Frankfurt
Who doesn't know it - the skyline of Frankfurt, the "smallest metropolis in the world" according to its own definition? The Commerzbank Tower is particularly striking at almost 300 m and the Messeturm at 256 m. But Frankfurt is not only the city of banks and congresses, but also of art and culture. A stroll along the Museumsufer allows you to visit several museums (e.g. the German Film Museum, the German Architecture Museum, the Museum of Communication or the Museum of Applied Arts). Fancy a break? Since the 1920s, cafés, grocery and delicatessen stores have enlivened Große Bockenheimer Straße, which has been called "Fressgass" for good reason.
Food in Frankfurt - international and down-to-earth
As international and down-to-earth as the metropolis of Frankfurt itself is, so too are its
delicious specialties. Gourmet delights from all over the world compete in Frankfurt with
local specialties and make the choice of restaurant very difficult, especially for tourists.
Love it or hate it! Cider is Frankfurt's national poison. Made from fermented apples, Apfelwein (Ebbelwoi or Äbbelwoi in the local dialect) contains about 5 percent alcohol, is drunk in all seasons and has a taste that is not equally appreciated by everyone. A fresh evergreen wreath above the door indicates that a pub has new wine. Ebbelwoi is not only a good thirst quencher, but apparently also good for cholesterol and oxidation levels in the blood and is said to protect against diseases such as thrombosis, cancer and heart disease. Make the drink a little more palatable by mixing it with mineral water (sour spritzed) or lemonade (sweet spritzed)
Leisure time in Frankfurt - A city surrounded by greenery
Thanks to the surrounding mountains Taunus,
Odenwald and Spessart mountains, Frankfurt has a very high proportion of greenery and therefore the largest city forest in Germany. Almost all year round, walkers and cyclists can
and cyclists can enjoy the city of Frankfurt in the
and enjoy the city feeling along the Main. The so-called "green belt" offers barbecue areas and children's playgrounds, which
especially attractive in summer, and completely surrounds the city.
Grüneburgpark, Günthersburgpark and Holzhausenpark are the green oases of the northern city center.
of the northern city center. The Goetheturm, in the south, is Germany's largest wooden tower and offers a unique and unforgettable view of the bank towers and the Taunus summit.
the Taunus summit. On the Lohrberg, you are treated to a wonderful skyline of Frankfurt and delicious wine, which is grown there.
Sightseeing in Frankfurt - go on a discovery tour
Those embarking on a discovery tour through Frankfurt can reach many of the sights on foot or by bus and train. Many sights in the city center are not far from each other and can be reached quickly and easily by public transport. A city tour on the nostalgic streetcar, the "Ebbelwei Express", is particularly popular. For culture lovers, the city has an impressive selection of renowned museums on both banks of the Main.
Shopping in Frankfurt - shopping at the highest level
The metropolis of Frankfurt also lives up to its reputation when it comes to shopping
all important international labels are represented in the cosmopolitan city, offering visitors exclusive shopping opportunities.
shopping opportunities. In Frankfurt, everyone can find a suitable item, regardless of whether it is luxury items such as perfume or jewelry and fashion
international top designers, or handicrafts and quirky accessories
created by young designers from Frankfurt. In the last few years
numerous lovingly designed but small boutiques and stores have opened in Frankfurt in recent years, which impress with their originality and charm. Not forgetting the large department stores and branches of all the major German
brands, which offer an extensive range of products from regional
products that provide an additional shopping experience.
