Things to do · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Things to Do in Frankfurt am Main

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Getting there
Frankfurt is served by Frankfurt Main Airport, about 13 km west of the city centre and linked by frequent S‑train and regional rail services that drop you off in roughly 15 minutes. Smaller airports such as Frankfurt‑Hahn (around 100 km) and Cologne‑Bonn (about 135 km) also see budget carriers, with shuttle buses or trains covering the distance. Most visitors arrive by air, though long‑distance ICE trains from Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin reach the Hauptbahnhof in under an hour.
Who goes
Around five million tourists pass through Frankfurt each year, drawn by its mix of business, culture and easy‑going neighborhoods. Business travelers dominate the spring and autumn peaks, while leisure crowds swell in summer; the city feels quietest in the deep winter months after the holiday rush.
Budgeting
A careful traveler can expect to spend roughly 50‑80 EUR per day (about $55‑90), while a more comfortable pace runs closer to 120‑180 EUR (around $130‑200), with lodging and meals taking the biggest share. To stretch your euros, grab a weekly public‑transport pass, which covers trams, buses and regional trains at a fraction of individual fares. Estimate →

  1. Römer

    landmark · 4.3 rating · Free

    The site of Frankfurt's city hall since 1405, this historic building remains the defining symbol of the city's historic past.

  2. MAIN TOWER

    attraction · 4.4 rating · €9

    A skyscraper in Frankfurt's financial district with a public observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. A traveler would go for the panoramic skyline vistas.

  3. Städel Museum

    museum · 4.5 rating · €19

    A world-renowned art museum in Frankfurt with 700 years of European art from the Old Masters to the contemporary. A top cultural destination for art lovers.

  4. Palmengarten Frankfurt

    attraction · 4.5 rating · €9

    One of Germany's largest botanical gardens, featuring extensive outdoor grounds and greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, and desert plant collections. A destination for garden and nature lovers.

  5. Zoo Frankfurt

    attraction · 3.9 rating · €12

    A historic zoo in central Frankfurt housing a wide variety of animals across themed houses and enclosures, including a notable nocturnal animal exhibit. Families and animal lovers visit for a day of wildlife viewing.

  6. Senckenberg Natural History Museum

    museum · 4.4 rating · €12

    Museum with an extensive dinosaur collection alongside a floor dedicated to taxidermy animals.

  7. Alte Oper

    attraction · 4.4 rating · Free

    A grand 19th-century concert hall rebuilt after WWII, hosting classical concerts and events in Frankfurt. Its imposing Renaissance-style facade makes it a landmark and popular photo subject.

  8. Goethe-Haus

    historic site · 4.2 rating · €12

    The house where writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent his early years, offering insight into 18th-century life.

  9. Zeil

    attraction · 4.3 rating · Free

    One of Germany's busiest shopping streets, a pedestrian boulevard in central Frankfurt lined with department stores and retail shops. Travelers go for shopping and the lively urban atmosphere.

  10. MyZeil

    shopping mall · 3.9 rating · Free

    Modern shopping mall known for its striking architectural design.

  11. Museumsufer

    attraction · 4.5 rating · Free

    A riverside stretch along the Main lined with a cluster of major museums, one of Europe's densest museum districts. Travelers come to walk the embankment and visit multiple institutions.

  12. Römerberg

    attraction · 4.4 rating · Free

    Frankfurt's iconic old-town square, framed by the Römer city hall and reconstructed half-timbered houses. Travelers visit for its historic architecture and as the symbolic heart of the city.

  13. Eiserner Steg

    attraction · Free

    An iron pedestrian bridge over the River Main linking the old town with Sachsenhausen, offering skyline views and lined with love padlocks. A classic Frankfurt walking spot.

  14. Frankfurt Cathedral

    church · Free

    The Gothic Imperial Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, historically the site of Holy Roman Emperor coronations and a central landmark of Frankfurt's old town. A key stop for history and architecture.

  15. New Old Town

    attraction · Free

    Frankfurt's reconstructed old town (Dom-Römer quarter) between the cathedral and Römerberg, featuring rebuilt half-timbered and historic-style buildings. A popular spot to stroll and photograph the traditional cityscape.

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