- Frankfurt is one of the few European cities that maintains a dense cluster of skyscrapers, owing to being the historical headquarters of the German financial sector.
- The city possesses the largest forest within a German urban area, the Frankfurt City Forest, which covers approximately one-third of the municipal territory.
- Despite its modern appearance, the city was the historical site for the election and coronation of Holy Roman Emperors for centuries.
- The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world's oldest and most significant stock exchanges, originating from medieval trade fairs.
- The city’s main airport serves as a primary European gateway, handling one of the highest volumes of international cargo and passenger traffic in the world.
About Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main serves as Germany's financial engine and a critical European transport hub, uniquely defined by a high-rise skyline that earns it the nickname 'Mainhattan'. The city seamlessly integrates its history with modern infrastructure, housing the Goethe House and the sprawling Städel Museum within proximity to its glass-towered business district. Visitors can ascend the MAIN TOWER for panoramic views or cross the Eiserner Steg to access the riverfront green spaces. It functions as the seat of the European Central Bank and remains a nexus for global trade and logistics.
Highlights of Frankfurt
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Places of interest
This pedestrian bridge offers an elevated vantage point for photographing the contrast between the historic cathedral and the modern skyline.
Places of interest
The outdoor observation deck provides the only public high-rise viewpoint accessible to visitors in the city center.
Museums
This institution holds one of Germany's most significant art collections, spanning from the 14th century to contemporary works.
Museums
This site offers an authentic glimpse into the childhood home and creative environment of Germany's most famous literary figure.
Museums
Home to one of Europe's largest collections of dinosaur skeletons, this museum focuses on natural history and biodiversity.
Temples
The Gothic-style cathedral features a historically significant tower that served as the site for imperial coronations.
Venues
This repurposed 19th-century opera house stands as a landmark of neoclassical architecture and cultural performance.
Parks
These riverside gardens provide a calm green space situated directly along the Main riverbanks.
Top things to do in Frankfurt
The 268 highest-rated places in Frankfurt, ranked by travellers.
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Venues
Deutsche Bank Park serves as the primary home stadium for the Bundesliga football club Eintracht Frankfurt. The venue is...
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Places of interest
The Eiserner Steg is a 170-meter-long neo-Gothic iron truss bridge connecting Frankfurt's Römerberg old town district wi...
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Zoos
Zoo Frankfurt is one of the world's oldest zoological gardens, founded in 1858 and located in the heart of Frankfurt. Th...
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Venues
The Alte Oper is a 19th-century concert hall in Frankfurt designed by architect Richard Lucae in the Italian High Renais...
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Museums
The Städel Museum is Germany's oldest museum foundation, housing a collection that spans 700 years of European art histo...
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Temples
The Frankfurt Cathedral, or Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus, is a Gothic collegiate church constructed primarily between the...
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Places of interest
The Main Tower is the only skyscraper in Frankfurt am Main with a public viewing platform, reaching an architectural hei...
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Parks
Nizza Park is a Mediterranean-themed public garden situated along the northern bank of the Main river in Frankfurt. The...
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Parks
Bethmann Park is primarily defined by the Celestial Garden, a professionally maintained traditional Chinese garden desig...
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Museums
The Goethe House in Frankfurt is the reconstructed birthplace and childhood home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The buil...
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Parks
Grüneburgpark is a 29-hectare public park in Frankfurt situated between the Westend and Dornbusch districts. It serves a...
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Historical places
The Frankfurter Römer has served as the city hall of Frankfurt since 1405 when the city council purchased the original h...
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Museums
The Senckenberg Nature Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in Germany, renowned for its extensive colle...
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Parks
Günthersburgpark is a 7.5-hectare public green space in Frankfurt's Nordend district, built on the site of the former Ro...
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Museums
The Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt is a premier exhibition space in Germany dedicated exclusively to international modern a...
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Museums
EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter is a hands-on museum in Frankfurt focused on interactive exhibits related to mathematics, comp...
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Museums
The Museum for Communication Frankfurt is housed in a distinctive glass and concrete structure designed by architect Gün...
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Museums
The Historical Museum Frankfurt is located at the Saalhof, the oldest preserved building in the city dating back to the...
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Venues
Oper Frankfurt is one of the most significant opera houses in Europe, frequently recognized for its ambitious, unconvent...
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Museums
St. Paul's Church is a neoclassical redbrick building that served as the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament, the first fre...
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Venues
Halle 8 is one of the primary exhibition halls within the Messe Frankfurt complex, primarily utilized for large-scale in...
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Venues
The English Theatre Frankfurt is the largest English-language theatre in continental Europe. Located in the Gallileo sky...
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Places of interest
Holbeinsteg is a pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Main River in Frankfurt, connecting the city center to the Sa...
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Historical places
The Alter Flugplatz Frankfurt am Main is a former civil airfield located in the Bonames district, repurposed as part of...
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Museums
The Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank is a specialized institution in Frankfurt that explores the history, function, a...
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Museums
The Liebieghaus houses a collection of over 3,000 sculptures spanning 5,000 years of history, from Ancient Egypt to Neoc...
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Museums
The Jewish Museum Frankfurt is situated within the Rothschild-Palais, an 1800s historical estate, and the adjacent moder...
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Museums
The Caricatura Museum is a dedicated space for comic art and satirical drawing located in the historic Frankfurt city ce...
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Historical places
The Alte Brücke is a vital historic stone bridge in Frankfurt am Main connecting the Altstadt with the district of Sachs...
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Parks
Gallusanlage is a linear green space forming part of Frankfurt's Anlagenring, the verdant belt that replaced the city's...
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Plan your visit to Frankfurt
May through September, when the mild weather allows for full enjoyment of the riverbank paths and public parks.
2-3 days to explore the central cultural institutions and the architectural contrast between the historic core and the business district.
The city features a comprehensive public transit network (RMV) including U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses, complemented by a highly walkable inner city.
Stay in Innenstadt or Sachsenhausen for proximity to major transit nodes and museums, or the Westend for a quieter, upscale atmosphere.
Considered a mid-to-high budget destination due to high costs for business-tier accommodation and dining.
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