Frankfurt am Main Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Cultural offers, restaurants, some historic parts, great surrounding area 


Con

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 cost of living, some dull or run-down suburbs 


In a nutshell

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 Americans will feel at home in 'Mainhattan' 

 

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Things to Do  

Main River

Main River, Frankfurt am Main

 32 Reviews  One of the lovliest parts of Frankfurt is the Main River. We walked across the pedestrianized Eisenbrucke - iron Bridge which affords great views over the old town, the cathedral, the church in Sachsenhausen and from the other side some of Frankfurt's tall buildings. People had attached padlocks... 

Römer

Römer, Frankfurt am Main

 62 Reviews  Concerts are often held at the Old Nikolai Church, which is right on the Römerberg in front of the Historical Museum. The one I attended recently was of Christmas Carols in English, featuring the Choir of the Trinity Lutheran Church under the direction of Jerrode Marsh. Her husband Peter Marsh,... 

Museums

Museums, Frankfurt am Main

 72 Reviews  The great German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe, or von Goethe as he was known in his later years after being elevated to the aristocracy, was born here in Frankfurt am Main on August 28, 1749. The house where he was born and grew up has been reconstructed (after having been destroyed by bombs in the... 

Churches

Churches, Frankfurt am Main

 58 Reviews  Built initially as a gothic cathedral between XIV and XV centuries, it was rebuilt few times after that and this is why the look is now a neo-gothic one. It is anyway impressive and probably the 95 m tower is giving most of its greatness. 

Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers, Frankfurt am Main

 43 Reviews  Frankfurt's skyscraper scene is very impressive, and Frankfurt is the only city in Europe that allows the construction of such monsters directly in the city center. This gives Frankfurt a uniquely foreign feeling, and it often looks more like it should be a city in Australia, America or the Far... 

Zoos and Parks

Zoos and Parks, Frankfurt am Main

 22 Reviews  I tell about Palmengarten in Franfurt. It was surprise for me! Palm Garden! In Frankfurt! It's not good climate for palmes. Ticket cost 10euro.It was Saturday and there were a lot of seller! You could buy smth for your dacha, example ceramic crow!) It could be good present for desiner, gardener ,... 

Alte Oper

Alte Oper, Frankfurt am Main

 25 Reviews  If you can afford it, by all means go to a concert at the "Old Opera" concert hall. Some of the best orchestras in the world give concerts there, and they also have a full program of recitals, pop concerts and musicals. Going to a concert is also the only way you can get to see the inside of the Old... 

Apple Wine Express

Apple Wine Express, Frankfurt am Main

 4 Reviews  I thought the Apfelwein tour was the biggest waste of money!!! I have lived in Frankfurt for three weeks, and this past weekend, my friend came and visited. I decided to take her on the Apfelwein and we were really disappointed. First of all, the station is impossible to find, because it is just a... 

Hotels  

Hotel Hessischer Hof

 3 Reviews and 171 Opinions  I have stayed twice in this hotel. There were fruits for guests like a compliment in the room. Civil... 

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof

 4 Reviews and 168 Opinions  Just an overnight stay for a meeting, so not much chance to appreciate the luxury and service. One... 

Restaurants  

Chicago Meatpackers

Chicago Meatpackers, Frankfurt am Main

 7 Reviews  This is an American bar and restaurant with an unbeatable location, just across from the stage entrance and offices of the Frankfurt Opera -- the NEW Frankfurt Opera, of course, not the old one. In the photo you can also see the big box that holds the stage machinery at the top of the opera... 

Adolf Wagner

Adolf Wagner, Frankfurt am Main

 5 Reviews  Great place to eat typical German food and very good prices.. BUT smoking is allowed in this restaurant and unfortunately the chain smoking group at next table did spoil our meal a little. Wiener schnitzel..was awesome! 

Römer Bembel

Römer Bembel, Frankfurt am Main

 3 Reviews  This place is in the center of tourist Frankfurt at the Römerberg with a fantastic view of the whole square and the lovely facades of the houses and the townhall. I had expected it to be very touristy, unfriendly, expensive and with mediocre quality, but no, I was very pleasantly surprised! When we... 

Liebieg Haus Cafe

Liebieg Haus Cafe, Frankfurt am Main

 6 Reviews  The Liebieghaus is a museum for ancient sculptures. They have a lovely little café in what used to be the kitchen of the Villa Liebieg. You can sit inside or outside in the very romantic courtyard. They serve coffee and hot chocolate, a variety of cakes and some small salads. Self-service We sat... 

Zum gemalten Haus

Zum gemalten Haus, Frankfurt am Main

 5 Reviews  We this was an interesting loud place. We dined with my boyfriend's friends. The food was pretty good but not the applewine which is commonly served in this region. I would have preferred beer or wine instead. But, my boyfriend insisted I try it. In Germany, it's common to eat your main meal... 

Dinea

Dinea, Frankfurt am Main

 3 Reviews  If you are shopping on Zeil and are in need of a quick lunch, pop up to the 7th floor of the Galeria Kaufhof (department store) and check out the food hall. There are all different types of foods and drinks available. Grab a tray, wander around and select your meal, then do to the central tills to... 

Tourist Traps  

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main

 2 Reviews  Transfers from airport to city: Don't bother catching a cab into the city, unless of course, you are laden with a lot of luggage. Taxis to the city cost around 25 Euro. Instead, catch the train from the airport to the city. It's easy, quick and there is a station directly at the airport terminal.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Zoos and Parks

Zoos and Parks, Frankfurt am Main

 14 Reviews  Most cities, especially those associated with big business, tend to emphasize just how green and liveable they really are. I suppose that Frankfurt doesn’t feel that necessary, as I have had a rather difficult time finding out about this wonderful green space along Junghofstrasse after stumbling on... 

Main River

Main River, Frankfurt am Main

 3 Reviews  Every Saturday from 8-14 is along the Main Riverside at "Museumsufer" Frankfurt's biggest flea market, where you can everything. It's very international flair from Turkey to Russia you find dealers and customers here! Plan 1-2 hours for a visit here! 

Favorites  

Sachsenhausen

Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt am Main

 5 Reviews  The standard tour for newly assigned people was Alte Sachsenhausen, which is a pedestrian zone consisting of cobblestone streets and a variety of bars. My favorite was Spritzhaus, which literally translates to Spray house and the motif is that of a house that stores firehoses. Used to enjoy the live... 

Römer

Römer, Frankfurt am Main

 9 Reviews  Historical building, "Römer" 3 former patrician houses (from the 14th century) -with their gothic, triple-gabled front- form the striking facade of the so called "Römer" -the symbol of the city of Frankfurt. In 1405, the Frankfurt city council acquired these houses along with 8 other patrician... 

Shopping

Shopping, Frankfurt am Main

 5 Reviews  I have been here for almost a month now and have managed to explore the centre of town and some of the outer suburbs. So far, I have noted that prices are very high for just about everything (compared to London) and that if you want to buy something really special then go to Berger Strasse or the... 

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