Frankfurt, Germany Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Frankfurt, Germany.

Frankfurt is a city of contrasts. Wealthy bankers, students and granola drop-outs coexist in a city that has some of the highest, most avant-garde skyscrapers of Europe next to well maintained old buildings. The downtown area, especially Römer square and the museums at the River Main, draw millions of tourists every year. On the other hand, many off the beaten track neighborhoods, such as Bockenheim, Bornheim, Nordend and Sachsenhausen, with their intact beautiful 19th century streets and parks are often overlooked by visitors.

Frankfurt is the place where Germany's major autobahns and railways intersect. About 650,000 people commute to the city each day, not counting the 660,000 people who live here. With a huge airport — the third-largest in Europe — it is the gateway to Germany and for many people also the first point of arrival in Europe. Further, it is a prime hub for interconnections within Europe and for intercontinental flights.

Frankfurt has the highest percentage of immigrants in Germany: about 25% of Frankfurt's 660,000 inhabitants have no German passport and another 10% are naturalized German citizens. With about 35% immigrants, Frankfurt is the most diverse of German cities.

Frankfurt is also home to many museums, theatres and a world-class opera.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

  Welcome To Frankfurt
  Overview
    When to visit
    Tourist Information
  Arrivals
    By plane
      Airport to downtown
      Other airport connections
      Hahn airport
    By train
    By car
    By bus
  Local Transportation
    By public transport
    By taxi
    By car
    By bike
  Sightseeing Highlights
    Historical attractions
    Museums
      At the Museumsufer
      Other museums
      Museum related events
    Skyline
    Other attractions
  Fun Activities
    Fairs
  Studying
  Working
  Shopping Highlights
  Dining Guide
    Budget
    Mid-range
    Splurge
  Bars, Clubs & Drinking
    Ebbelwoi
    Cafes
    Clubs
  Accommodation Guide
    Budget
    Mid-range
    Splurge
  Safety & Security
  Communications
    Internet
    Phone
    Post offices
  Local Help
    Drugs and beggars
  Local & Day Trips