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  • Sachsenhausen - the historic southern bank of the river Main, which preserved its typical 19th-century character, very different from the modern northern bank punctured by skyscrapers. Includes the Museumsufer museum collection directly at the riverbank. See #Sachsenhausen

☎ +49 69 2123-8800 +49 69 21 23 78 80 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30–17:30, Saturday Sunday holidays 10:00-16:00 New Year + New Year's Eve 10:00-13:00; closed 25-26 Dec

Skyline of Frankfurt 2007

How to visit and travel to Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the heart of central Germany and as such, it is one of the most important transportation hubs. It has excellent connections by rail, road and air. Reaching and leaving Frankfurt is easy.

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Frankfurt Airport

Main article: Frankfurt Airport Frankfurt Airport GPS 50.0483,8.5732 (IATA Flight Code: FRA) is among the busiest in Europe — fourth in passenger traffic after London Heathrow Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Frankfurt is the banking centre of Germany and hosts numerous international trade fairs. Therefore all major airlines and all airline alliances fly frequently to Frankfurt and connect it to every inhabited continent and all major cities in the world. The German flag carrier Lufthansa is the main airline in Frankfurt and offers most connections. Lufthansa also has several domestic feeder Flights to and from Frankfurt that also serve business travelers.

Aerial View of Frankfurt Airport 1

The airport is connected to downtown Frankfurt by taxi, bus (line 61 to Frankfurt Süd(bahnhof) | u1|u2|u3|u8|s5|s6 (Frankfurt South Station), and most easily by Station frankfurt|s S-Bahn (fast commuter trains).

To get to the city by S-Bahn, take lines Station frankfurt|s8 or Station frankfurt|s9 in the direction of Offenbach Ost or Hanau at the regional train station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof GPS: 50.05127,8.57147, on the lowest level of Terminal 1 (entrances in section A and B). If your plane lands or departs from Terminal 2, count in another 15 minutes as you need to move between the terminals with either the shuttle bus or the monorail Skytrain (both are free of charge, just follow the signs). If you want to go downtown, get off at Frankfurt Taunusanlage|s, Frankfurt Hauptwache|s or Frankfurt Konstablerwache|s, which are in the heart of the city. If you want to change to long-distance trains get off at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof|s(Frankfurt Central Station). The ride from the airport to the central station takes about 20 minutes. You have to purchase a ticket at the vending machines (only cash) in the train station before boarding the train. The adult ticket costs €4.80 (€2.80 for children).

If you want to go to the airport by S-Bahn, take the Station frankfurt|s8 or Station frankfurt|s9 in the direction of Wiesbaden. Don't take the Station frankfurt|s1, since it does not stop at the airport.

Regional trains RB and RE to Mainz, Wiesbaden, and Hanau stop at the same place as the S-Bahn to Frankfurt.

Connections outside the Frankfurt region have a separate long-distance train station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbahnhof GPS: 50.05292,8.56986}}. Here, you can board high-speed long-distance trains (Inter-City and ICE) to Cologne, Munich and other national and international destinations. Local train tickets are not valid on ICE or IC.

Hahn Airport

The smaller airport called Frankfurt/Hahn (IATA Flight Code: HHN), mostly used by no-frills airlines, advertises proximity to Frankfurt. However, Hahn is far away from Frankfurt and it takes about 90 minutes to drive from downtown to cover the kilometers 125 distance. For that airport, if you have to use it at all, allow more time in your travel plans and budget. A bus from Frankfurt/Hahn to Frankfurt Main airport and on to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) costs about €14 and leaves roughly every hour. Tickets are available from the kiosk outside in front of the main entrance.

Frankfurt/Hahn is not far (9 kilometers) from Traben-Trarbach, which lies by the Mosel river and has a train station. The streets between the airport and Traben-Trarbach are not lit at night and have no sidewalk.

Travel by train to Frankfurt

See also: Rail travel in Germany

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Frankfurt has three major train stations: Hauptbahnhof (main station) GPS: 50.10682,8.66313, Südbahnhof (south station) GPS: 50.09933,8.68609 and the above-mentioned one at the airport (Flughafen Fernbahnhof). However, several inter-city trains that stop at the airport do not stop at Hauptbahnhof. Long-distance trains leaving from Hauptbahnhof do not stop at Südbahnhof, while a few long-distance trains pass by Hauptbahnhof and only stop at Südbahnhof. Check the timetable to make sure you are going to the right station!

Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is one of the biggest and busiest train stations in Europe, so it's definitely worth a visit. Frankfurt has connections to most German cities - and neighbouring countries especially to the south and west - via InterCity and high-speed InterCity Express trains. There is no problem to get a connection to any train destination from Frankfurt.

Frankfurt train stations are very large, confusing, labyrinth-like places for newcomers.Allow extra time to locate the boarding area for your train. Don't hesitate to ask someone for help the first time. There is a large departures signboard above the main exit/entrance with destination and platform information, and you can also get information from the railway travel office in the station.

From the main ticket office at Frankfurt you can buy 5- and 10-day rail travel cards which allow you to travel around Germany using all train services, including the Intercity ones. These are a significant saving on individual train fares. The 5-day ticket costs €189 and the 10-day ticket €289. You cannot buy these tickets from regional train stations.

In addition to regular Deutsche Bahn trains and regional trains on which DB tickets are valid, Frankfurt is also served by Locomore on their Berlin -Stuttgart service. Tickets can be purchased through Flixbus, but DB tickets are not valid and there is no BahnCard discount. That said, Locomore tickets are usually considerably cheaper than comparable DB tickets.

By car

See also: Driving in Germany

Frankfurt is connected to several autobahns and can be easily reached by car. Try to avoid rush-hour and especially snowy days, as vehicle traffic can easily break down. Parking is definitely a problem in most areas. Especially during big conventions—such the Internationale Automobilausstellung (International Automobile Exhibition) in September, or the Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair) in mid-October—you should consider using the well designed park-and-ride system If you intend to stay mostly in Frankfurt and only make daytrips to the bigger cities in the surrounding area, consider leaving the vehicle altogether and arriving by train, as Frankfurt has a superb public transport system (see below).

Travel on a Bus in Frankfurt

See also: Intercity buses in Germany

Frankfurt is serviced by various trans-European buslines like Eurolines. If you are on a tight budget or are scared of air travel, this can be a good way to reach Frankfurt. However, flights booked in advance or special offers for the train may still be cheaper. The bus of course is always the slowest option.

Because it is in the centre of Germany, Frankfurt is also a hub for Long distance bus travel in Germany|domestic buses. Major lines to all big and several small cities intersect in Frankfurt, with several daily departures. Buy tickets in advance to get better rates.

All buses pick up and drop off passengers at kerbside on Bus pickup (Stuttgarter Str.) GPS: 50.104320, 8.662255, at the south side of the Hauptbahnhof, exit halfway down platform 1. A proper bus terminal is under construction at this site.

How to get around in Frankfurt

By public transport

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Frankfurt has a good, co-ordinated public transport system of Underground (U-Bahn), tram (Straßenbahn) and bus. Public transit nerds will be quick to point out, that the "U-Bahn" is actually a bit of a misnomer, given the fact that it has moved traffic sections in the outskirts, more in line with systems called "Stadtbahn" in other German cities. The RMV] site has basic information and timetable information available in English and other languages. The U-Bahn (metro) stations are signed with a white capital "U" on a blue background U-Bahn Berlin logo - 15px. For connections to the suburbs or airport, use the S-Bahn, signed with a white "S" on green background Station frankfurt|s. Almost all S-Bahn lines and two U-Bahn lines ( - Römerberg (Frankfurt) Roemerberg-ffm-033 5141 Römerberg is the historic centre of Frankfurt, with a number of beautiful buildings, including the town hall and a church from the 14th and 15th century. The name Römer itself refers to the town hall of Frankfurt, which itself received this name from the prominent main building Haus zum Römer, which has existed since at least 1322 and was bought by the city administration in 1405. Fortunately, large parts of the Römer's façade survived World War II. The Fountain of Justice marks the centre of the Römerberg, while the Alte Nikolaikirche(a 12th-century church, current form since the 15th century) is on its southern side. The square is replete with beautiful half-timbered houses, many of which were destroyed during World War II, and completely rebuilt afterwards. One exception is the Haus Wertheim GPS 50.109444,8.682 (commonly called Haus Wertheym), which was first mentioned in 1383 and for which the current building dates from around 1600, presumably making it Frankfurt's oldest historic restaurant. Walking towards the Main river, you can further see the Wharfinger's Tower(Rententurm), a 15th-century fortified tower in late Gothic style, which is connected to the Saalhof, a 12th-century castle building that was later modernized but never completely destroyed. Numerous cafés and retail outlets can be found at the square itself and in the vicinity. Behind and north of the Haus zum Römer and the town hall was extended in 1900–1908 with the construction of the Neues Rathaus building complex, a series of Gothic/Renaissance style buildings. This includes a tower known as Langer Franz|wikidata= and the Seufzerbrücke, a bridge connecting two buildings within the complex, both best viewed at Bethmannstraße/Paulsplatz.

  • Dom-Römer-Areal - New Old City Frankfurt | 50.11095, 8.68391 just east of the Römerberg, subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} - Dom-Römer_Project Urban revitalization of the Dom-Römer complex, in which a number of old historic buildings have been rebuilt from scratch – incorporating only a few original artifacts – based on old pictures and drawings. The area includes the Steinerne Haus at Markt 44, a medieval-looking building first erected in 1464 that had already been rebuilt in the 1960s. The street known as Alter Markt or simply as Markt was in fact one of the most important ones in the old town. Upon being crowned in the cathedral and the new emperors of the Holy Roman Empire would take this path to proceed to the Römerberg and Römer, where the ceremonial procedures continued. This area also includes the remains of an ancient Roman settlement that used to be known as the Archäologische Garten, but reopened indoors as part of the new Dom-Römer-Areal revitalization project. The completed area was officially inaugurated in September 2018.
  • Kaiserdom - Frankfurt Gothic Church/Imperial Gothic Church of Saint Bartholomew - 50.11067, 8.68516 Located right next to the Römerberg, subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5, Tram 11/12 „Römer/Paulskirche“ - Frankfurt Gothic Church The main cathedral with its 95 m high tower, built in Gothic style in the 14th century. From 1562 to 1792, emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned in the cathedral. It is feasible to ascend the tower to a platform at 66 m height, affording excellent views over the city. For this, you will need to enter via a separate entrance at the southern side of the cathedral and climb over 300 steps in a narrow winding staircase.
  • Eiserner Steg - Iron bridge | 50.10836, 8.68206 Subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} - Eiserner Steg - Eiserner-Steg-2012-Ffm-977-8 313525 Relatively well-known bridge for pedestrians, built in 1869. It is just a minutes away from the Römer. Crossing the bridge leads you to Sachsenhausen and provides good views of the skyline.

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  • Paulskirche - St. Paul's Church - ar%5B_id_inhalt%5D=5021017 Paulsplatz 11 50.11104, 8.68081 Located just north of the Römer place, subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt am Main - Frankfurt Am Main-Paulskirche-Ansicht vom Maintower A church with important political symbolism in Germany. This was the seat of the first democratically elected parliament in Germany in 1848. Here the revolutionaries wrote the 1848 constitution that sadly was never put into effect. Like most historic buildings in the downtown, it was destroyed during World War II, but was also among the first buildings to be rebuilt after 1945 (with different interior). Today the building is used as a memorial site and an event centre, including hosting the awarding of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
  • Liebfrauenkirche - Liebfrauengasse/Neue Kräme 50.11287, 8.68126 near the Zeil - Liebfrauen, Frankfurt - Frankfurt Am Main-Liebfrauenkirche von Suedwesten-20140501 14th century Roman Catholic church and monastery.
  • Hauptwache 50.11350, 8.67884 public transport to Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s}} - Hauptwache (Frankfurt am Main) - Hauptwache Ffm April 2010 DSC 9367 5116 A public area that is often considered the central hub of Frankfurt's modern downtown area due to its importance as a public transportation station and its central location, right between the main shopping street (Zeil) and the Rossmarkt (another public square), and just south of the 15th century Eschenheimer Turm (Eschenheim Tower). The place is named after a Baroque building ("Hauptwache") more or less in its centre. The building was constructed in 1730 to house the local city militia, as Frankfurt was an independent city at the time. When Frankfurt became part of Prussia and the building gradually lost its original function. Since 1905, it has instead been serving as a café ("Café Hauptwache"). Other attractions include the Katharinenkirche, and the Palais Thurn-und-Taxis.

Alte Oper Frankfurt Winter 2008

  • Alte Oper - Old Opera - Opernplatz 1 50.11576, 8.67184 subway to Alte Oper|U6|U7 or Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s - and walk a few minutes ☎ +49 69 134 0400 (for tickets) - Alte Oper - Frankfurt Alte Oper (Old Opera House, Frankfurt) - geo-en.hlipp.de - 11478 - Renaissance Opera Building in the centre of the city. A busy square with fountains can be found in front of it. It was opened in 1880, but it has not been used for operas since the rebuilding after the war, but for concerts, congresses, and similar "fancy" events.
  • Börse Frankfurt - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Börsenplatz 4 50.11531, 8.67776 ☎ +49 69 21111515 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday Sunday closed Free Frankfurt Stock Exchange - Frankfurt Am Main-Neue Boerse von Suedosten-20120222 The Frankfurt stock exchange building, still in use, see the bull and bear statues just outside. You cannot enter the building unless you have registered for a guided tour at least one working day in advance.
  • Sachsenhausen 50.1019, 8.6807 tram to Affentorplatz - Sachsenhausen (Frankfurt am Main) By crossing one of the bridges from the downtown you reach the Sachsenhausen part of the city south of the Main river. The old town part,Alt-Sachsenhausen GPS 50.105470,8.690120, especially in Kleine Ritterstraße and Große Ritterstraße (two streets near Affentorplatz), is famous for its old cider bars (see the "Drink" section for more information) and traditional half-timbered houses, many of which survived World War 2 (unlike much of the downtown). The Dreikönigskirche(Church of the Three Kings) at Dreikönigsstraße 30 was built in 1880, replacing an older 14th century chapel. The Catholic Deutschordenskirche(Church of the Teutonic Order) dates to the Middle Ages but suffered substantial damage during World War 2 and needed to be restored after the war. You can also walk along the river bank or visit the Schweizer Straße (see the "Buy" section).

Skyline

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Frankfurt has some of the tallest buildings in Europe (the Commerzbank tower is the highest office building of Europe), and the tallest in Germany. Its skyline is unique for the nation, as the high rises are concentrated in a relatively small downtown area, giving Frankfurt the looks of a metropolis. One of the reasons for this are the lax zoning laws compared to the rest of Germany. Elsewhere, building such high rise buildings is almost - if not outright - imfeasible. The skyline is the reason why Frankfurt is sometimes called by the nickname Mainhattan.

  • For a view of the skyline try the Main river bridges. The eastern bridges offer the best view, in particular the Ignaz-Bubis-Brücke and also the Alte Brücke. For a great view including the new European Central Bank building and the train bridge in Ostend and the new bridge behind it provide excellent views. Also, when you approach the city from the airport via the subway, stay to the right side of the train. Just before the train approaches the Frankfurt central station it enters a big curve, and from here you will have a nice first glance of the skyline. For another good view of the skyscrapers take a walk from Schweizer Platz U1|U2|U3|U8 northwards.
  • Main Tower - Neue Mainzer Straße 52-58 50.11242, 8.67224 Subway station Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8 or Taunusanlage|s1|s2|s3|s4|s5|s6|s8|s9}} ☎ +49 69 3650-4878 Opening Hours: Winter: Sunday - Thursday 10:00-19:00, F-Sa 10:00-21:00 Adults €7.50, reduced €5 Main Tower Maintower Frankfurt This building is special as it is the only Frankfurt high-rise tower that is open to the public with an elevator to the viewing platform at a height of 200 meters. From here, you will have a good view of Frankfurt and the surrounding area. Make sure to go on a clear day, and if you're in Frankfurt in Autumn or Spring you might wish to try to go up a short while before sunset. That way, you can witness how the city changes from day to night-life. The viewing platform will be closed during severe weather.
  • European Central Bank - 50.109439, 8.7025 Subway station Ostbahnhof - Seat of the European Central Bank - EZB-Neubaustelle-06-2014-Ffm-228 - This skyscaper complex is the seat of European financial power and decisions. The building was completed in 2014. Guided Tours in Frankfurt by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available but isits/html/index.en advance registration is required.
  • Henninger Turm 50.097219, 8.693331 in Sachsenhausen - Henninger Turm - Henninger-turm-ffm002 - A 120 m (330 ft) tall grain storage silo tower. Inaugurated in 1961, it remained by far the highest silo tower in the world until 2005. The top part used to have rotating restaurants and observation decks. Unfortunately and the original silo tower was demolished in 2013, and rebuilt as a modern 120 m (390 ft) tall residential tower with a similar external appearance. A new restaurant is slated to open at the top.

Other attractions

  • Palmengarten - Palm Garden - Siesmayerstraße 63 50.12315, 8.65786 Entrance Palmengartenstraße: subway Station frankfurt|U4, Station frankfurt|U6 (towards Praunheim Heerstaße), Station frankfurt|U7 (towards Hausen) to Bockenheimer Warte|U4|U6|U7}}; Entrance Siesmayerstraße Westen U6|U7 ☎ +49 69 2123-3939 +49 69 212-37856 Opening Hours: November - Jan: 09:00-16:00; February - October 09:00-18:00 Adults €7, children €2, reduced rate €3, family €16 Palmengarten Palmengartenfrankfurt - The Palmengarten is one of two botanical gardens in Frankfurt. There are special exhibitions and events throughout the much of the year.
  • Botanischer Garten - Botanical Garden - Siesmayerstraße 72 50.1272, 8.6583 near Palmengarten ☎ +49 69 21239058 Opening Hours: March - October Monday to Saturday 09:00-18:00, Sunday and holidays 09:00-13:00; November - Feb: closed Free
  • Grüneburgpark 50.1272, 8.6622 - Grüneburgpark This is Frankfurt's largest public park. Even though there are many parks in Frankfurt and the Grüneburgpark is probably the most liked. It is close to two campuses of the university: many young people meet there, and many business people jog there after work.
  • Campus Westend 50.1276, 8.6665Just east of the Grüneburgpark 31693 Architecturally interesting campus of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University. Includes the IG Farben building and the former corporate headquarters of IG Farben and largest office building in Europe from 1930 until the 1950s.
  • St. Leonhardskirche - St. Leonhard’s Church | 50.10891, 8.68016 - St. Leonhard, Frankfurt - Frankfurt Am Main-Leonhardskirche-Ansicht vom Mainkai-Gegenwart 51086 Late Romanic church built in 1219, and transformed in accordance with the Gothic style in the 15th century. English-language Catholic mass service on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Bornheim 50.1264, 8.7082 subway to Bornheim Mitte|U4}} - Bornheim (Frankfurt am Main) - A nice residential quarter with a lively market and beautiful medieval houses which survived the war intact (unlike the downtown). The most important and lively street is the Berger Straße, which runs from downtown all the way to the oldest parts of Bornheim. The more central downtown part of the Berger Straße (actually in the Nordend neighborhood) features a variety of small and often trendy little stores, cafés, and restaurants. Alt-Bornheim and the older part of Bornheim around the northeastern part of the Berger Straße (within walking distance from subway stop Bornheim Mitte|U4), is famous for its historic Ebbelwoi (a local cider) taverns, some of which have been around for several centuries.
  • Goetheturm - Goethe Tower | 50.08899, 8.71137 Located in the far south of Sachsenhausen - Opening Hours: 1 April - 30 September daily 10:00-18:00 An old 43-metre wooden tower with viewing platform offering nice views of the skyline. Unfortunately, it burned down in October 2017.
  • Staufenmauer 50.113729, 8.686691 - Staufenmauer Staufenmauer - Remains of the old city wall (1138–1254) can be seen in the Fahrgasse and at the Liebfrauenkirche. More prominent examples of the city fortification built in later years include the Eschenheimer Turm (1428) near Hauptwache and the Friedberger Warte (1478, rebuilt 1637), which is on the Friedberger Landstraße a bit outside the main downtown.
  • Palais Thurn und Taxis Große Eschenheimer Straße 50.11516, 8.68017 1 minutes walk north from Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s towards the Eschenheimer Turm - Palais Thurn und Taxis Palais Thurn und Taxis Modell - 18th-century palace of the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis. In the 19th century, it served as the parliament of the German Confederation. Unfortunately, apart from the front façade, most of it is reconstructed. The reconstruction has a smaller scale than the building's original 18th-century size.
  • Hauptfriedhof - Eckenheimer Landstrasse 194 50.1380, 8.6897 - Frankfurt Main Cemetery - Frankfurter Hauptfriedhof, Gewann 4, Mausoleum Gans - 007 - Main cemetery, where you can find several mausoleums, over 150 year old tombstones, and the final resting places of philosophers Arthur Schopenhauer and Theodor W. Adorno.
  • Katharinenkirche - St. Catherine's Church - 50.11319, 8.67944 Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s}} - St. Catherine's Church, Frankfurt - Frankfurt Am Main-Katharinenkirche-Ansicht von der Grossen Eschenheimer Strasse-20100808 5176 Baroque-style Lutheran church at Hauptwache. Constructed 1678 to 1681 at the site of a former monastery, destroyed during World War II, and restored 1950 to 1954. The tower stands 54 m tall.
  • Literaturhaus Frankfurt - formerly: Alte Stadtbibliothek - Schöne Aussicht 2 50.10945, 8.69311 at Ignatz-Bubis-Brücke - Frankfurt_Am_Main-Alte_Stadtbibliothek_von_der_Ignatz-Bubis-Bruecke-20100424 - Former public library building, constructed 1820-1825 in neo-classical style.
  • Zoo - Alfred-Brehm-Platz 16 50.115866, 8.698756 take subway Station frankfurt|U6 towards Ostbahnhof or Station frankfurt|U7 towards Enkheim and get off at the Zoo|U6|U7 station ☎ +49 69 2123-3735 Opening Hours: Winter: daily 09:00-17:00; Summer: daily 09:00-19:00 €10 adults, €5, children, family €25
  • Petrihaus - Am Rödelheimer Wehr 15 50.124059, 8.614085 Frankfurt-Rödelheim|s3|s4|s5 + 10 min walk ☎ +49 151 17591919 Opening Hours: February - Nov: Sunday €5 The pittoresque and unique Swiss style pavillon once hosted famous German poets like Goethe and Brentano. Refurbished in 2002, it is open for guided tours. Located in a nice park which has a faded rose garden, some art nouveau sculptures, Europe's oldest gingko-tree and plenty of lawn to enjoy a splendid day.
  • Höchst Old Town 50.098611, 8.547778 take the S-Bahn from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt-Höchst|s1|s2 or tram 11 to Bolongaropalast or Zuckschwerdtstrasse. All stops are within the central ticket zone - Höchster Schloßplatz 2 The old town of Höchst with its castle and small medieval streets full of half-timbered houses. Höchst Castle is actually an ensemble of multiple castles dating from the 13th to 16th centuries. Saint Justin's Church GPS 50.098976,8.548803 (Justinuskirche) dates to 850, making it Frankfurt's oldest surviving building and one of the oldest churches in Germany, a rare opportunity to see a church with Carolingian architecture. Further east and the baroque Bolongaro Palace GPS 50.101111,8.552222 was built from 1772 and includes a beautiful garden complex with pavilions, sculptures and the Neptune Fountain. It was constructed on behalf of the Bolongaro brothers, who had come from Italy and set up Europe's largest snuff tobacco factory in Frankfurt. Höchst is commonly called the 2nd-oldest porcelain manufacturing site in Germany. The Höchst Porcelain Manufacturing Centre GPS 50.106011,8.555398 (Höchster Porzellan-Manufaktur, Palleskestr. 32) welcomes visitors wishing to learn about the traditional manufacturing process, while the beautiful 16th century Kronberger House GPS 50.099666,8.548452 houses a museum with over 1,000 porcelain exhibits.
  • Amtsgericht und Landgericht Frankfurt - court house | Heiligkreuzgasse 34 50.1169, 8.68889 - Frankfurt's courts are housed in an ensemble of buildings, including the main building erected in 1884–1889 in Neo-Renaissance style and a second building just behind it built in 1913–17 in Neoclassic style.
  • Odeon Seilerstraße 34 50.117253, 8.690407 - Small museum building built in 1816, now housing a dance club.
  • Stiftstraße 6-10 Stiftstraße 6-10 50.115183, 8.682920 just off of the Zeil - Beautiful historic buildings built in 1903. Stiftstraße 8–10 is a rare example of Art nouveau in Frankfurt. Stiftstraße 6 has a colorful façade.
  • [[Frankfurt Airport|Airport Tours | Terminal 1, Concourse C, Level 2 50.050931, 8.574516 - Frankfurt Airport, one of the busiest in Europe, offers several different guided tours, including a Fire Department Tour.

Museums

Museums in Germany are generally closed on Mondays (there are exceptions); the exact opening hours on other days depend on the museum. If you want to visit a museum on a public holiday, check with them before to be sure they open on that day.

The museums in Frankfurt offer a wide range of exhibits. Many museums are clustered on both banks of the Main in a neighborhood called Museumsufer (Museum Riverbank). To get there, take the subway to Schweizer Platz U1|U2|U3|U8 (southern bank) or Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8 (northern bank) and then walk towards the Main river. You can see the downtown skyscrapers when you leave the station Schweizer Platz, that's the direction you have to take. There are enough museums in Museumsufer to keep you occupied for a while, and it is especially suitable if you are staying in Frankfurt only for a short time.

The Ticket is valid for admission to all municipal museums on two consecutive days and is available at all Frankfurt museums. Individual visitors €18, concessions €10, families (2 adults and children) €28. FfMonday - Museumsufer-Städel 772ggzh - 275px|Museumsufer with museum Städel and Holbeinsteg

At the Museumsufer

All of the following museums are at the Museumsufer in Sachsenhausen. You have a number of options to get there, e.g. Schweizer Platz U1|U2|U3|U8 or Bus 46 (Museumsufer Linie) to "Städel". It is also just a 10 minutes walk from Dom/Römer U4|U5 across the Eiserner Steg bridge, or 10 minutes from the main train station over the pedestrian bridge Holbeinsteg.

  • Städel-Museum - Staedelsches Kunstinstitut - Schaumainkai 63 50.10336, 8.67387 ☎ +49 69 605098-0 +49 69 610163 Opening Hours: Tuesday Friday–Sunday 10:00–18:00, Wednesday-Thursday 10:00–21:00 €12, reduced: €10, Saturday to Sunday & holidays: €14, reduced: €12, Familyticket (2 adults and at least one child): €24, children under 12 free It is named after Johann Friedrich Staedel. The museum displays various works of arts, both modern and old. There are also varying exhibitions at any time. Behind the museum is the Städelschule, an art school with a affordable cafeteria.
  • Museum Giersch - Museum of Regional Historic Art and Culture - museum-@ Schaumainkai 83 50.10137, 8.67027 ☎ +49 69 6330-4128 +49 69 6330-4144 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12:00-19:00, Saturday Sunday 11:00-17:00 €5 for adults, €3 for children The broad exhibition range covers all types of art – painting, photography, sculpture, graphic art, architecture and applied arts. Usually the exhibitions focus on artist that have some sort of connection to Frankfurt or the Frankfurt region. It presents works on loan from public and private owners, which are often stored in depots or private collections and therefore not otherwise accessible to the general public. There are also varying exhibitions at any time. Public guided tours for groups such as pupils or adults by arrangement.
  • Museum für Angewandte Kunst - Museum of Applied Arts - info.angewandte-@rankfurt.de Schaumainkai 17 50.10626, 8.68119 ☎ +49 69 2123-4037 +49 69 2123-0703 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday - Sunday 10:00-18:00, West 10:00-20:00 €9, concessions €4.50 The museum for applied arts and design hosts just that in a beautiful Richard Meier designed building. The small park around it is a popular hangout in summer and there is a small posh restaurant on the ground floor.

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  • Liebieghaus - Skulpturensammlung Liebieg House - sculpture collection | Schaumainkai 71 - GPS: 50.10195, 8.67130 ☎ +49 69-212-38617 +49 69-212-30701 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday to Friday-Su 10:00–18:00, Thursday 10:00–21:00 Admission: €7, reduced: €5, Familycard: €12 Large collection of sculptures and statues from all over the world. Very nice cafe in the garden.
  • Museum der Weltkulturen - Museum of World Cultures - Schaumainkai 29-37 50.10581, 8.67930 ☎ +49 69-212-35913 +49 69-212-30704 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday Sunday 10:00-20:00, Saturday 14:00-20:00 Due to a lack of space and funding, it doesn't display its permanent ethnographic collection but rather shows well-made exhibitions.
  • Museum für Kommunikation - Museum of Communication - Schaumainkai 53 50.10444, 8.67583 ☎ +49 69-6060-0 +49 69-6060-666 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday Sunday 11:00-19:00 €3 for adults; €2.90 for children - Formerly known as the postal museum, it explains the history of communication with a strong focus on postal services and telecommunication. A lot of old telegraphs, phones, fax machines etc. can be tried out so it is fun for not too young kids. Don't miss the small but impressive art collection, hosting works with communication themes from the early 19th century up until today.
  • Deutsches Architekturmuseum - DAM, German Architecture Museum - Schaumainkai 43 50.10483, 8.67719 ☎ +49 69 2123-8844 +49 69-21237721 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday - Sunday 10:00-17:00, West 10:00-20:00 Adults €9, reduced €4.50 The Architecture Museum displays various types of exhibits about buildings and architecture. Their tagline is "From Primordial Hut to Skyscraper". There's also a small cafe in the DAM.
  • Deutsches Filmmuseum - German Film Museum - Schaumainkai 41 50.10506, 8.67769 ☎ +49 69-21238830 +49 69-21237881 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday Friday Sunday 10:00-17:00, West Saturday 10:00-20:00 €4.00 for adults, €2.90 for children The German Movie Museum displays—as the name implies—the art and history of film making (German only)
  • Ikonen Museum - Icon Museum - Deutschordenshaus, Brückenstraße 3-7 / Walter-Kolb-Straße - GPS: 50.10692, 8.68802 Eastern End Schaumainkai ☎ +49 69-21236262 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday - Sunday 10:00-17:00, West 10:00-20:00 €6, concessions €4, every last Saturday in the month free entrance Founded in 1990 through a donation of 800 icons from the 16th-19th century this museum today has about 1,000 icons and today also has special exhibitions for modern icons.

Other museums

Altstadt Museum Mod Kunst 881-h - Museum of Modern Art

  • Kunsthalle Schirn - Römerberg 50.11045, 8.68355 Subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} ☎ +49 69 299882112 Opening Hours: Tuesday F-Su 10:00-19:00, West Thursday 10:00-22:00 Ticket prices vary depending on the exhibiitons Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt Schirn1 6293 A museum specializing in contemporary art. It is located just off the Römerplatz. There are two exhibition spaces that rotate every month or two.
  • Museum für Moderne Kunst - Museum of Modern Art - Domstraße 10 50.1121, 8.685 ☎ +49 69 212-30447 +49 69 212-37882 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday - Sunday 10:00-18:00, West 10:00-20:00 €10 for adults, €5 for children Museum für Moderne Kunst Museum fuer Moderne Kunst Portalseite - The building was designed by Hans Hollein to resemble a boat, which is most notable when approaching it from the back (east). Apart from well-known artists in the permanent collection, e.g. Roy Liechtenstein and Andy Warhol and the museum has changing exhibits that often include contemporary works. The museum has an associated restaurant Triangolo.
  • Portikus - Alte Brücke 2 50.10801, 8.68732 on the Maininsel, access via the bridge Alte Brücke ☎ +49 69 96244540 +49 69 962445424 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11:00-18:00, West 11:00-20:00, also closed when there is no current exhibition and on some public holidays Admission free An institution exhibiting contemporary art of both emerging and established artists. It was established in 1987 and is part of the Städelschule (Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste, a school of art).
  • Frankfurter Kunstverein | Steinernes Haus am Römerberg, Markt 44 50.1107, 8.6828 Römerberg, subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} ☎ +49 69-219314-0 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday to Friday-Su 11:00-19:00, Thursday 11:00-21:00 Adults €8, reduced €6 Constantly changing contemporary art expositions.
  • Jüdisches Museum - Yahudi Museum - Untermainkai 14/15 50.10712, 8.67451 Riverbank right side (Altstadt), Tram 11, 12 or subway to Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8 - note that this museum is not on the Museumsufer but on the other bank of the river) ☎ +49 69-21235000 +49 69-21230705 Admission with audio guide: €7, children €3.50, including Museum Judengasse: €10 The Yahudi community in Frankfurt can look back on over 850 years of history in Frankfurt and is the second oldest Yahudi community in Germany. The well funded museum in the old Rothschild (they originate from Frankfurt) palace pays tribute to this history with a strong focus on the holocaust.
  • Museum Judengasse - Battonnstrasse 47 50.11234, 8.68857 ☎ +49 69 21235000 Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00-20:00, W-Su 10:00-18:00 Adults €6, reduced €3, free every last Saturday of the month It is part of the Yahudi Museum, but at a differing address (not anywhere near the Museumsufer). It reopened after refurbishment in 2016. Here are exhibited the foundations from the Yahudi Ghetto dating back to 1462, as well as information about life as a Yahudi person in this ghetto during the Middle Ages. Info is in English & German. Outside of this museum is the "Holocaust Memorial Wall" with over 11,000 names of Frankfurt's murdered Yahudi citizens on it. It surrounds the medieval Yahudi cemetery dating back to 1272. There is another outpost of the Yahudi museum nearby, which hosts exhibitions on a regular basis. It is housed in a 4-story World War II overground bunker.
  • Archäologisches Museum - Archaeological Museum - Karmelitergasse 1 50.1089, 8.67853 ☎ +49 69-212-35896 +49 69-212-30700 Opening Hours: Tuesday Thursday - Sunday 10:00-18:00, West 10:00-20:00 Adults €7, reduced €3.50, under 18 years free, free entry every last Saturday of the month Archaeologisches Museum Frankfurt Neubau - In a building which used to house a Carmelite monastery.
  • Goethe-Haus und -Museum - Großer Hirschgraben 23-25 50.111111, 8.6775 ☎ +49 69 1-38-80-0 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday and holidays 10:00-17:30 Adults €7, reduced €2.90-3 Goethe House - Frankfurt Am Main-Goethe-Haus-Ansicht am Grossen Hirschgraben - Birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Germany's most famous author and poet. It's a museum and picture gallery devoted to Goethe.
  • Historisches Museum - Historical Museum - Saalgasse 19 50.1097, 8.6825 Subway to Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} ☎ +49 69-212-35599 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday holidays 10:00-17:00, West 10:00-21:00 Adults €7, reduced €3.50, family ticket €15 Historical Museum, Frankfurt - Frankfurt Am Main-Saalhof-Ansicht vom Eisernen Steg Historic museum of the city of Frankfurt and its citizens. Today it offers a wide collection of the history of the city.
  • Kindermuseum - Children's Museum - An der Hauptwache 15 - Mezzanine 50.1135, 8.6792 Take U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s, look for KFC and take the stairs from there to the Mezzanine ☎ +49 69-2123-5154 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-18:00, Adults €4, reduced €2, family card €9 Presents exhibitions especially for children on topics of local historical and cultural relevance. Touching, testing, trying out: independent thinking and an autonomous learning environment are central to the children's museum.
  • Naturmuseum Senckenberg - Nature Museum Seckenberg - Senckenberganlage 25 50.1175, 8.651667 To get to the museum, take the tram or subway to Bockenheimer Warte|U4|U6|U7 and then walk. There are no parking spaces available at the museum. ☎ +49 69-75420 +49 69-746238 Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday Thursday - Friday 09:00-17:00, West 09:00-20:00, Saturday Sunday 09:00-18:00 €10 for adults, €5 for children (aged 6–15) Naturmuseum Senckenberg - Frankfurt Am Main-Senckenberg Naturmuseum von Osten-20120325 6441 Commonly called just Senckenberg museum it is one of the most famous museums of Frankfurt. The Senckenberg has various exhibits on natural history; plants, animals, minerals, and so on; the biggest attraction are the dinosaur skeletons and the collection of preserved animals that were hunted and stuffed in a less enlightened age. Highly recommended for anybody interested in the subject. Also suitable for children, who can touch some of the exhibit (like replicas of Dinosaur skeletons).
  • Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank - Money Museum of the German Central Bank - Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 14 50.1360, 8.6619 ☎ +49 69-9566-3073 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Sunday 09:00-17:00, West 09:00-20:00, Saturday closed A museum about money and its history.
  • Verkehrsmuseum Frankfurt am Main - Public Transportation Museum - Rheinlandstraße 133 50.08214, 8.58141 take Tram 12 to the end of the line at Schwanheim Rheinlandstr ☎ +49 69 - 213-23 039 (Su and holidays 10:00-17:00) Opening Hours: Sunday and holidays 10:00-17:00, otherwise closed Adult €3, child €1, senior/student €2 Public transportation vehicles including many old trams, a few buses and one steam locomotive. Beside the museum is a station building that used to belong to the former Frankfurter Waldbahn, a tram line that was originally powered by steam locomotives.
  • Dialogmuseum | Hanauer Landstraße 145 50.1122, 8.71361 take Tram 11 to Osthafenplatz - Dialogmuseum Experience the world as blind people do. Guided tour through rooms in complete darkness, led by blind or visually impaired staff members. In each room, you experience a different daily life situation (e.g., walking through a park, a boat trip, visiting a bar).
  • Experiminta - Hamburger Allee 22-24 50.115392, 8.647728 take Tram 16 or 17 to Varrentrappstraße 384457 - Interactive science museum focusing on hands-on exhibits.
  • Caricatura Museum for Comic Art - Weckmarkt 17 50.110099, 8.685209 Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} ☎ +49-69-21230161 Opening Hours: closed on Mondays Museum for comic art, i.e., satire and illustrations. Located in the old Leinwandhaus (Linen House), a historic building that was first constructed in 1396–1399, but only reopened in 1984 after suffering substantial damage in World War II.
  • Hindemith Cabinet in the Cowherds' Tower - Hindemith Kabinett im Kuhhirtenturm | Große Rittergasse 118 50.10667, 8.68974 ☎ +49 69 5970362 Opening Hours: Sunday 11:00-18:00, Monday - Saturday closed (exceptions for groups with appointment) Adults €3, reduced €2.99 The Cowherds' Tower is a 14th century tower and city gate. The German composer Paul Hindemith lived in this tower between 1923 and 1927. Today it contains a small museum about the composer, and a music room for chamber concerts and other events.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Frankfurt

Frankfurter Mainbruecken - Frankfurt and the river Main

Culture & Tradition of Frankfurt

  • The Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company - ☎ +49 69-907399-100 - Modern ballet in Frankfurt playing at the Bockenheimer Depot.
  • Cinestar Metropolis - Eschenheimer Anlage 40 50.118298, 8.679133 subway to Eschenheimer Tor U1|U2|U3|U8 or walk from the downtown € 8-12 The cinema shows a couple of movies in English.
  • English theatre - box-@re.org Gallusanlage 7 50.10968, 8.670841 Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8☎ +49 69-24231620 - See a play at the largest English-language theatre in continental Europe
  • Oper Frankfurt - Untermainanlage 11 50.108552, 8.673702 Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8☎ +49 69-212-49-49-4 - Not to be confused with the historic Alte Oper building, this modern building is where to go to see an opera performance. State subsidized performances make this a relatively affordable place to see high quality productions

Fairs

Frankfurt's trade fairs are known to have taken place as early as in 1160. The Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest exhibition centres, hosting a continuous stream of exhibitions small, large and gargantuan — the Motor Show draws almost a million visitors. Most fairs are open to the public for at least part of the time, and can be a fascinating if somewhat overwhelming experience if you're interested in the theme. The Messe has its own S-Bahn train station, Messe|s3|s4|s5|s6, two stops away from the Central Railway Station (from platform 104, underground), and there's also the Festhalle/Messe|U4 subway stop. Advance tickets for fairs often allow free use of all RMV public transport. Trains to the trade fairs are announced in English.

  • Frankfurt Book Fair - Frankfurt Buchmesse - 2023 Event | October |10

|month= 14 |Frankfurt - Germany - Day ticket €12 The largest event of the world's publishing industry, held yearly in mid-October. The Frankfurt Book Fair has a long history, first being held in 1485, shortly after Gutenberg's printing press in nearby Mainz made books much more easily available than before. The last two days (Sa Sunday) are open to the general public, with book sales allowed on Sunday only. The public days of the Book Fair have also drawn a vast contingent of manga/anime fans, many of whom dress up as their favorite characters! Photography is allowed, but only after asking permission.

  • Frankfurt Motor Show - Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung - 2023 Event | September |12

|month= 22 |Frankfurt - Germany - Day tickets €11-18 The world's largest motor show and Frankfurt's biggest event, held every two years. (In even-numbered years the show is held in Hannover.)

Sports

  • Go swimming at Titus-Thermen or Rebstockbad, which both also have whirlpools and sauna facilities. Or visit any of the other public indoor or outdoor pools in Frankfurt. The biggest outdoor swimmingpool is next to the Nidda in Rödelheim part of Frankfurt: Bretano bath. Some of the bigger complexes outside the city limits include Taunus-Therme in Bad Homburg and Rhein-Main-Therme in Hofheim.
  • Ice skating ring - ffm.eissporthalle-@rankfurt.de Am Bornheimer Hang 4 50.125503, 8.721532 Eissporthalle/Festplatz|U7}} ☎ +49 69 2123-9308 - Ice skating for amateurs or watch ice hockey games by the local teams.
  • Sportpark Kelkheim - @kelkheim.de Mainblick 51a, 65779 Kelkheim 50.137893, 8.45893 ☎ +49 6195 5151 - A sports facility complex that features high rope courses, golf (no membership required), indoor climbing and bouldering, squash, and other activities.
  • Boulderwelt Frankfurt - August-Schanz-Straße 50 50.163951, 8.684819 Preungesheim|U5 or S-Bahn Frankfurter Berg|S6}} ☎ +49 69 9541-6560 Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00 €9.90 Opened in the winter of 2012, this hall is still expanding and has boulders in various difficulties for beginners to experienced ones. The route setter is very experienced and the crew friendly. Only the air can get "powdry" at peak times. From time to time there are organised competitions.
  • Kletterzentrum Frankfurt/Main - DAV Kletterzentrum - @rankfurtmain.de Homburger Landstraße 283 50.159938, 8.686472 Preungesheim|U5}} ☎ +49 69 95415170 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-23:00, Saturday Sunday 09:00-22:00 The DAV Kletterzentrum opened for climbing in spring 2013. It offers up to 15 m high walls with many routes.
  • Dynochrom - @DYNOCHROM.de Flinschstr. 45 50.137401, 8.733827 Schäfflestraße|U4|U7}} ☎ +49 69 4080-2770 Opening Hours: Monday Friday 15:00-23:00, Tuesday - Thursday Saturday 11:00-23:00, Sunday 11:00-21:00 €9 This gym has tough boulders for enthusiastic climbers.

Walks

  • In the summer, a walk along the river Main is a nice thing to do. A lot of people will spend a sunny afternoon walking or sitting there on a lawn or playing frisbee or football. It's a relatively quiet area, considering it's in the heart of the city. Nearby cafes and restaurants allow you to have a drink in between. The only disadvantage is that it can be quite crowded when the weather is nice; try going during business hours on a weekday unless you're looking for a crowd.
  • Go for a walk in the City Forest (Stadtwald) in the south of Frankfurt. With about 48 km², it is regarded as the largest inner-city forest in Germany. Six playgrounds and nine ponds make the forest a popular tourist attraction. The forest can be visited via tram line 14 direction Neu-Isenburg/Stadtgrenze from Frankfurt South Station (Metro Station Frankfurt Süd U1|u2|u3|u8|s5|s6). Trams 12, 19, 20 and 21 also connect the Stadtwald with downtown Frankfurt.
  • Go on top of the Feldberg mountain and the highest mountain of the Taunus. Take a train from Frankfurt central to Königsstein and then go to the main bus place (Parkstraße). Buses via Feldberg depart every 2 hours. Get on top of the observation tower at the Feldberg. If it's cold, have a hot Chocolates with cream (Heiße Schokolade mit Sahne) at the tower's kiosk.
  • Lohrberg | Web: ar[_id_inhalt]=31959 50.150556, 8.73:de:Lohrberger_Hang Head up the Lohrberg, where you can enjoy stunning vistas of the city, as well as of the local vineyard (the last remaining one in Frankfurt). There is a small restaurant with outdoor seating and an apple orchard serving homemade apple juice and Ebbelwoi (local cider). Other amenities include a small swimmingpool for children and a barbecue area (bring your own).

Local events in Frankfurt

  • Lange Nacht der Museen - Long Night of Museums - 2023 Event | May|5

|month= - One night a year most Frankfurt museums are open to the public until the early morning of the next day. Special bus lines will take visitors from one to the next. Various special events are organized; for example dances, music performances, special exhibits, games, and so on. It is very crowded but also highly recommended; be prepared for very long lines. Buy a ticket in advance so you do not have to waste time during the night of the event on this, and do not forget to pick up a schedule of the events and map of the bus routes. Similar events are organized in other German cities as well.

  • Christmas Market - 2023 Event | November |26

|December 22 - Römerberg, Paulsplatz und Mainkai Dom/Römer|U4|U5}} - Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00–21:00, Sunday 11:00–21:00 Get a glühwein mug and start enjoying the evening. It is one of the biggest German Christmas Markets featuring a big tree and popular particiaption.

  • Christopher Street Day - CSD Frankfurt - 2023 Event | July |20

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  • Museumsuferfest - Museumsufer Festival - 2023 Event | August|

|month= Massive 3-day outdoor festival held annually in late August along both sides of the downtown waterfront. Numerous stages with live music, DJs, food, shops, and museum events. Beware that it can get very crowded in certain spots and there are often queues to cross the Eiserner Steg bridge. Fireworks on the last day.

  • There are various fireworks displays throughout the year. Many major events - like the Museumsufer festival are ended with very well done fireworks. Check your local event schedule; if you are in the city these are always worth your time. The exception are the New Year fireworks, which are unorganized and less than spectacular. Good vantage points are the Main bridges, or the river banks.

Other activities

  • The RMV offers a tour of the city in the so-called Ebbelwei Express, a special tram that offers music, apple none-alcoholic drinks, and pretzels. Probably very stereotypical and more suited for people who do not mind "tacky" tourist traps.
  • About once a month, an old steam engine train rides along tracks on the northern riverbank of the Main. Prices vary, starting at €4 for an adult.
  • Kobelt-Zoo - Schwanheimer Bahnstraße, 60529 Frankfurt am Main - Free A small zoo with monkeys, snakes and other animals. Kids can pet rabbits, horses, donkeys, and goats, or ride ponies.
  • River cruises along the Main River Mainkai at Eiserner Steg near the Dom/Römer|U4|U5 subway stop - There are two companies offering river cruises along the Main River, and both of them depart from Mainkai near the Eiserner Steg bridge in the Old Town. There are short sightseeing cruises as well as longer tours heading towards the Rhein river and its scenic spots.

Study as a Muslim in Frankfurt

  • Goethe Institut - Diesterwegplatz 72 Frankfurt Süd U1|u2|u3|u8|s5|s6}} ☎ +49 69 961-2270 - The official German language institute with a vast range of courses to learn German in Goethe's hometown.
  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe University - Senckenberganlage 31 50.119444, 8.651389 U-Bahn station Bockenheimer Warte|U4|U6|U7}} ☎ +49 69 7980 - Goethe University Frankfurt - Campus-bockenheim-2010-ffm-027 Founded in 1914, this urban university offers a wide range of faculties. Today and the university has 38,000 students on 4 major campuses: Campus Bockenheim, Campus Riedberg, Campus Westend, Campus Niederrad.
  • Volkshochschule Frankfurt - Public education centre | Sonnemannstraße 13 Frankfurt Süd U1|u2|u3|u8|s5|s6}} ☎ +49 69 2127-1501 - Vast range of language courses, cooking classes and other educational courses.

How to work legally in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is one of the better locations in Germany to start looking if you want to find a job. It is the centre of national and international banking/finance and there are also many high tech, chemical and pharmaceutical companies in the Rhine-Main area. All of these are more willing to accept people with no or less than adequate German skills if you can offer any other special skills.

Last but not least the airport and companies working for trade fairs, as well as several companies in the so called "Industriepark Hoechst" always need people who speak English and other (seldom spoken) languages. Especially low skilled and very high skilled jobs are available. Make sure you have the proper permits and papers; working illegally can get you into a lot of trouble.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a great place for shopping, as it caters both to tourists and to the local population, so you can find anything from haute couture to ridiculously cheap, and most of the shopping possibilities are located in the centre. The majority of shops are open until 20:00, though some of the larger stores downtown may close at 21:00 or 22:00. In general, shops are closed on Sundays.

MyZeil Frankfurt Nacht - Shopping mall MyZeil

Shopping streets

  • The Zeil is the main shopping street in Frankfurt and in fact one of the most frequented shopping streets in Europe. This area caters to all sorts of shopping needs. There are big department stores such as Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt as well as numerous other larger shops along the Zeil. Head to the top floor of Galeria Kaufhof for a restaurant with amazing views of the city. The lower levels of both department stores sell food products from all of the world. There are also shopping complexes like the Zeilgalerie and MyZeil, which is notable for its remarkable architecture, including the longest shopping mall escalator in Europe. Some of the surrounding streets, e.g. Liebfrauenstraße, Schillerstraße, and Kaiserstraße, have a lot of interesting smaller shops. Head to the Goethestraße for upscale shopping.
  • Schweizer Straße: small, traditional shops with local specialties, take subway to Schweizer Platz U1|U2|U3|U8}}.
  • Berger Straße: smaller trendy shops and cafés, take subway to Merianplatz|U4 or Höhenstraße|U4}}.
  • Leipziger Straße: smaller shops, take subway to Leipziger Straße|U6|U7 station.

Markets

  • Kleinmarkthalle - Hasengasse 5-7 50.11271, 8.68311 Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s or Konstablerwache|U4|U5|U6|U7|s}}; in the downtown between Zeil and Berliner Straße - Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00, Saturday 08:00-16:00, Sunday and holidays closed A market hall with a large variety of local and international vendors ranging from fresh produce to ready-to-eat food and fruit drinks.
  • Flea Market 50.107238, 8.683221 at the Museumsufer - Opening Hours: Saturday 09:00-14:00 Along the river in Sachsenhausen during which time the road is normally closed to traffic.
  • Farmer's Market at Konstablerwache - Erzeugermarkt Konstablerwache - 50.114418, 8.686698 Konstablerwache|U4|U5|U6|U7|s}} - Opening Hours: Thursday 10:00-20:00, Saturday 08:00-17:00 Locally produced vegetables or fruits are found also directly from regional ecological producers.
  • Schillermarkt 50.114237, 8.678504 Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s}} - Opening Hours: Friday 09:00-18:30 Fresh meals and local products are sold at the groceries market directly in the centre at this shopping street.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Frankfurt

  • Grüneburger Bioladen | Grüneburgweg 6 50.120967, 8.674773 Grüneburgweg ☎ +49 69 9550-2229 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30-20:00, Saturday 07:30-19:00 Excellent choice of Cheese and fresh vegetables. The shop has affordable lunch soups and also does custom deliveries.
  • Petersen Gutes Essen - Eppsteiner Straße 26 50.120633, 8.66733 ☎ +49 69 71 71 35 36 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:45-19:00, Saturday 08:00-15:00 Sells gourmet food. It has bread, Cheese, fresh Pasta pasterys and a lot more.
  • Mammut Store Frankfurt Fahrgasse 111 50.113829, 8.685935 Konstablerwache|U4|U5|U6|U7|s}} ☎ +49 69 46099069 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:00 The shop sells clothes and stuff from the alpine Swiss brand. The quality of the brand means that the producto also translates in the demanded prices.
  • Landkarten Schwarz - @schwarz.de Kornmarkt 12 50.111987, 8.679574 Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s}} ☎ +49 69 55 38 69 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 10:00-18:00 The book shop has travel guides for all over the world and many maps. Ideal for you to checkout before jumping to the next destination.
  • Radsport Frankfurt - Gnewikow & Fülberth Radsport GmbH - Eschersheimer Landstraße 555 50.153926, 8.659696 Lindenbaum ☎ +49 69 534100 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Friday 09:00-1800, West 13:00-20:00, Thursday 09:00-20:00, Saturday 09:00-13:00 Exists since 1983 and mostly sells road race bikes. They are passionate for bike sport.
  • Fahrradhaus Wagner - Woogstr. 21, Ginnheim 50.145164, 8.647441 Ginnheim U1|U9 and then walk 10 min ☎ +49 69 952 948 44 Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 09:00-12:00, 15:00-18:30, West 09:00-12:00, Saturday 09:00-13:00 The small shop at the outskirts of Frankfurt has a long tradition since 1929 selling bikes. One can see their passion for bikes in how well they keep the records of their sold bikes and repairs. The prices are really fair and the road- or mountain-bike can be repaired or tuned at any wish.

Shopping centres

  • Hessen-Center - Borsigallee 26 50.140262, 8.751036 Hessen-Center|U4|U7}} ☎ +49 61 0973-3630 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30-20:00, Saturday 09:30-21:00 An older shopping mall targeted more at the local population.
  • NordWestZentrum - 50.157724, 8.63319 Nordwestzentrum U1|U9}} ☎ +49 69 580-9020 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:00 A large modern shopping mall in the north of Frankfurt. Many of the shops there can also be found in the downtown Zeil area. The mall is both inside and outside, hence people are still allowed to smoke here, which you may find bizarre. Inside it has a big swimming swimmingpool called Titus Therme.
  • Skyline Plaza - Europa-Allee 6 50.109206, 8.653212 Festplatz/Messe|U4}} - Opening Hours: Monday - West 09:30-20:00, Thursday - Saturday 9:30-22:00 The Shopping Centre opened in the summer 2022. It has it own parking. There is a terasse on top with a café. Otherwise you'll find around 170 different shops.
  • Zeilgalerie - Zeil 112-114 50.11437, 8.68055 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:00 An upscale'ish Shopping Centre with a pretence of trend and design, and more importantly, a panorama roof on the 9th floor offering views of the Hauptwache area.

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Halal Restaurants in Frankfurt

  • Bizim Halal döner Frankfurt-Griesheim € 2.50-10 A small suburban shop with fantastic Kebab.
  • Im Herzen Afrikas - @rzen-afrikas.de Gutleutstraße 13 50.107437, 8.671656 Willy-Brandt-Platz U1|U2|U3|U4|U5|U8☎ +49 69 2424-6080 €6-8.50 Eastern African food. Decoration is special (sand as floor) and reservation is important, as for dinner they offer only specific times
  • Kumpir Adalbertstr. 7a, 60486 Frankfurt (near Bockheimer Warte) 50.1197646, 8.6485089 Get off at Bockenheimer Warte|U4|U6|U7 ☎ +49 69 78083376 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00, Saturday 10:00-21:00 €3-7 Speciality is Turkish Kumpir with couscous, potato salad, fresh salad and tomatoes in a huge potato.
  • Saravanaa Bhavan - Kaiserstraße 66 50.1081, 8.6667 ☎ +49 69 97 693 374 Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-22:30 2022-00-09purely Vegetarian, authentic Indian cusine, near the central station
  • Taj Mahal - Taj Mahal Tandoori - Schweizer Straße 28 50.103567, 8.679209 Schweizer Platz U1|U2|U3|U8☎ +49 69 620240 Opening Hours: 11:30-14:30, 18:00-23:30 Good Indian restaurant with short walk from downtown. Reservation for dinner is recommended.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Frankfurt

Frankfurt has plenty of lodging but during major trade fairs, prices at even the cheapest hotels will suddenly skyrocket with charges of over €300/night quite common. Plan well ahead and alternatively, consider staying in nearby cities like Darmstadt, Neu-Isenburg, Bad Homburg, Mainz or Wiesbaden which are under an hour away by S-Bahn. If none of these works then Mannheim might be a last resort as it is 30mins by ICE high-speed train (but the train ticket is rather expensive unless bought in advance).

Stay safe as a Muslim in Frankfurt

Frankfurt has one of Germany's highest crime rates, though, in part, only for statistical reasons: smuggling and similar offences at the airport as well as anything concerning credit card fraud anywhere in Germany is registered in Frankfurt, since the main credit card clearing company is based in Frankfurt. Furthermore if you count crime per person, you don't include a good chunk of people working but not living in Frankfurt.

Physical crime is in general concentrated in the red-light neighborhood around the central train station, which also is the hangout of many drug dealers/junkies, although even there you are usually safe during the day and moderate evening hours. Frankfurt is safe and it is highly unlikely that you will face armed robbery or other violent crimes. Use your common sense and avoid drunken or aggressive people at night. In general, firearms are an uncommon sight in Germany and the police have a very no-nonsense approach to people wielding guns or even knives. If shots are fired and the police are never far away, as this very rarely happens.

If you have a problem or are being harassed, ask the police for help. The German police and the Frankfurt Ordnungsamt (City Enforcement Officers) are clean, competent and willing to help. Germany is very bureaucratic but structured; as long as you behave respectfully toward the police, you should have no problem. Don't consider buying and smuggling drugs and these are major offences with dire consequences. Lately, bogus police officers have been an issue. All real officers have a green card with photograph and number, and no officer will check cash. Ring 110 if you get any trouble.

Drugs and beggars

The central station area (Hauptbahnhof) is known for being a centre for drug users and totally out of control as so many other German cities. The situation has improved, but you will still occasionally be bothered by beggars. The drug addicts generally don't bother people, and the beggars will ask for Kleingeld (small change), which by their definition is anything between €0.20 and two euro. One way to fend off beggars is just to say you do not speak German (and this might just be true for you anyway!). They will often switch to English then, so just pretend you can not speak that either (just shake your head, or say "No English") and they will get frustrated and leave you alone. If you think you are up to it, you may find it useful to know one or two sentences in the Frankfurter dialect to mimic local residents, as Muslims are often regarded as more profitable targets for beggars. Some of these phrases would be Hör auf! (stop it), Lass mich in ruh! (leave me alone) or Mach dich ab! (go away!). A polite Nein, danke (no thanks) will usually not do.

Telecommunications in Frankfurt

Internet Cafe's in Frankfurt

There are a number of Internet cafés in Frankfurt of varying prices and quality. Free Wi-Fi at coffee shops is getting more and more common but most businesses require some purchases of food or the likes to get the code. La maison du pain offers Wi-Fi. Various other hotels offer Internet access but usually at a charge.

Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) (corner Liebfrauenstraße / Holzgraben) near Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8 offers free Wi-Fi in its restaurant, as does cks/ Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) near Hauptwache (Börsenplatz).

Telephone

Besides public pay phones and mobile phone services, a large number of stores sell prepaid telephone cards. This is especially useful for international calls. The PTT multi-media store - 65 Baseler Straße, offers competitive rates for international calls (10 cents per min to the UK) Some other stores also offer in house phone services. Another easy to reach store that seems reliable is in the Hauptwache U1|U2|U3|U6|U7|U8|s subway station. You may also visit one of the plenty Internet cafés, since they almost all offer affordable phone calls via Internet.

Post offices

The postal service in Germany is Deutsche Post. The four easiest-to-reach full-service postal offices are easy to locate:

  • Inside Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (central station) by the long-distance ICE/IC trains; near McDonalds.
  • In the Karstadt department store (ground floor) on the Zeil shopping street.
  • On Goetheplatz
  • At Frankfurt Süd U1|u2|u3|u8|s5|s6 (i.e., Südbahnhof, Southern Station), take exit Diesterwegplatz and cross the square; the post office is to the left.

Cope in Frankfurt

Consulates in Frankfurt

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Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Frankfurt

Saalburg Main Gate (Porta Praetoria)

  • Mainz — Gutenberg's home on the Rhine, with a impeccably maintained old city, 45 min. by S-Bahn Station frankfurt|s8
  • Wiesbaden — wealthy historic spa city and state capital, 45 minutes by S-Bahn Station frankfurt|s1, Station frankfurt|s8, Station frankfurt|s9 or 35 min. by SE10 from Hauptbahnhof
  • Rüdesheim am Rhein — at the southern end of the Rhine Valley and the Rheingau, 73 min by SE10.
  • Darmstadt — former residence of the duchy of Hesse, picturesque old town, art nouveau architecture
  • Bad Homburg — spa town with close by old Roman fort Saalburg that is on the UNESCO legacy list
  • Oberursel — Small city with a picturesque medieval Altstadt (old town area).
  • Heidelberg — with famous castle and charming old town, 55 min. by IC.
  • Cologne — home to the Cologne Carnival and a famous cathedral, 1 hour by ICE
  • Middle Rhine valley — famous section of the Rhine, 1h50 ICE via Mainz
  • Büdingen — medieval downtown
  • Taunus mountains — If you're keen on hiking, head out to the nearby Taunus mountains, which are laced with walking trails and guesthouses and the Vogelsberg (an extinct volcano), or the Odenwald

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