Frankfurt blends a striking skyline with riverside charm, historic streets, and green spaces. You find a city that feels both international and intimate, ideal for business trips, city breaks, and connecting onward in Europe.
Discover Frankfurt
Discover Frankfurt
Why visit Frankfurt?
What to expect
Expect a compact city where modern towers sit beside half-timbered houses, all centred around the River Main. Business districts, museums, and lively neighbourhoods are within easy reach, with efficient public transport tying everything together.
Plan your trip
Frankfurt is a key European air and rail hub, making it a smart base for exploring Germany and neighbouring countries. Plan extra time to enjoy its museums, riverfront, and old town before continuing your journey across the region.
Top sights in Frankfurt
Römerberg
Stroll through Römerberg, Frankfurt's historic main square, lined with reconstructed half-timbered houses, the iconic Römer city hall, and charming cobbled streets.
Main Tower
Ride the lift up Main Tower for panoramic views over the skyline, river, and surrounding countryside from one of the citys best observation decks.
Museumsufer
Explore Museumsufer, the museum embankment along the River Main, where art, film, architecture, and history museums sit side by side in leafy surroundings.
Palmengarten
Relax in Palmengarten, a spacious botanical garden with glasshouses and themed landscapes providing a peaceful escape from the city streets.
Frankfurt Cathedral
Admire Frankfurt Cathedral for its towering Gothic architecture and climb the tower for a rewarding view over the old town rooftops.
Zeil pedestrian street
Walk along Zeil, the main shopping street, where modern malls and department stores sit beside cafes and street performers.
Eiserner Steg
Cross the Eiserner Steg iron footbridge for classic postcard views of the skyline and the old town, especially beautiful at sunset.
Experience Frankfurts everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses to move quickly between the airport, city centre, and outer districts. For a scenic perspective, walk or cycle along the riverside paths, then use short tram or bus hops for the last stretch back to your hotel.
Local life & culture
You feel Frankfurts rhythm in its busy financial district, creative quarters, and riverside promenades where locals jog, meet friends, and linger on terraces. Cultural life pulses through theatres, galleries, and neighbourhood festivals spread across the year.
Where to unwind
Unwind along the banks of the River Main, where wide paths, parks, and benches invite slow walks, picnics, and evening views of the skyline. Head to city parks or the botanical gardens in the late afternoon for softer light and quieter corners.
A taste of Frankfurt
Street food & local specialties
Try local favourites such as sausages, pretzels, and hearty regional dishes in traditional taverns and casual stalls, especially in Sachsenhausen and around Römerberg.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Discover easy dining in central food courts, markets, and mall restaurants, where you can sample German classics alongside international flavours, often in smaller portions that make it simple to try several dishes.
Signature & scenic dining
For a memorable meal, choose restaurants with skyline views, riverfront terraces, or elevated city vistas, where carefully crafted menus pair with atmospheric surroundings.
Retail therapy in Frankfurt
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Explore central malls and lifestyle centres along Zeil and in the city core, where international brands, local designers, cinemas, and eateries turn shopping into a full-day outing.
Markets & local crafts
Seek out smaller markets and neighbourhood streets for local crafts and regional products, especially in areas like Sachsenhausen, Bornheim, and around the old town.
Evening retail scene
After dark, main shopping streets and selected malls stay lively with illuminated storefronts and late openings on certain days, easily reached by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, or tram from most parts of the city.
Best time to visit Frankfurt
Spring (April to June) is a shoulder season, with mild temperatures around 10–20°C (50–68°F), blooming parks, and comfortable sightseeing conditions. Summer (July to August) is the peak season, bringing warmer days of about 18–26°C (64–79°F), outdoor events, and busy riverfronts. Autumn and winter (November to February) form the low season, with cooler temperatures between 0–10°C (32–50°F), quieter attractions, and a festive atmosphere in late November and December.