. Multicultural meeting point: Alongside harvesting, social interaction is paramount. The garden reflects Offenbach's internationality, as people from diverse backgrounds come together here, cultivating traditional local plants right next to exotic varieties such as bitter gourds. At the foot of a historic blue harbor crane, the site serves residents as a cozy retreat for relaxing in the sun and hosts regular community events such as the annual potato bonfire.

Beautiful spot. The Nidda has several barrages and weirs to regulate the water level.

It's simply great that something has also been done here along the Nidda regarding "re-naturalization".

The small town has a very beautiful old town with many half-timbered houses and a great market square, at the end of which the town hall is enthroned, which also has a lot of charm.

The renaturalization project was only effectively completed at this location in 2025. Before that, it was "nice," but nothing more. Today, at least here, one can get an impression of what the Nidda might originally have looked like. A little further downstream towards Höchst, there is also a more natural stretch – otherwise, unfortunately, it's still a very straightened river, yet still one of the most beautiful sections in Frankfurt.

The history of Oberursel's old town begins with its first mention in 791, developed from a farming settlement into an important commercial center in the 14th/15th centuries, received town rights in 1444 and experienced industrialization in the 19th century; today, the renovated old town with its historic town hall (built in 1479 on older foundations) and many half-timbered houses shapes the cityscape and has been extensively renovated since the 1970s, with pedestrian zones and new cultural centers.

The Deutschherrn Bridge is a double-track railway bridge with an accompanying pedestrian walkway over the Main River in Frankfurt am Main at river kilometer 36.900.[1] Opened to traffic in 1913, the bridge was built as part of the connection between the then new Frankfurt East Station on the Frankfurt South–Aschaffenburg railway line and the South Station.