Lohrberg is the northernmost point of the Rheingau wine-growing region, producing its own signature Riesling.
The vineyard is owned and managed by the City of Frankfurt, making it one of the few city-operated vineyards in Germany.
The onsite orchard contains over 100 different types of apple trees, many of which are endangered or heritage breeds.
The hill was historically used for viticulture as early as the 17th century before being replanted in the 1990s.
Lohrberg serves as an important ecological corridor within the Frankfurt Green Belt, connecting diverse regional habitats.
Lohrberg is Frankfurt’s only vineyard and serves as a natural balcony overlooking the city skyline and the Main River valley. Located at an elevation of 185 meters, it provides an unobstructed panorama of the Frankfurt financial district. The site is home to the MainÄpfelchen orchard, which preserves regional apple varieties and features a public meadow for recreation. As part of the Green Belt (Grüngürtel), the area functions as both an agricultural space and a protected recreational zone. Visitors can walk through sloping rows of vines and traditional Hessian meadow orchards. The site maintains a rustic, rural character despite its proximity to the urban center.
The highest point near the vineyard fence, offering a direct, unobstructed view of the Frankfurt skyline framed by vines.
Bring a picnic blanket as there are vast grassy areas specifically for visitor seating.
Check the weather forecast for clear visibility, as the city views are significantly diminished on foggy or overcast days.
Walk the designated periphery paths to see both the vineyard rows and the protected meadow orchard sections.
Do not attempt to pick grapes or apples from the trees, as these are harvested for city production.
The main vineyard areas are publicly accessible year-round, though visitor facilities like the onsite restaurant may have seasonal operating schedules.
Stay on marked trails to protect the grapevines; keep dogs on a leash in the meadow orchards.
