Schwedlersee

Good things sometimes happen by chance—Schwedlersee is a case in point. Originally, an expansion of the East Harbour was planned here in the early 20th century. The ground was excavated, but the connection to the North Basin was never completed. Eventually, the pit filled with groundwater, creating a local recreational area named after the civil engineer Johann Wilhelm Schwedler.
This is a stroke of luck for the people of Frankfurt: People flock to this small, green oasis—whether they’re members of the Frankfurt Swimming Club, want to watch kingfishers, cormorants, or turtles, or simply enjoy an aperitif or a sundowner at the local open-air restaurant on a summer evening.