Anyone who thinks that Frankfurt is not a city that can offer you everything you want to spend an unforgettable vacation, then you are making a big mistake. It is a city with a cosmopolitan character and a great history with over 60 museums. Contrasts are its main element. On the one hand the medieval center and the picturesque alleys that look like a painting and on the other the skyscrapers that refer you to … New York!
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +49
Nearest airports from city center: Frankfurt Airport (17km), Mannheim Airport (85km), Cologne Airport (180km), Stuttgart Airport (210km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ROMERBERG ( Römerberg 26, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
It is the meeting point for all travelers. Here the heart of the medieval Old Town beats from the 9th century! You will see the famous fountain “The Source of Justice”, the church of Saint Nicholas, the Frankfurt Romer (Town Hall) since 1405 and the fairytale wooden houses that carry history from the 15th century.
*** GOETHE HOUSE (Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
Here was born and lived one of the leading poets in the world, but also the National Poet of Germany. His house has been turned into a museum with many art collections of the 18th and 19th centuries. Also, an impressive library dominates and of course on the 3rd floor the “Dichterzimmer”, the poet’s study space is waiting for you.
*** STADEL MUSEUM (Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt am Main)
This is a “jewel” building built! Υou can see over 3,000 paintings from the Middle Ages to the present day. It also has a huge library with tens of thousands of volumes and sculptures.
*** SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE (Römerberg, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
In this museum you will find exhibits of modern and contemporary art. Definitely worth a visit.
*** MUSEUM ΜΜΚ FOR MODERNE KUNST (Domstraße 10, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
More than 5,000 works of art related to painting, sculpture, cinema, photography and performance art are housed in this iconic building. Here you will find the most important collections of the post-war modern era.
*** KAISERDOM ST. BARTHOLOMAUS ( Domplatz 14, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
The imposing Gothic style Cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries from red limestone! It survived many disasters and in the 50’s with the appropriate works it acquired its current form. It was the official place of coronation of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire of Germany. If you have time, climb the 328 steps and find yourself in the Cathedral Tower to enjoy the incomparable view.
*** ΝΑΤURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SENCKENBERG (Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt am Main)
Visit museum and see the largest collection of dinosaurs in Europe! You will also see Egyptian mummies and the evolution of life and biodiversity of the planet from prehistoric times to the present day.
*** ST. PAUL’S CHURCH (Paulsplatz 11, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
It was the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament in 1948-49. For locals it was also the place of justice. Its work began in 1789, it was damaged in 1944 and the damage was repaired in 1948.
*** HESSENPARK (Laubweg 5, 61267 Neu-Anspach)
Unreservedly if you have time go to the north of Frankfurt and walk to this open-air museum with its traditional buildings. It is a lovable area.
*** HISTORISCHES MUSEUM (Saalhof 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main)
To learn everything about the history of the city, then it is located in the most suitable museum founded in 1878. Here you will find historical objects and everything you need to learn the history of Frankfurt.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** If you like music and master classical music, then do not miss the opportunity to experience the magic of the Old Opera House with its exquisite acoustics. The Opera House is one of the most important cultural heritage sites. When it was destroyed in World War II, it was described as “the most beautiful ruin in Germany”. It reopened its gates in 1981.
*** Frankfurt is full of museums. If you have time visit the German Film Museum, Liebieghaus (Museum of Ancient Sculpture), Jewish Museum, Communication Museum, Klingspor Museum or Archäologisches Museum. Of course there are other museums for all tastes!
*** The Main Tower, 240 meters high, always attracts all travelers!
*** It is worth a walk in the Botanical Garden “Palmengarten” to relax.
FOOD AND DRINK
If you want to feel like the locals, then you should visit the traditional Apfelwein taverns of the bohemian Sachsenhausen district. There try “Handkäs mit Musik”, “Frankfurter Grüne Soße” and of course it is accompanied by Ebbelwoi which is the local version of cider. You can also taste the traditional Frankfurter Sausage, Frankfurter Rippchen and schnitzel, and the Frankfurter Kranz for dessert. Of course you can find all the gastronomic cuisines.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find cheap and expensive hotels everywhere in this multicultural city. There are also apartments and pensions, if you want to have a cheaper accommodation. In every corner of Frankfurt you can find to stay.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** The Opel Zoo is one of the main attractions of the city!
*** A walk to enjoy your coffee and relax is worth it at Grüneburgpark.
*** Adorable to relax in is Bethmannpark, which is a small park with a Chinese garden.
*** Titus Thermen Water Park is also a great choice for relaxing.
*** The main shopping street is the Zeil pedestrian street, while the so-called “5th Avenue” in Frankfurt, Goethestrasse, is also a main street for shopping.
*** In the Zeilgalerie, Nordwest Zentrum and Schillerpassage shopping malls you will find everything for shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is by bike, on foot, by bus, by tram or subway.
CITIES NEAR FRANKFURT
Major cities close to Frankfurt are Wiesbaden (39km), Mannheim (79km), Heidelberg (90km), Karlsruhe (139km), Bonn (173km), Cologne (190km) and Stuttgart (206km).
