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Best Things To Do in Frankfurt, Germany

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Goethe House: Goethe, The literary genius who was as eccentric as he is famous has been immortalized in this place where he used to live. An interesting display about his life and death has been put up in this place.
  • Frankfurt Cathedral: This beautiful Cathedral has seen Germany’s worst times. It has been damaged a few times but still stands strong and stunning and is still a wonderful tourist destination.
  • Hoechst Porcelain Manufactory: The delicate art of porcelain manufacturing is exhibited in this wonderful museum. It is an amazing place to visit for art-lovers, culture seekers and all the tourists.
  • Besides these there are quite a few older buildings that are worth seeing. St. Paul’s Cathedral is also worth adding to your itinerary. The Romer which is the Frankfurt Town hall is worth a look too.

Below we have a list of things to do in Frankfurt and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Frankfurt getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Frankfurt with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Frankfurt

Here is the list of things to do in Frankfurt and tourist attractions in city.

  1. The Main Tower

    4.6 (8602 Votes)
    The Main Tower

    Art Gallery, Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Leisure

    This is a 200 meter tall skyscraper, which provides you with an amazing view of the Frankfurt, Germany. In fact, this is one of the highest skyscrapers in Frankfurt. This high-rise building is particularly popular with the people of Frankfurt as well as the tourists. It is the only one in the city that has a publicly accessible viewing platform as well as a restaurant. Furthermore, Europe&rsqu...Read more
  2. The Goethe House

    4.2 (7572 Votes)
    The Goethe House

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum

    The Frankfurt Goethe House, birthplace of Germany´s most famous author and poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, was built in the typical 18th-century bourgeois style. It is decorated with period furniture and paintings, providing an authentic and striking impression of the environment in which Goethe spent his youth. The Goethe Museum, a gallery of paintings from the Goethe era, elucidates ...Read more
  3. Sachsenhausen

    Bar, Restaurant, Winery, Leisure

    The Sachsenhausen - one of the most famous districts in Frankfurt is located on the opposite side of the River Main. This is a large area, where you can come across numerous impressive buildings, such as the church Dreikoenigskirche. It's impressive Gothic style is an inspiring addition to the whole green landscape and consoling views from the river. The place is well connected with the local ...Read more
  4. Romerberg

    4.6 (7837 Votes)
    Romerberg

    Leisure, Heritage Building

    The Romerberg Square is an appealing place, situated in the Old Town, next to the northern bank of the River Main. This is arguably the most picturesque historical district in the city, thanks to its numerous surrounding buildings, which include the famous Romer building - the City Hall of Frankfurt. The place is one of the most famous tourist's spots in Frankfurt, thus you can ask anyone to r...Read more
  5. St Pauls Church

    Church, Religious Site

    This is another symbol of excellence in Frankfurt – the church is old and worn on the exterior but a modern style interior which will make you spellbound! Thus, it is one of the must visit places in Frankfurt. Reaching the place is easy as it is one of the important landmarks in Frankfurt, well connected with the local transport. You will get buses, metro rail and local cabs for this pla...Read more
  6. Museumsufer

    Museum, Flea Market, Market, Street Market

    Take a walk along the river Main, is lined on both sides by some of best museums in the country, among them the superb Ikon museum and the fine art Stadel Museum.You can buy a Museumsufer discount ticket at the first museum you visit. There is a Saturday morning flea market here as well. The Museum recognized exhibitions and events on the issues of social integration and exclusion, status and ...Read more
  7. The Senckenberg Museum Of Natural History

    Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum, Natural History Museum

    Get a load of history by taking a tour of the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz with the aid of Senckenberg Museum of Natural History tickets. Instead of getting tickets for Senckenberg Museum of Natural History directly from the museum counter, buy tickets for Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Görlitz from our tickets section as it comes with a well-versed who will make ...Read more
  8. Zeil Shopping Street

    Market, Street Market, Shopping Center, Specialty Shop

    The premier place to shop in Frankfurt is the bustling pedestrian zone called "Zeil". This street offers everything from chic boutiques, and international department chains, to a modern 10 floor shopping center, the "ZeilGalerie". This shopping street avoids repetitive products being sold in different shops. Here, each shop stock luxury articles such as perfume or jewelry to fashion by the wor...Read more
  9. The Museum Of Modern Art

    4.2 (3056 Votes)
    The Museum Of Modern Art

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Architecture

    The Museum of Modern Art is not only famous for its extensive art collection, which includes artists like Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, and Gerhardt Richter, but also for its bold architecture. The museum has a triangular shape and is called "the slice of cake" by locals. The outside of the Museum of Modern Art alone would count as one of the city's major attractions. You are al...Read more
  10. Stadel Museum

    4.6 (1029 Votes)
    Stadel Museum

    Art Museum, Museum

    One of the most important art museums in Frankfurt, the museum houses a collection of 2700 paintings, 100,000 drawings and 600 sculptures. There are shuffled displays of various art works from time to time. The paintings belong to a varied range of seven centuries and with early 14th, late gothic, renaissance, Baroque, 19th and 20th century. A must visit for every art enthusiast!  Also, v...Read more
  11. The Palm Garden

    4.6 (2793 Votes)
    The Palm Garden

    Garden, Botanical Garden, Nature

    This is a botanical garden, where you can enjoy some of the most spectacular vistas in Frankfurt. The green landscaping of the Palm Garden is truly captivating, while a number of botanical exhibits provide countless unforgettable moments. Hundreds of plant species from the tropical flora and the exotic plants of rainforests, as well as a wide variety of green houses, water basins, scenic walki...Read more
  12. St Bartholomews Cathedral

    Church, Religious Site, Tower, Architecture

    The Gothic St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, erected in the 14th and 15th century, is one of the oldest and most important churches in Frankfurt. You can visit a museum, set in the medieval cloister that shows exhibits from the cathedral’s treasury. The Catholic Dome Saint Bartholomew belongs to the time of the German Emperors. The tower, which stands at 310 feet, offers a magnificent v...Read more
  13. Berger Street

    Educational Site, Food And Drinks, Street Market, Street Food

    Shopping, coffee, drinks, food and long walks. Particularly the one stop destination for all of these in Frankfurt, Bereger Strasse is where you should be! Drop in for a casual afternoon stroll, a drink after a yummy meal at one of the restaurants, shopping for anything from books to clothes, Berger Street has it all! Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Frankfurt itinerary 7 da...Read more
  14. Schim Kunsthalle Moderne Kunst

    Art And Culture

    The art hub of Frankfurt, the place hosts the exhibitions about various horizons like art, culture, movies and history. Worth a visit! Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Frankfurt itinerary 3 days.
  15. Mainkai Street

    Walking Area, Entertainment, Flea Market

    Looking for a romantic, serene walkway in the busy city of Frankfurt? What better than a street that offers a great view of the city lights,  a river flowing on the side and a grass where you can simply walk or relax! Grab some beers, a blanket and head out for a peaceful evening. If you are lucky, there are is a flea market exhibit where you can shop! Also, visit nearby attractions which...Read more