The Hauptwache is one of Frankfurt 's central squares which provides easy access to Zeil and Fressgass' streets, the Maintower, the Goethe House, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the Old Opera House, and not far away is the city's old quarter and the Römerbeg. At the same time the Hauptwache is the central area for local public transport.

For a long time the Hauptwache was a police and civil guard post; here, Councilor Senckenberg (brother to the naturalist) and the notorious 'Schinderhannes', among others, 'did time' and served their sentences. The Hauptwache became historically important in 1833, when groups of young revolutionaries tried establishing the Republic during the events known as Wachensturm (surveillance storm).

From 1970 onwards, reconstruction and remodelling of the Hauptwache began, and today it houses a bistro-café with tables and chairs set up on the square, around the old police station. It is a great meeting place and ideal for just relaxing after an outing; have a good draught beer or eat one of those sausages that has made Germany so famous.

While taking a German Language Course in Frankfurt be sure to head over to the Hauptwache to enjoy an afternoon in the sun and the charming surroundings.