Flights from Perth (PER) to Frankfurt (FRA)

About Frankfurt

Discover Frankfurt

Why visit Frankfurt?
Frankfurt combines a striking skyline of glass towers with cobbled squares, riverside paths, and museums. You will find a city that feels both modern and compact, ideal for a first taste of Germany or a short city break.

What to expect
Most visits centre on the banks of the River Main, where you can explore the historic Römerberg square, the Museum Embankment, and lively cafés. The financial district brings a steady business rhythm, while neighbourhoods like Sachsenhausen and Bornheim feel relaxed and local.

Plan your trip
Frankfurt is an important air and rail hub, making it a practical base for exploring Germany and nearby countries. With its central station and efficient public transport, you can easily combine time in the city with day trips to wine regions, castles, and storybook towns along the Rhine.

Top sights in Frankfurt

Römerberg

Wander through Frankfurt's old town square, framed by reconstructed timbered houses and the historic Römer city hall.

Main Tower

Ride the lift to the viewing platform for panoramic views of the skyline, the River Main, and surrounding countryside.

Museumsufer (Museum Embankment)

Stroll along the riverfront and visit a string of museums dedicated to art, film, architecture, and applied arts.

Palmengarten

Explore extensive greenhouses and landscaped gardens showcasing plants from around the world in the heart of the city.

Zeil shopping street

Join locals on Frankfurt's main shopping avenue, lined with department stores, malls, and street-side cafés.

Old Sachsenhausen

Cross the river to this cobbled neighbourhood known for its traditional tavern atmosphere and narrow lanes.

Goethe House

Step inside the restored home where writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent his formative years.

River Main promenade

Follow the riverside paths for relaxed walks, jogs, or cycles with city views and frequent cafés along the way.

Experience Frankfurt's everyday rhythm

Getting around
Frankfurt has an efficient network of U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains, trams, and buses that make most journeys quick and direct. Walking is often the easiest way to move between the historic centre, the river, and key museums, with bike hire offering a scenic option along the waterfront.

Local life & culture
Around the city centre you will see office workers, students, and visitors sharing the same streets and river paths. Smaller neighbourhoods such as Bornheim and Nordend showcase daily life in cafés, parks, and local bars, while the Museumsufer hosts regular cultural events and exhibitions.

Where to unwind
The riverbanks of the Main offer long stretches of green space ideal for picnics, reading, or gentle walks, especially in the late afternoon. Palmengarten and other city parks provide quiet corners year-round, and in warmer months many locals gather outdoors into the evening.

A taste of Frankfurt

Street food & local specialties
You can sample hearty regional dishes and quick snacks in markets and simple eateries throughout the centre. Traditional taverns in areas like Sachsenhausen serve local classics that pair well with regional drinks, giving you a flavour of Hessen's food culture.

Casual & modern dining hubs
Modern bistros, cafés, and international restaurants are easy to find around the Zeil, the banking district, and the station area. Menus range from light plates to generous mains, so you can share dishes or order smaller portions to try different flavours in one meal.

Signature & scenic dining
For a memorable evening, choose restaurants with views of the skyline or the river, particularly around the Main Tower area or along the waterfront. Many hotels and rooftop venues offer carefully presented menus and calm surroundings ideal for a special occasion or a relaxed final night.

Retail therapy in Frankfurt

Malls & lifestyle hubs
The Zeil is Frankfurt's main shopping artery, home to large malls, international fashion labels, and technology stores. Multi-level centres combine shops with cafés and casual dining, making them easy places to spend a few hours between sightseeing stops.

Markets & local crafts
Smaller streets in Sachsenhausen, Bornheim, and Nordend feature independent boutiques, bookshops, and design stores. Weekly markets showcase seasonal produce and locally made goods, offering a chance to pick up simple, practical souvenirs that reflect everyday life in the region.

Evening retail scene
After dark, parts of the city centre stay lively with illuminated storefronts and late-opening shops, especially along the Zeil and nearby side streets. Seasonal markets and riverside events add extra interest, and frequent public transport makes it straightforward to return to your hotel at the end of the evening.

Best time to visit Frankfurt

Frühling (spring, March to May) – shoulder season
Spring in Frankfurt brings mild days around 10–18°C (50–64°F), blossoming parks, and quieter streets before the main holiday months. It is a pleasant time for walking tours and riverfront strolls, with light layers usually enough for changing temperatures.

Sommer (summer, June to August) – peak season
Summer is warm, with average temperatures between 18–26°C (64–79°F) and occasional hotter days. Outdoor cafés, riverbank events, and open-air festivals are in full swing, giving you long, bright evenings to enjoy the skyline and nearby countryside.

Herbst und Winter (autumn and winter, September to February) – low season
Autumn starts mild, around 10–20°C (50–68°F), before cooling into winter averages of 0–7°C (32–45°F). You can experience colourful foliage along the Main in early autumn, then cosy indoor cafés, museums, and atmospheric winter streets later in the season.

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