Frankfurt blends a striking skyline with riverside charm, historic quarters, and world-class museums. You find a financial hub that also feels intimate, walkable, and rich in culture.
Discover Frankfurt
Discover Frankfurt
Why visit Frankfurt?
What to expect
Expect a compact city where glass towers sit beside timbered houses, with the River Main as a peaceful spine. Neighbourhoods like the Altstadt and Sachsenhausen each offer a distinct pace and character.
Plan your trip
Frankfurt works well as both a city-break and a gateway to Germany and wider Europe, thanks to its major rail and air connections. Plan time for the city itself before exploring nearby regions such as the Rhine valley.
Top sights in Frankfurt
Römerberg and the Old Town
Stroll the cobbled Römerberg square, framed by reconstructed half-timbered houses and the historic town hall, to experience Frankfurt's medieval heart.
Main Tower
Ride the lift to the Main Tower's observation deck for open-air views over Frankfurt's skyline, the River Main, and the surrounding countryside.
Museumsufer
Explore the Museumsufer, a string of museums along the south bank of the Main, from fine art and film to architecture and applied arts.
Palmengarten
Escape into Palmengarten, a spacious botanical garden with themed glasshouses and landscaped grounds ideal for a quiet city break.
Frankfurt Cathedral
Visit Frankfurt Cathedral to admire its red sandstone Gothic architecture and climb the tower for a different view of the city centre.
Zeil and Hauptwache
Wander along the Zeil near Hauptwache for a lively mix of shopping, cafés, and street life at the heart of modern Frankfurt.
Eiserner Steg footbridge
Cross the Eiserner Steg, a pedestrian bridge over the Main, for skyline photo spots and easy access between the Old Town and Sachsenhausen.
Experience Frankfurt's everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use Frankfurt's U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and trams to move quickly between the airport, city centre, and outlying districts, with day tickets offering good value. For a different view, walk or cycle along the riverfront paths, then rely on buses or trams for the final stretch back to your hotel.
Local life & culture
You feel local life in neighbourhood cafés, riverside promenades, and the traditional pubs of Sachsenhausen. Cultural rhythms centre on the theatre scene, museums, and frequent fairs and events that spill into public squares and along the water.
Where to unwind
Relax along the landscaped banks of the Main or in parks like Grüneburgpark, which feel especially calm in the early morning or late afternoon. On clear evenings, head to riverfront lawns or bridges to watch the city light up as the day cools down.
A taste of Frankfurt
Street food & local specialties
Sample local favourites such as frankfurter sausages, hearty regional dishes, and tangy green herb sauce in traditional taverns, especially around the Old Town and Sachsenhausen. Markets and small stalls offer quick bites perfect between sightseeing stops.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Find relaxed dining in central districts and shopping streets, where you can move from bakeries to international eateries within a short walk. Portions are often generous yet varied, letting you share plates and try several different flavours in one meal.
Signature & scenic dining
Choose restaurants with river views, rooftop terraces, or skyline-facing windows for a memorable evening. Dining near the Main or on upper floors of high-rises pairs regional and international cuisine with sweeping city vistas.
Retail therapy in Frankfurt
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Explore central shopping centres along the Zeil and around Hauptwache, where international brands sit beside local labels, cafés, and cinemas. These hubs double as social meeting spots, especially on weekends and late afternoons.
Markets & local crafts
Browse weekly markets and smaller streets in areas such as Bornheim, Sachsenhausen, and the Altstadt for regional produce, crafts, and independent boutiques. These neighbourhoods are ideal for picking up items with a local story behind them.
Evening retail scene
In the evening, the Zeil and surrounding streets stay active with illuminated storefronts, food stops, and people heading out for the night. Public transport runs frequently after dark, making it easy to reach these districts and return to your hotel.
Best time to visit Frankfurt
Spring (April to June, shoulder season) brings mild weather around 10–20°C (50–68°F), with blossoming parks and comfortable conditions for walking. Summer (July to August, peak season) is warm at about 18–27°C (64–81°F), ideal for riverfront life and outdoor events. Autumn and winter (November to March, low season) are cooler at roughly 0–10°C (32–50°F), with crisp days, early sunsets, and a festive atmosphere around year-end.