General Information
Euro currency. CET timezone. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Germany's largest and a major European hub.
What to Eat
Grüne Soße (green sauce), Handkäs mit Musik (cheese), frankfurter Rippchen (pork ribs) and Apfelwein.
Best Time to Visit
May–September for warm weather and river festivals. December for the Römerberg Christmas market.
Arts & Culture
Städel Museum, Museum für Moderne Kunst, Schirn Kunsthalle and the Frankfurt Book Fair (October).
Overview
Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial capital and the seat of the European Central Bank. Despite its modern skyline, the city has a rich medieval history.
Best Time to Visit
Summer for river festivals and outdoor dining. December for Christmas markets. The Book Fair in October is world-famous.
Getting Around
S-Bahn and U-Bahn cover the city well. Frankfurt Airport has its own train station. Walking the Altstadt is easy.
Local Cuisine
Grüne Soße (green herb sauce with eggs), Handkäs mit Musik, frankfurter Rippchen and Apfelwein (apple wine).
Safety Tips
Generally safe. The area around Hauptbahnhof (main station) can be rough at night. Normal city precautions apply.
Cultural Etiquette
Similar to wider Germany — punctuality matters, recycling is taken very seriously, cash is still widely preferred.
Frankfurt Map
Essence of Frankfurt
Mainhattan Skyline
Europe's most dramatic financial skyline — best seen from Main Tower at 200 m.
Apple Wine Culture
Ebbelwoi in Sachsenhausen's centuries-old cider taverns.
Museumufer Mile
A dozen world-class museums lining the southern bank of the Main.
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