Classical Weimar

Frankfurt's 'national holiday' - a festival of music, dance, food and drink - attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Stadtwald for...

During the 19th Century a lookout tower stood in the easterly section of the town forest. In 1931 a new tower made from wood was erected...

In 1470, as a deterrent to thieves and highwaymen, the governing authorities of Sachsenhausen built a stone lookout tower at the highest...

Back in 1865, the Galopprennbahn some five kilometers (three miles) south of Frankfurt was turned into a race course for around 6000 spec...

One of the biggest events on the German horseracing calendar, this annual race takes place on the first Sunday in November. Run over 2,15...

If you don't know Maggi soup, this is your chance to make your acquaintance. The Swiss food producer has now blessed Frankfurt with a 'co...

In 1904, a wine merchant by the name of Hermann Mumm built this black brick domicile in neo-classical style. The symmetrical construction...

This gigantic party at the University of Frankfurt attracts not just students, but young people from throughout the region. Some come in...

Visitors and locals rush to  Frankfurter Haus to enjoy their delicacies typically local. The owner received two awards, one as Best Welco...

This elegant restaurant café in the Städel Museum is the creation of a leading designer. Holbein's Café-Restaurant h...

J.W. Goethe, Germany's greatest playwright, used to relax in this cider garden after his walks. But, nowadays, the Gerbermühle attracts a...

A touch of Anatolia in the heart of Sachsenhausen, the carpets, furniture and photos evoke fond memories of bazaars, mosques and all thin...

The oldest Spanish restaurant in town has been around for about 30 years and has remained popular to this day because of its typical, Med...

Together with Hong Kong, San Francisco and Tokyo, Frankfurt also has a Gaylord restaurant, which lends the city a certain cosmopolitan ai...

The Klosterhof monastery has been serving up tasty meals for locals since 1936. Customers can enjoy a candlelit three-course dinner or si...

Situated in the heart of the city opposite the Römer, Frankfurt's historic city hall, Zum Schwarzen Stern a pleasant restaurant boasts on...

The show that the chefs put on at Kabuki rival anything you would see at a circus! Salt and pepper shakers fly through the air, cleavers...

Tawaraya is a small Japanese restaurant which is both cozy and comfortable, unlike many sushi bars with their cool, minimalist design. Th...