Frankfurt blends a striking skyline with a historic old town, set along the Main River. You experience a compact city where business, culture, and green spaces sit side by side.
Discover Frankfurt
Discover Frankfurt
Why visit Frankfurt?
What to expect
Expect efficient public transport, riverside promenades, and a mix of glass towers and timber-framed houses. Museums, galleries, and cosy cafes create a relaxed yet energetic city rhythm.
Plan your trip
Frankfurt is an ideal base for exploring Germany and wider Europe thanks to its major rail hub and airport. Plan extra days to see nearby wine regions and storybook towns.
Top sights in Frankfurt
Römerberg
Stroll the cobbled Römerberg square, lined with reconstructed timber-framed houses and the historic town hall at the heart of Frankfurt’s old town.
Main Tower
Ride the lift up Main Tower for open-air views of Frankfurt’s skyline, the Main River, and the surrounding countryside, especially beautiful at sunset.
Museumsufer (Museum Embankment)
Explore the Museumsufer along the south bank of the Main, where leading art, film, and architecture museums sit within a pleasant riverside walk.
Palmengarten
Visit Palmengarten, a spacious botanical garden with glasshouses and themed landscapes offering a peaceful escape close to the city centre.
Frankfurt Cathedral
Climb the tower of Frankfurt Cathedral for city views and discover the building’s centuries of architectural history inside its red-sandstone walls.
Zeil and Hauptwache
Walk along the Zeil pedestrian street near Hauptwache for shopping, people-watching, and easy access to nearby cafes and side streets.
Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg)
Cross the Iron Bridge, a pedestrian span over the Main River, for skyline photos and a pleasant link between the old town and Sachsenhausen.
Experience Frankfurt’s everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use Frankfurt’s U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses to move quickly between neighbourhoods and the airport. Walk or cycle along the riverside paths for a scenic view, and rely on short tram or bus hops for the final stretch to your hotel.
Local life & culture
You feel local life in weekly markets, riverside gatherings, and in the mix of office workers and students around districts like Bockenheim and Nordend. Cultural events, concerts, and gallery openings keep the city lively throughout the week.
Where to unwind
Unwind along the Main River banks with a leisurely walk or picnic, especially in the late afternoon. City parks such as Grüneburgpark and the green belt around Frankfurt offer quiet lawns and tree-lined paths away from the centre.
A taste of Frankfurt
Street food & local specialties
Seek out apple wine taverns and casual eateries in Sachsenhausen for hearty local dishes, and visit markets such as Kleinmarkthalle to sample sausages, breads, cheeses, and regional snacks under one roof.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Around the city centre and in areas like Bahnhofsviertel, you find relaxed bistros and international spots ideal for a quick meal between sights. Portions are often generous yet shareable, so you can try several dishes with friends or family.
Signature & scenic dining
For a memorable evening, choose restaurants and bars with skyline views near the banking district or overlooking the Main. Riverside terraces and upper-floor dining rooms make the most of city lights after dark.
Retail therapy in Frankfurt
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Explore shopping centres along the Zeil and in the city centre, where international brands sit alongside local names, cinemas, and food courts that turn these complexes into all-day hangouts.
Markets & local crafts
Visit Kleinmarkthalle for gourmet treats, then browse neighbourhood streets in Bornheim, Sachsenhausen, or Nordend for independent boutiques, bookshops, and design stores featuring local creators.
Evening retail scene
In the evening, central shopping streets remain lively with illuminated storefronts and late-opening stores on selected days. Well-connected trains, trams, and buses make it easy to reach these areas and return to your hotel after dark.
Best time to visit Frankfurt
Spring (April to June) is a shoulder season, with mild days around 10–20°C (50–68°F), blooming parks, and fewer crowds than summer. Summer (July to August) is the peak season, with warmer weather around 18–26°C (64–79°F), outdoor festivals, and busy riverfronts. Autumn and winter (November to March) are generally a low season, with cooler temperatures around -1–8°C (30–46°F), quieter attractions, and atmospheric city lights and seasonal markets.