Bornheim - The Secluded Part of Frankfurt
by Weissdorn
Many visitors stroll up and down the Zeil and the Römer, and wonder, "Where are all the Frankfurters?" Answer: "They're hiding in Bornheim!" After working there for 5 years, I tend to think of the Bornheimers as the most Frankfurterish of all Frankfurters, but they consider themselves Bornheimers. Bornheim is the North-East Corner of Frankfurt - neither the posh district nor the ghetto, but it's that corner of Frankfurt that has kept it's true Frankfurt character throughout the decades. The best way to see it is to walk up and down the whole Berger Strasse, the street that runs right through the middle of Bornheim. Trendy sidewalk cafes on weekends are nice, pleasant to sit outside on in summer, and not too loud like a lot of other parts of Frankfurt, such as the Zeil or the Römer. They aren't as pricey as Fressgasse or the Römer either. They all have affordable menues. The service is usually friendlier. There are also lots of interesting boutiques and shops, and a cinema that shows art films, and still shows the Rocky Horror Picture Show in full original length.
Blue stanta
by shiran_d
Although it is often considered a dreary place of all work and no play, Frankfurt in fact offers visitors a lively and impressive cultural scene that provides a welcome diversion from its hard-nosed business activities.
Darmstadt
by antistar
Just 15 minutes away from Frankfurt Hbf by ICE, or 38 minutes by S-Bahn, is the former artist colony city of Darmstadt. It's an historic old city, if a little grubby these days, but the highlight of the whole show is worth a visit on its own. Up on top of a small hill overlooking the city center is a park containing the art deco Wedding Tower, the ostentacious Russian Chapel, and the turn of the century Artists Colony, replete with wonderful self-designed houses for the artists.
In addition the city has some great museums, and an appealing and centrally located palace. Don't be put off by the couple of kilometers of traffic ridden streets that lead from the station to the center and then on to the Wedding Tower: it's worth it in the end.
>>>My Darmstadt Page<<<
Museum of Modern Art
by xiquinho
The Museum für Moderne Kunst is known colloquially as the 'slice of cake' thanks to its odd triangular shape. The museum houses a fine collection of modern art and is particularly strong on 1960s pop art and more recent installationists including Nam June Paik and Bill Viola.
10 Domstrasse (Romer metro), Closed Mon.
Gummi Bears
by lenoreva about Bärentreff
Bärentreff is a great store on the Zeil that sells a German speciality - Gummi Bears (but not only bears - they have gummi candy in all shapes, sizes, and flavors). I always spend a ton of Euro in there! To get there, take the subway (lines U1, U2, or U3) to Hauptwache and walk down the Zeil in the direction of Konstablerwache. Turn left on the street (Schäfergasse) directly after the department store 'Hertie'. 1 Kilo bags of gummi candy for 5.10 Euro. My favorite kinds are Frucht-Buttermilch Flaschen (made with buttermilk), Soft-Bären (made with Yogurt), and the sea animal mix. You can also get sour ones, ones without sugar, etc.
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Entrance to the Spirn Kunsthalle from Römerberg
Central Station
ICE Train,Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
Lufthansa assembly (with guest)
