See what the experts are saying about Frankfurt. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Frankfurt's most famous resident, once said that "Frankfurt is full of curiosities." There is still truth in these words today. One such curiosity is the interplay between the traditional and the modern, manifested... Continue reading »
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History
As the legend has it, when the Saxons defeated Charlemagne, King of the Franks, in the 8th Century CE, he fled westward with his troops, only to have his path blocked by the River Main. Suddenly, a deer sprang out of the forest and crossed th... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
"Commercial hospitality" is a long-standing tradition in Frankfurt. Hoards of travelers have been descending on the town ever since the conferment of trading rights in 1240. At the end of the 18th Century, visitors could choose from over 70 g... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
As far as eating and drinking are concerned, Frankfurt has it all. Here you'll find something to suit every taste, and any pocketbook. Going out for a meal or a drink is not just about satisfying appetites. Frankfurt is a city full of single... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Art & Museums Frankfurt offers a plethora of museums and exhibitions. A must for art lovers is the Städel Museum, home to an enormous collection of European paintings from the Middle Ages to the present day, including works by masters such... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Westend Frankfurt is a metropolis full of contradictions, and the inner-city district of Westend reflects this better than none. Thirty years ago, this exclusive area was dubbed "Wild Westend," as property developers and police f... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Situated eight miles southwest of downtown the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) ( +49 69 6903 0511 / http://franfurt-airport.de ) rates as the largest airport in continental Europe. Its two terminals, each filled with numer... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Frankfurt State: Hessen Country: Germany Frankfurt By The Numbers: Population: 662,000 Land Area: 96 square miles/148 square kilometers Average annual rainfall: 25 inches/64 centimeters Average January Temperature: 34°F/1°C Average July... Continue reading »
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Introduction
The thriving industrial metropolis of Frankfurt, Germany's fifth-largest city and Goethe's hometown, may well be your first glimpse of Germany. Most international flights land at Frankfurt's huge airport, and its massive 19th-century railw... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information -- The tourist office is in two locations: at the Hauptbahnhof, opposite the main entrance (tel. 069/212-38800; www.frankfurt-tourismus.de), open Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm; and in Römerber... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office is on Theodor-Heuss-Allee 112 (tel. 069/97970), some 4km (2.5 miles) from the city center (S-Bahn: Westbahnhof). Offices are open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm. Bookstores -- The bes... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Flughafen (tel. 069/6900; www.airportcity-frankfurt.de) lies 11km (7 miles) from the city center at the Frankfurter Kreuz, the intersection of two major expressways, A3 and A5. This airport, continental Europe's busiest, serves mo... Continue reading »
Frankfurt Travel Experiences
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Bloody Germans
Arrived after another long, cramped flight with our smiley friends at Lufthansa. Would like to just say a quick hello to the lovely gentl... Continue reading »
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Frankfurt
April 29thUnfortunately we could only spend 1 day in Frankfurt. Because we are using this special weekend only travel ticket, we had to m... Continue reading »
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Dead on my Feet
I was oddly calm getting off the plane and making my way through the airport. After talking to the lady at infor... Continue reading »
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RitterSport Heaven
We left Boston on Saturday night and had an uneventful transatlantic flight to Frankfurt. A harrowing cab ride brought us to our hotel, w... Continue reading »
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hotel Marla May
We met Marla in Norway. Marla and BJ were on their Norway in a nutshell getaway when we told them about our trip. They said we should s... Continue reading »
Popular Frankfurt Hotels
- Kaiserin Hotel Frankfurt City Center
- Hotel Concorde
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Motel One Frankfurt Airport
- Adler Hotel
- Monopol
- President
- Top Airport Domizil Hotel
- Colour Hotel
- Hotel Columbus
Popular Frankfurt Things to Do
- Hauptbahnhof
- Karmeliterkloster
- Goethehaus
- Paulskirche
- Ostzeile vom Römer
- Museum für Angewandte Kunst
- Tower Bar & Restaurant
- Augustinerkirche
- Museumsufer
- Batschkapp
Popular Frankfurt Restaurants
- Manolya
- Suvadee Thai Restaurant
- Holbein's
- Harveys
- Quan Van
- Omonia
- Erno's Bistro
- Klosterhof
- Seoul
- Gargantua
