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Things to do in Frankfurt
338 attractions · Germany
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Hesse, Germany · 50.114, 8.680
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.
Good to know
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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.
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The city possesses the largest forest within a German urban area, the Frankfurt City Forest, which covers approximately one-third of the municipal territory.
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Despite its modern appearance, the city was the historical site for the election and coronation of Holy Roman Emperors for centuries.
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The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is one of the world's oldest and most significant stock exchanges, originating from medieval trade fairs.
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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.
Plan your visit to Frankfurt
Best time to visit
May through September, when the mild weather allows for full enjoyment of the riverbank paths and public parks.
How many days
2-3 days to explore the central cultural institutions and the architectural contrast between the historic core and the business district.
Getting around
The city features a comprehensive public transit network (RMV) including U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses, complemented by a highly walkable inner city.
Where to stay
Stay in Innenstadt or Sachsenhausen for proximity to major transit nodes and museums, or the Westend for a quieter, upscale atmosphere.
Budget
Considered a mid-to-high budget destination due to high costs for business-tier accommodation and dining.
Highlights of Frankfurt
The places our editors single out - and why they're worth your time.
Eiserner Steg
This pedestrian bridge offers an elevated vantage point for photographing the contrast between the historic cathedral and the modern skyline.
MAIN TOWER
The outdoor observation deck provides the only public high-rise viewpoint accessible to visitors in the city center.
Städel Museum
This institution holds one of Germany's most significant art collections, spanning from the 14th century to contemporary works.
Goethe House
This site offers an authentic glimpse into the childhood home and creative environment of Germany's most famous literary figure.
Senckenberg Nature Museum
Home to one of Europe's largest collections of dinosaur skeletons, this museum focuses on natural history and biodiversity.
Frankfurt Cathedral
The Gothic-style cathedral features a historically significant tower that served as the site for imperial coronations.
Alte Oper
This repurposed 19th-century opera house stands as a landmark of neoclassical architecture and cultural performance.
Nizza Park
These riverside gardens provide a calm green space situated directly along the Main riverbanks.
Top things to do in Frankfurt
The 338 most popular places in Frankfurt.
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Places of interest Known locally
Untermainbrücke
The Untermainbrücke is a historic masonry and iron bridge spanning the Main River in Frankfurt, connecting the central I...
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Temples Known locally
Hari Om Mandir Frankfurt (HCC e.V.)
Hari Om Mandir Frankfurt is a Hindu temple and cultural center managed by the Hindu Cultural Center (HCC) e.V. in the Bo...
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Stoltze-Brunnen
The Stoltze-Brunnen is a bronze monument located on the Hühnermarkt square in Frankfurt's rebuilt Old Town, dedicated to...
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Lucae-Brunnen
The Lucae-Brunnen is a neo-Renaissance sandstone fountain located within the Taunusanlage park, designed by architect Ri...
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Islamic Centre of Frankfurt
The Islamic Centre of Frankfurt (Islamisches Zentrum Frankfurt e.V.) is located on Eichenstraße in the Griesheim distric...
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St. Leonhard
St. Leonhard is one of the oldest churches in Frankfurt, situated directly on the banks of the Main River. It serves as...
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Rumänisch-Orthodoxe Pfarrei St. Bartholomäus Frankfurt
The Rumänisch-Orthodoxe Pfarrei St. Bartholomäus Frankfurt is a vibrant Romanian Orthodox parish located in the Bockenhe...
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Parks Known locally
Nordpark
Nordpark is a 14-hectare public green space situated in the northern part of Frankfurt, specifically in the Bonames dist...
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Pak Muhammadi Masjid
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Goethe estatua
The Goethe Statue in Frankfurt commemorates the city's most famous literary son, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, positioned...
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Frau Rauscher Brunnen
Frau Rauscher Brunnen is a bronze fountain sculpture located in the Sachsenhausen district of Frankfurt, dedicated to a...
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Parks Known locally
Obermainanlage
Obermainanlage is a historic green linear park situated along the outer eastern edge of Frankfurt's inner city ring. It...
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Noor Mosque
The Noor Mosque in Frankfurt-Süd is a dedicated place of worship belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat community. Ina...
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Playgrounds Known locally
Playground
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Museums Hidden gem
Young Museum, Frankfurt
The Young Museum (Junges Museum) is located within the Historical Museum Frankfurt at the Saalhof, the oldest preserved...
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Temples Hidden gem
Deutschordenskirche
The Deutschordenskirche is a historical Baroque church located in the Sachsenhausen district of Frankfurt, serving as th...
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Historical places Hidden gem
Holzhausen Palace
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Parks Hidden gem
Goldstein Park
Goldstein Park is a neighborhood recreational space located in the southwest of Frankfurt am Main within the Schwanheim...
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Parks Hidden gem
Otto-Hahn-Platz
Otto-Hahn-Platz is a neighborhood green space and square located in the Sachsenhausen district of Frankfurt, Germany. Si...
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Gutenberg-Denkmal
The Gutenberg-Denkmal is a public monument located on the Roßmarkt square in Frankfurt am Main, dedicated to Johannes Gu...
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Venues Hidden gem
Wäldchestag im Stadtwald Frankfurt
Wäldchestag im Stadtwald Frankfurt is Frankfurt's historic traditional festival, affectionately known by locals as the c...
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Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Frankfurt, Germany ( private )
The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple in Frankfurt is a private place of worship located at Anton-Burger-Weg 44 in the southern par...
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Jesuit Church of St. Ignatius
The Jesuit Church of St. Ignatius is a Roman Catholic parish and community center located on Gärtnerweg in central Frank...
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Venues Hidden gem
Theaterhaus Kindertheater Jugendtheater
Theaterhaus Frankfurt is a dedicated center for children's and youth theater located at Schützenstraße 12 in the Innenst...
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This site serves as a local meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Frankfurt, specifically...
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David and Goliath Sculpture
The David and Goliath Sculpture is a striking public art installation located at Zeil 129 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany....
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Parks Hidden gem
Von-Bernus Park
Von-Bernus Park is a historical public green space located in the Bockenheim district of Frankfurt am Main. Established...
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Kaiserpfalz franconofurd
The Kaiserpfalz franconofurd is an archaeological site located directly beneath the modern street level of Frankfurt's o...
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Grüne-Soße-Denkmal
The Grüne-Soße-Denkmal consists of seven miniature greenhouses arranged in a row, each dedicated to one of the seven man...
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Omar Moschee
Omar Moschee is an active Islamic community space and house of worship located in the Nord-Ost district of Frankfurt am...
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Frequently asked
How many attractions are there in Frankfurt?
Aventuro lists 338 curated attractions in and around Frankfurt, sorted by popularity.
What's the top attraction in Frankfurt?
Römerberg is the most popular place to visit in Frankfurt right now.
What kind of attractions does Frankfurt have?
The largest category is temples, with 91 places to explore.
Which other cities are worth visiting nearby?
Travellers also explore Berlin, Munich, Hamburg.
