Frankfurt har en lang historie som går tilbake til de første dagene av Det hellige romerske rike. Under andre verdenskrig ble landets finansielle sentrum grundig ødelagt. I motsetning til Dresden og mange andre tyske byer , trakk Frankfurt fra seg sin elegante historiske arkitektur og dukket opp på nytt som “Mainhattan” (oppkalt etter Main River som snirkler seg gjennom byen og skyskraperne som minner om Manhattan).
Dette elegante tyske knutepunktet er et internasjonalt reisemål for næringslivet, dens store internasjonale flyplass , og dens spennende begivenhets- og spisested . Frankfurt, den største byen i delstaten Hessen og den femte største i Tyskland, er en by i verdensklasse med en imponerende skyline av skyskrapere og et pulserende fellesskap av universitetsstudenter, internasjonale, konvensjonsbesøkende og kultiverte lokalbefolkningen
Bruk denne guiden til å planlegge turen til Frankfurts kjas og mas , inkludert når du skal besøke, hvor du skal bo, spise, feste og mer.
Planlegger turen til Frankfurt
- Beste tid å besøke: Begivenheter finner sted hele året i Frankfurt, så du kan ha vanskelig for å velge hvilken tid på året du skal besøke. Den Været er best på våren og høsten. Den aller beste tiden å besøke Frankfurt kan være i oktober, måneden for bokmessen i Frankfurt .
- Språk: tysk, men engelsk snakkes mye.
- Valuta: Euro.
- Komme seg rundt : Frankfurt er et vanlig inngangspunkt i Tyskland på grunn av den store internasjonale flyplassen. Derfra kan besøkende enkelt reise til og gjennom byen via det omfattende offentlige transportnettverket, som inkluderer U-Bahn, S-Bahn og busser. Drosjer er også tilgjengelige, selv om Uber og andre kjøreturer ennå ikke har funnet et fast fotfeste. Mye av Frankfurt har vært en “miljøsone” siden 20081, så hvis du kjører, sørg for at kjøretøyet ditt har et utslippsklistremerke.
- Reisetips: Byen kan ta imot store grupper for de mange stevnene som finner sted i Frankfurt, men besøk under en stor konferanse kan resultere i høyere priser for hoteller og restauranter som krever reservasjoner. Se Frankfurts turismekalender for datoer for viktige begivenheter.
Ting å gjøre i Frankfurt
Hvis du er i byen for forretninger eller en kort tur , er det fortsatt mange operaer eller museer eller jazzkonserter du kan passe inn i reiseruten din. På toppen av det har Frankfurt toppattraksjoner som Main Tower for å underholde hele familien .
- Even though Frankfurt is famous for its futuristic skyline, it also has a reconstructed and romantic Altstadt (old city) worth visiting. Walk the cobblestone streets and admire the half-timbered houses of the Römerberg.
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) is one of Germany’s most famous writers and a son of Frankfurt. He is revered at the rebuilt Goethe House and Museum.
- Step away from civilization at the tranquil Palmengarten, a botanical garden founded in 1868. It includes 50 acres and more than 6,000 different botanical species from all around the world.
Explore more attractions with our full-length articles on the top attractions in Frankfurt and the best things to do in Frankfurt with kids.
What to Eat and Drink in Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s dining scene can be refreshingly international with options from Japanese to SoCal. But those are merely a welcome distraction from Frankfurt’s traditional cuisine. The city has several restaurants that are more than 100 years old and an endless supply of sausage. Try classics like the fragrant, poetically named handkäse mit musik (cheese with music), or order hard-boiled eggs and boiled potatoes with Frankfurter grüne sosse (Frankfurt green sauce).
Frankfurt also has hip and modern bars in places like the Bahnhofsviertel, a formerly seedy area surrounding the central train station. But if you want to get to the heart of the city, you have to visit an apfelweinlokal (traditional apple wine bar). Known as ebbelwoi in the local dialect, this tart, slightly sour fruit wine, is a must-try when in Frankfurt. The charming bembel the drink is served in also makes for a great souvenir if you find one at the city’s many flea markets.
Explore our articles on Frankfurt’s apfelwein, the top restaurants in Frankfurt, and Frankfurt’s nightlife.
Where to Stay in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is composed of 46 distinct neighborhoods, each with its positives and negatives. Some areas nod to the city’s historical past while others embrace its forward-thinking style. Innenstadt is the center of the city with both modern and reconstructed historic hotels. For easy travel in and out of the city, the Bahnhofsviertel area around the train station has the highest concentration of hotels, many at affordable prices.
No matter where you stay, the center of the city is compact and walkable. Excellent public transport links mean it is easy to get anywhere.
Explore the different areas of the city in our article on the best neighborhoods in Frankfurt.
Getting to Frankfurt
The Frankfurt-Flughafen am Main (FRA) is the main entry point for most visitors and with 70 million passengers in 2019, it’s the busiest airport in Germany.2 It is the hub for Lufthansa, as well as Condor, and a major transfer point for domestic and international travel. The airport has two passenger terminals, four runways, and extensive services for travelers.
From the airport, visitors can easily reach the city via public transportation or by private transport. The S8 and S9 (direction Offenbach or Hanau) reach Frankfurt’s Hauptbahnhof (central railway station) in about 10 minutes for just 4.65 euros. Taxis are also readily available.
Within the city, the network of public transportation includes U-Bahn (metro), S-Bahn (local trains), and buses that run throughout the night.
Culture and Customs in Frankfurt
- Customer service in Germany is infamous for its low standards, but because of Frankfurt’s international populace, service is often better here than in the rest of the country.
- When eating out in Germany, know that you should seat yourself and will need to ask for the bill at the end of the meal. Say “Die Rechnung, bitte” (the check, please) and tip by rounding up to the nearest euro, or no more than 10 percent.
- Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel used to be a dangerous area to hang around, but today it is downright trendy. There is still some drug use and prostitution, but the latter is legal.
- Since 2018, Frankfurt has a tourism fee for overnight stays of two euros per person per night.3
Money-Saving Tips for Frankfurt
- Make use of walking and public transport in Frankfurt as it is inexpensive and the best way to see the city. Regular tickets (einzelfahrt) costs 2.75 euros and allows for travel on all forms of transport in one direction for two hours. Zone 50 includes most of Frankfurt, excluding the airport. If you are going to be using transport all day, buy a Tageskarte (day ticket) for 5.35 euros.
- Many hotels are geared toward business travel, so prices stay low (think under 100 euros a night). However, the decor can be very basic.
- If you have flexibility on your travel dates, check the Messe (convention center) calendar for major trade fairs that will drive up prices. It is best to avoid those days.
- Looking for souvenirs? Frankfurt’s largest flea market is held every other Saturday. It’s a bargain-hunters’ dream.