Holiday in Frankfurt am Main

About Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial metropolis and surprises visitors with a fascinating mix of skyscrapers and half-timbered houses, international business activity and cozy apple wine culture. The skyline — unique in Germany — has earned the city the nickname Mainhattan. The Main Tower offers a breathtaking view of the city from 200 meters high, extending to the Taunus. The Museumsufer on the southern bank of the Main brings together 15 museums in a compact area, including the Städel Museum with one of the most significant art collections in Europe, the German Film Museum, and the Museum of Communication. The Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy, and the Römer with its distinctive stepped gable represent the political history of the city. The new old town between the Römer and the Cathedral was opened in 2018 and connects 35 reconstructed and modern buildings into a charming quarter that revives the historical heart of Frankfurt. The Kleinmarkthalle offers international delicacies and regional specialties over 1,500 square meters. Sachsenhausen on the southern bank of the Main is the heart of Frankfurt's apple wine culture: In traditional taverns, the tart Ebbelwoi is served in a Bembel, accompanied by green sauce with seven herbs and Handkäs with music. The riverside itself is Frankfurt's living room — in summer, locals and visitors gather here for picnics, cycling, and strolling. As an international transport hub and trade fair city, Frankfurt is also an ideal starting point for travels throughout Germany.