Frankfurt blends a striking skyline with riverside promenades, museums, and historic squares. You experience both a dynamic financial hub and a liveable city with relaxed neighbourhoods.
Discover Frankfurt
Discover Frankfurt
Why visit Frankfurt?
What to expect
You will find a compact centre where glass towers rise beside timber-framed houses, linked by efficient public transport. The Main riverfront, museum embankment, and old town set the tone for walks, culture, and café stops.
Plan your trip
Frankfurt works well as both a city-break and a convenient gateway to Germany and wider Europe. With its major rail links and international airport, you can easily combine your stay with nearby towns and regions.
Top sights in Frankfurt
Römerberg and the Old Town
Stroll the cobbled Römerberg square, lined with reconstructed timber-framed houses and the historic town hall at the heart of Frankfurt.
Main Tower viewing platform
Ride the lift up Main Tower for open-air views over the skyline, river, and surrounding region, especially impressive at sunset.
Museumsufer
Explore the museum embankment along the Main River, home to major art, design, and cultural museums in leafy riverside settings.
Palmengarten
Wander through expansive botanical gardens, glasshouses, and themed landscapes at Palmengarten, a calm escape within the city.
Zeil and Hauptwache
Visit the Zeil shopping street and Hauptwache square for department stores, cafés, and people-watching in one of Frankfurt's liveliest areas.
Eiserner Steg
Cross the iron footbridge Eiserner Steg for classic views of Frankfurt's skyline and the old town from above the Main River.
Goethe House
Step inside the restored family home of writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to see period interiors and learn about his early life in Frankfurt.
Experience Frankfurt's everyday rhythm
Getting around
Use the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and trams to move quickly between districts and the airport. For a different view, walk or cycle along the Main river paths, then rely on buses or short taxi and ride-hailing trips for the last mile.
Local life & culture
Frankfurt's neighbourhoods mix business energy with relaxed residential streets, riverside joggers, and café culture. Around Sachsenhausen, Nordend, and Bornheim you can experience everyday life in local bars, parks, and small galleries.
Where to unwind
Relax along the Main riverbanks in the late afternoon, when locals gather on the grass and walkways. City parks and the Palmengarten offer shaded paths and lakes, especially pleasant on long summer evenings.
A taste of Frankfurt
Street food & local specialties
Sample apple wine taverns and hearty dishes like green herb sauce and sausages in Sachsenhausen and the old town, where small stalls and taverns sit along narrow streets and riverside lanes.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Head to central areas such as the Zeil and around the central station for international cafés, bakeries, and casual restaurants, where varied menus and moderate portions make it easy to try several dishes.
Signature & scenic dining
Choose rooftop bars, high-floor restaurants in tower blocks, or riverfront venues for dinners with views of the skyline or old town silhouettes, turning a simple meal into a memorable evening.
Retail therapy in Frankfurt
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Explore large malls and department stores along the Zeil and at MyZeil, where international brands, local designers, and entertainment spaces sit under striking modern architecture.
Markets & local crafts
Visit the Kleinmarkthalle for fresh produce and regional treats, or browse neighbourhood streets in Bornheim and Sachsenhausen for small boutiques and design shops.
Evening retail scene
Central shopping streets stay lively into the evening, with illuminated storefronts and late-opening stores on selected days, and you can reach them easily by U-Bahn, S-Bahn, or tram.
Best time to visit Frankfurt
Spring (April to June) is a shoulder season, with temperatures around 10–20°C (50–68°F) and blossoming parks creating pleasant sightseeing conditions. Summer (July to August) is peak season, bringing warmer days of 18–27°C (64–81°F) ideal for riverfront walks and outdoor dining. Autumn and winter (November to February) are low season, with cooler weather between 0–8°C (32–46°F), atmospheric markets, and quieter attractions.