Things to do in Frankfurt
Half-timbered houses from 16th-century Frankfurt line the city's central Römerberg square. Gothic tombstones await at the Kaiserdom cathedral, and avant-garde art at the Shirn Kunsthalle. The Ebbelwei Express tram rattles through Frankfurt's skyscraper-studded financial district. Locals relax in the city's exotic Palmengarten. Most museums open 10am-5pm and close on Monday.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Historical Museum - Frankfurt's past
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Near Römerberg square, the Historical Museum offers a fascinating journey through Frankfurt's history, from Roman settlers to investment bankers. Discover the region's past through a diversity of paintings, photographs, graphics, toys, sculptures, furniture, weapons and much more.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€4; concessions €2
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (until 9pm Wed)
Address
19, Saalgasse (Römerberg), Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 212 35599
2. Museum of Modern Art - Modern masters
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The likes of Lichtenstein and Warhol share the walls with German artists including Beuys and Ruthenbeck at the Museum of Modern Art. Dubbed the 'slice of cake', due to its triangular shape, this central museum offers leading temporary exhibitions too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8; concessions €4
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (until 8pm Wed)
Address
10, Domstrasse, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2123 0447
3. Städel Museum - European art
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There's 700 years of European art to admire at Frankfurt's riverside Städel Museum. Works by Monet, Dürer, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Matisse, Bacon, Palermo and Picasso fill this grand building, making it one of Germany's most important art museums.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€10/€12; concessions €8/€10
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (until 9pm Wed & Thu)
Address
63, Schaumainkai, Frankfurt/Main 60596
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 6050 980
4. Schirn Kunsthalle - Avant-garde exhibitions
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Schirn Kunsthalle is Frankfurt's leading venue for innovative temporary exhibitions in the historic city centre. Past installations include ancient art and craft to Dada, sculpture and contemporary photography. After browsing, pop into the lively café with Frankfurt's arty set.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8; concessions €6
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-7pm (until 10pm Wed & Thu)
Address
Römerberg, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2998 820
Attractions
Expand all5. Main Tower - Glass-clad landmark
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At 200m, the fully glazed Main Tower in central Frankfurt is the city's fourth-tallest building, doing its fair share to dub the city 'Mainhattan'. The 54th-floor observation platform offers breathtaking views over the city and river.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; concessions €3.50
Opening Hours
Summer: daily 10am-9pm (until 11pm Fri & Sat); winter: daily 10am-7pm (until 9pm Fri & Sat)
Address
52-58, Neue Mainzer Strasse, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 3650 4740
6. Frankfurt Zoo - Animal kingdom
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Centrally located Frankfurt Zoo has a good reputation for keeping its animals in conditions that resemble their natural environment as closely as possible. Visit the darkened Grzimek House to watch nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8; concessions €4
Opening Hours
Summer: daily 9am-7pm; Winter: daily 9am-5pm
Address
1, Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee, Frankfurt/Main 60316
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 21 23 37 35
7. Goethe's House - Writer's home
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Visitors can explore the recreated study, extensive library and puppet theatre in this bourgeois central Frankfurt townhouse of Germany's most famous literary son. The museum adjacent to 17th-century Goethe's House has portraits of him by friends, including Caspar David Friedrich.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; concessions €2.50/€3; children free/€1.50
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm (until 5.30pm Sun)
Address
23-25, Grosser Hirschgraben, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 1 38 800
8. Kaiserdom - Cathedral full of treasure
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Late Gothic tombstones and Renaissance frescoes have survived in this red-brick cathedral in Frankfurt's historic centre. In spring and summer climb the Kaiserdom's 324 stairs and enjoy the view, or visit on a Sunday for organ music and special services.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-8pm; Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat 9am-5.30pm; Sun 2pm-5.30pm
Address
14, Domplatz, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2970 320
9. Römerberg - Picturesque square
Show more With its meticulously reconstructed Patrician house fronts, Römerberg is the picturesque heart of the old town. A walk across the cobbled square, also home to the three-gabled town hall, takes you from modern Frankfurt back in time to 16th-century Frankfurt.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Frankfurt/Main 60311
Transport
Dom/Römer U-Bahn
10. Paulskirche - Foundations of democracy
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Germany's first freely elected parliament fiercely debated the constitution in 1848 in the oval-shaped nave of Frankfurt's Paulskirche church. Today, the red-brick church in Römerberg square hosts concerts and exhibitions. Frankfurt's three-gabled town hall is just next door.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Address
Paulsplatz, Frankfurt/Main 60313
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 212 38934
Special things to do
Expand all11. Palmengarten Park - Exotic paradise
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Frankfurt's Palmengarten stretches over 50 acres in the city's Westend, and is home to several sub-tropical conservatories and outdoor gardens. During summer, take the kids for a boat ride on the botanical garden's central lake.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; under 14s €2
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-4pm (until 6pm Mar-Oct)
Address
61, Siesmayerstraße, Frankfurt/Main 60323
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2123 3939
12. The Ebbelwei Express - Historic tram ride
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The Ebbelwei Express is a rattling old tram that chugs past Frankfurt's attractions at weekends. Cider-like ebbelwei (apple wine) is served on board and you can hop on or off at any stop, including starting point Alfred Brehm Platz.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€6; concessions €3
Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 1.30pm-6.30pm
Address
Alfred Brehm Platz, Frankfurt/Main 60316
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 213 224 25
13. Grüneburgpark - Plants and greenhouses
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Frankfurters love this peaceful green 29-hectare oasis in the city's Westend. Grüneburgpark's latest addition is the Korean Garden, landscaped by some of South Korea's foremost gardeners. After a walk, visitors can stop for refreshments at the classical Schönhof Pavilion.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily
Address
Bremer Strasse, Westend, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2123 8800
Transport
Holzhausenstrasse U-Bahn
14. View from Eiserner Steg - Skyscraper display
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For views of Frankfurt's skyscraper-studded skyline, cross the Main river from the historic centre to the southern Sachsenhausen via the Eiserner Steg bridge. Halfway across the neo-gothic steel construction, Frankfurt's impressive line-up of skyscrapers comes into full sight.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily
Address
Mainkai, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Transport
Dom/Römer U-Bahn
15. Archaeological Garden - Roman remains
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The foundations of some of Frankfurt's oldest buildings, including Roman baths from the first century, have been excavated at the site of the central open-air Archaeological Garden. Prehistoric, Roman and medieval findings are on display in the adjacent museum.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€6; concessions €3
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (until 8pm Wed)
Address
1, Karmelitergasse, Frankfurt/Main 60311
Telephone
+49 (0) 69 2123 5896
