Routes around Frankfurt am Main. Elena Iskhakova's blog

Frankfurt am Main is both administrative center the state of Hesse in western Germany, and a major financial, cultural and tourist metropolis of the country. Frankfurt is famous for its business district, which is considered a kind of “Manhattan” of Europe. In addition, the city has preserved many cultural and historical monuments, for example, in terms of architecture, the Alt Sachsenhausen district, Römer Square, Cathedral St. Bartholomew's, Old Frankfurt Opera and much more. Read more about .

Despite its strict financial orientation, Frankfurt abounds not only with steel high-rise buildings, but also with extensive park areas. Local residents and visitors to the city love to spend time in the Rothschild or Bethmann parks, as well as visit the giant botanical garden Palmengarten .

Around Frankfurt there are many small towns and large tourist centers worthy of a visit. Most of them are easily accessible in terms of distance, and therefore can be visited in just one day without an overnight stay. Of course, many of the cities around Frankfurt are worth staying longer for a few days. It is convenient to travel from Frankfurt to neighboring cities by train or rented car. possible at many rental points, which are located in almost all areas of the city, as well as in international airport arrival.

Idea No. 1: Wiesbaden

Distance – 40 km

Wiesbaden is the capital of the administrative state of Hesse and is famous for its rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as thermal springs, which makes the city attractive as a water resort. Along with Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden is considered the oldest thermal resort Germany.

Tourists are also delighted by the city’s palace square, where several architectural monuments. First of all, this is the Ducal Palace, the buildings of the Old and New Town Halls, and the neo-Gothic Marktkirche church. In addition to the palace square, Biebrich and Luisenplatz squares are also worth seeing with your own eyes. The first is decorated in Baroque style, the second is a wonderful example of neoclassicism. The local Kurhaus, where the famous casino is located, is also considered a source of pride. And taking the funicular up Mount Neroberg, we can admire the beauty of the Church of St. Elizabeth and views of the city. Read more about .

Trains from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden run every 5-10 minutes throughout the day, travel time is about 40 minutes. You can also get there by car; the cities are connected by highway No. 66.

Romtomtom/Wiesbaden

Idea #2: Heidelberg

Distance – 90 km

Heidelberg is a small but extremely interesting town from a tourist point of view, which is located in the north of Baden-Württemberg. Almost the entire old part of Heidelberg is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, during the bombing of the Second World War, they were miraculously preserved medieval castle And old bridge, ancient gate and university. Now this area is completely pedestrian. The outskirts of the city are no less interesting. The fact is that Heidelberg is located in the valley of the Neckar River, surrounded by small mountains and picturesque forests. In particular, this is where the famous “path of philosophers” passes. You can go upstairs without any problems using the funicular. It is from above that they open best views to ancient Heidelberg. Read more about .

From the central railway station From Frankfurt, direct trains to Heidelberg depart once an hour throughout the day. Travel time is a little over an hour. In addition, the cities are connected highway, therefore, if you wish, you can get to Heidelberg from Frankfurt by taxi or by rented car car rental.

dmytrok/Heidelberg

Idea No. 3: Karlsruhe

Distance – 140 km

Karlsruhe is a typical southern German town; perhaps the only thing atypical about it is its buildings. The city has an interesting radial development, which consists of perpendicular rays of 32 streets extending from the city center. Thus, no matter how far deep into the city you go, you will always return to central square, on which a magnificent baroque palace flaunts. This favorite place local residents, where you can stroll through the French-style park and admire the palace, sculptures and landscape ideas brought to life. Having wandered around the city, you will understand that the central palace of Karlsruhe is not the only interesting architectural object; many have been preserved here most beautiful buildings, churches, monuments. Read more about .

There are various ways to get to Karlsruhe from Frankfurt - direct trains, buses, taxis or rented car. On average, travel time will be from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Klaus Nahr/Karlsruhe

Idea #4: Wurzburg

Distance – 120 km

The city of Würzburg is considered the Franconian pearl with its many attractions and cultural sites. Located in Bavaria, Würzburg is easily accessible from Frankfurt. There is a direct railway and highway connection between the cities.

Würzburg delights tourists with its preserved medieval monuments architecture, be it the Würzburg Residence or the Marienberg Fortress, St. Killian's Cathedral or the Hofkirche. Würzburg is partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, Würzburg is famous for its wines. It is not for nothing that a wine fair is held here every year, which has gained fame and recognition throughout the world. Read more about .

You can get to Würzburg by high-speed train like ICE, the travel time will be just over an hour. Würzburg is a great alternative for a day trip around Frankfurt. It is also possible to reach Würzburg by car.

Ashwin Chandrasekaran/Wurzburg

Idea #5: Cologne

Distance – 190 km

The city of Cologne is located in the neighboring state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is famous throughout the world for its huge Gothic cathedral. It is precisely to look at it that people come to the city every year a large number of tourists traveling around Europe. The medieval Cologne Cathedral is consistently included in the top ten must-see attractions in Europe. Cologne Cathedral is an object world heritage UNESCO and is under its protection, however, tourists can explore the cathedral not only from the outside, but also from the inside, as well as climb its observation deck.

Direct high-speed trains run from Frankfurt to Cologne, and despite the mileage of almost 200 km, you can get to the city in a record 1 hour 8 minutes. Thus, visiting Cologne from Frankfurt is quite possible with a day trip without an overnight stay.

Axel Naud/Cologne

Idea No. 6: Stuttgart

Distance – 200 km

Stuttgart is the administrative center of the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg, thus Stuttgart and Frankfurt are administratively equivalent cities. Stuttgart is considered big city with many attractions and interesting places. Among tourists coming to Stuttgart, there are traditionally many fans of automotive topics, since it is here that there are two museums dedicated to this topic - the Porsche Museum and the Mercedes Benz Museum, where you can see both a collection of rare cars and futuristic new items.

Architecture lovers will appreciate the palaces and castles of Stuttgart - this and New Palace in the city center, and located opposite it old lock, and the baroque Solitude Palace hidden in the streets of the city. The Stuttgart Art Gallery and the Wilhelm Zoological and Botanical Garden also deserve attention. Read more about .

You can get to Stuttgart from Frankfurt in just an hour and a half by high-speed train. Trains are direct and run at high frequency throughout the day. The journey by bus takes approximately 3 hours, with buses departing once an hour from Frankfurt's main bus station. Taxis and car rental are also at your disposal; the cities are connected by high-speed highways.

Edgar Jansen/Stuttgart

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On a note :

When going on a trip to Germany, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this, such as , and others. You can purchase a policy online and then print it on a regular printer.

Photo at the beginning of the article: Kiefer

Frankfurt, and Germany as a whole, is unthinkable without its iconic architectural structures. Europaturm, St. Paul's Church, Maintauer, Messeturm, Main station Frankfurt, the Old Church of St. Nicholas, and the Church of St. Moritz today define the historical and architectural face of Frankfurt am Main. Let's take a closer look at them from a non-trivial angle - just fly over them! The adjacent video series offers a flyover of all the mentioned architectural monuments of Frankfurt am Main in HD format. Below, we will supplement this perspective with the most interesting historical facts for each building. An overview map of all the iconic monuments of Frankfurt am Main is attached at the bottom of the page.

Europathurm, Frankfurt

» Europathurm - the radio and television tower was built over five years until 1979.
“Its height was 331 m and then it was the highest in Germany. The diameter at the top was 59 m - this is a world record for such structures. The foundation of the tower lies at a depth of 18 meters.
» Initially, there was a restaurant and a disco at the top of the tower. After 1999 they were closed and visitor access ceased.
» In 2004, the antenna was replaced due to the introduction of satellite television broadcasting. It was installed using a helicopter and the height of the tower increased to 337.5 m.
» Residents of the city call the tower “Ginheim Asparagus” after the name of the district in which it is located. The nearest metro station is Ginnheim.

St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt

» St. Paul’s Church took forty years to build. The opening of the temple took place in 1833. It was the main Lutheran church in Frankfurt.
» Within its walls in 1848-49. National Assembly meetings were held. The first German constitution was adopted here.
» In 1944, the Church was destroyed during a bombing. It was decided to restore it for the 100th anniversary of the Frankfurt National Assembly.
» In 1948 it was opened, but not as a religious institution, but as a cultural center with the new name “House of All Germans”. Since then, important events have been held here social events, including the German Booksellers Peace Prize ceremony.
» In 1963, during a visit to Germany, US President John Kennedy spoke at the House of All Germans.
» The church building is recognized as a national and cultural monument.

Maintauer, Frankfurt

» Maintower is a 200m high skyscraper tower with 56 ground floors and 4 underground floors.
“At the same time, construction was carried out in such a way that fragments of the facade of the old building were built into the new building, demonstrating the connection between the past and the present. This is the first skyscraper in Europe to have a fully glazed façade.
» On the top floor of the tower there is an observation deck for those who like to see the city from above. A high-speed elevator rises at a speed of 7 m/sec.
» The skyscraper houses bank offices, a restaurant and a cocktail bar at an altitude of 187 m, and the Hessen television and radio studio is on the 53rd and 54th floors.
» The skyscraper uses energy generated by its own geothermal power plant. Also, the building does not use an air conditioning system due to the fact that all rooms have the ability to be ventilated by windows that open outward.

Messeturm, Frankfurt

» Messeturm - a skyscraper tower built in 1990. The height of the tower is 256 meters. At that time this building was the tallest in Europe.
» The project was carried out by architect Helmut Jahn, who was born in Germany but moved to America. The design of a skyscraper begins with a cubic base, a parallelepiped with cut corners is installed on it, then there is a cylindrical section and the top ends with a pyramid. As a joke, city residents call the building “the pencil.”
» The façade of the tower is lined with steel, glass and red granite panels. Red facades are very characteristic of Frankfurt buildings, as they were traditionally finished with red sandstone quarried from the Main River.
» The slender tower is an administrative building. There are 900 in his garage parking spaces and it communicates directly with the metro.

Frankfurt Main Station, Frankfurt

» Frankfurt's main station, Hauptbahnhof, began with the construction of the station in 1883.
» The station was rebuilt several times, increasing its size, due to the growing number of passengers and cargo transported. Two relics of that time have survived to this day: a large clock with two “day-night” statues and a powerful statue of Atlanteans holding the Earth on their shoulders, located on the roof above the main entrance.
» Today the station is the largest transport hub in Germany. Every day, 450,000 thousand people, 340 routes pass through its terminals long distance and 1100 local.
» The station is very convenient for travelers, as metro, tram and bus routes, commuter trains.
» Modern Hauptabahnhof has excellent infrastructure to provide passengers with everything they need: information boards and signs, restaurants, cafes and bars. Conditions have been created for the movement of people with disabilities.

Photo by Leonid Zaplatnikov

Frankfurt am Main (German) is one of the most major cities Germany, located in the west of the country in the Land of Hesse (Hessen - German). Despite its relatively modest population (672 thousand inhabitants), two million people visit Frankfurt every day: the central offices of the entire financial and consulting sectors of Germany are located here, as well as the offices of large international companies, the largest exhibitions in Germany, and so on.

Frankfurt is located on the banks of the river Mine at the foot of the Taunos hills. A few kilometers from Frankfurt the Main flows into Rhine(between towns Mainz And Wiesbaden), therefore Frankfurt is located in the most close proximity from the Rhine wine valley. In ancient times, the city was located at the intersection of land and river waterways, which ensured its fame as the trade and transport capital of Germany. Frankfurt is still the country's largest transport hub: here is the largest train station in Germany and the most major airport in continental Europe.

The history of Frankfurt begins with the reign of the Holy Roman Empire on these lands. It is from Latin that the name of the city comes from - Frankonofurd - (Old German), which literally means Franconian Crossing. The city was first mentioned under this name in 794, but the roots of the word directly indicate that the city belongs to the Romans, as does the name of the central square - Römer. Already 50 years later, the city hosted the Days of Government (Reichstage) of Eastern Franconia, and in 1220 Frankfurt became a Free Imperial City, that is, a city subordinate directly to the emperor, bypassing the land and regional levels of government.

Since 1356, Roman, and subsequently Austrian, Kings have been elected and crowned here. For example, the last king crowned here was in 1792, Franz II from the Habsburg dynasty. In the 19th century, Frankfurt resisted joining the Kingdom of Bavaria and retained its status as a Free City. Particularly rapid growth of population and urban possessions occurred at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries: Frankfurt almost doubled in both indicators.

The city survived the First World War quite calmly, but during the Second World War Frankfurt lost more than 70% of its buildings and was completely destroyed. From the medieval part of the city, only Römer Square and some buildings in the Old Town were able to restore; all other areas were hastily restored in the 50s of the 20th century, due to which no special aesthetic beauty was observed in the architecture.

In the 90s, an area of ​​skyscrapers was erected in the center of Frankfurt, which is called here City(City). The largest European banks and stock exchanges are located here, and the city itself has become the financial center not only of Germany, but of the whole of Europe - the central office of the European Bank is located here. The city itself immediately received the nickname "Bankfurt", and the skyscraper area - "Mainhattan", that is, Manhattan on the Main.

Today Frankfurt is quite interesting city- with a population of less than a million, the city plays a vital role in the global economy, is the largest transport hub, and in the latest ranking, Mercer ranks 8th in the world in terms of quality of life. The city is traditionally inhabited by a large number of foreigners: the largest communities - Turkish, Balkan, Italian - are diluted by peoples from all over the world - Greeks, Arabs, Asians, and in addition, a fairly large Russian community. All this creates a special spirit of the presence of many cultures, which is reflected in the gastronomic, musical and theatrical life of the city.

Having arrived here, you should devote at least half of your time to exploring other cities and natural attractions - take a ride along the Rhine, visit Darmstadt, Wiesbaden and drive along the historical railway to the side Koblenz.

Coat of arms of Frankfurt Coat of arms of Hesse (Hesse)

The best time to travel to Frankfurt is from April to October.

Numbers

1: place in the number and height of skyscrapers in Germany. Frankfurt has no intention of stopping: at least four more high-rise buildings are planned to be built over the next five years.

2: According to Spiegel magazine, Frankfurt ranks second on the list best cities Germany..

3: Frankfurt Airport - Fraport - is the third airport in Europe in terms of passenger traffic, behind Paris (Charles de Gaulle) and London (Heathrow).

7: Frankfurt took the place in Europe in the ranking of cities with the best public transport in 2010.

7: Frankfurt loves sevens. So in the ranking of the best cities in the world in 2010, the city took an honorable 7th place, second only to Dusseldorf in Germany.

9: Subway lines (U-Bahn) criss-cross the city. And 9 lines of city trains (S-Bahn) are also allocated to help them. The Frankfurt underground opened in 1968.

25: high-rise buildings (above 110 m and above) were built in Frankfurt. The oldest of them - Parktower and AfE Turm - were built in 1972.

56: The tallest (259 m) skyscraper in Frankfurt - Commerzbank Tower - has floors. At the time of writing this guide (August 2010), it is the fifth tallest building in Europe.

52 300: spectators are accommodated by the city's main stadium, the Waldstadion (or Commerzbank-Arena, as it is officially called). The World Cup matches of 1974 and 2006 took place here, and today it is a unique structure, since during bad weather the entire stadium is covered with a light transparent roof.

2 000 000: approximately that many people come to Frankfurt every day. Despite the fact that the city's population barely exceeds 650,00 inhabitants.

How much?

1.00 €: the cost of the cheapest coffee "to go" (Zum Mitnehmen). In Yorma's station cafes you can also buy a cappuccino or latte for the same price.
1.50 €: minimum cost one trip on public transport. More details on the transport system website.
3.00 €: average price glasses of beer in the city. Of the local varieties, Binding is especially famous.
5.00 €: entry fee to the Long Island summer terrace with a bird's eye view of the Frankfurt skyline. Until 18.00 - admission is free.
6-8 €: This is how much a main course with meat will cost you in Asian or Turkish restaurants. After this, you will only want to eat the next day.
10.00 €: the minimum monthly rental cost per square meter of housing in the city. That is, if you rent an apartment of 70 sq.m., at best you will pay 700 euros per month.
20.00 €: the cost of entry to the most expensive club in the city - Cocoon Club.
28.00 €: a ticket throughout Hesse for five people costs all types of transport except high-speed trains. It is valid for one day (from 9.00 on weekdays and from 0.00 on weekends), so travel in groups and visit Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Kassel, Bad Homburg, Bad Soden, and also take a ride on the Rhine railway to Rüdesheim.
40.00 €: that's how much you'll have to pay if you neglect point number two.
526 000 000 €: the general reserve of the European Central Bank, whose headquarters are located in Frankfurt.

Get there

Get there

Frankfurt, perhaps on a par with London, is the most convenient city Europe in order to get from Russia. Of course, the easiest way to get to Frankfurt is air travel. Direct flights from Moscow are operated by Aeroflot (ticket prices from 150 euros round trip), Lufthansa (from 180 euros), and also Transaero (from 190 euros) and AirBerlin (from 180 euros). We recommend flying Aeroflot for those who are closer to Sheremetyevo, and Lufthansa, Transaero and AirBerlin for departure from Domodedovo. From St. Petersburg there are direct flights from Rossiya Airlines (from 180 euros) and Lufthansa (from 220 euros), Aeroflot you can fly via Moscow (from 200 euros), and AirBaltic via Riga (from 200 euros).

Note: During Lufthansa's regular sales, you can buy a round-trip ticket from Moscow and St. Petersburg for just 150 euros.

100 kilometers from Frankfurt, in the village of Hahn, there is the Frankfurt-Hahn airport, from which the airline discounter RyanAir flies. Even if getting to Hahn itself is not very convenient (there is a bus from Frankfurt main station, travel time is 1.45, ticket price is 12 euros), but tickets can cost mere pennies. The most convenient way to get there is from Riga, Kaunas and Finnish Tampere (ticket prices range from 20 to 100 euros round trip).

You can also get to Frankfurt by train from Moscow in 30 hours with a transfer in Warsaw. However, this is the most expensive type of transport, the cost of a one-way ticket will be about 200 euros.

Urban transport

Several types of trains run from the airport itself to Frankfurt main station: high-speed ICE, regional trains (RE / RB) and commuter trains (S). The journey time is 12 minutes, the cost depends on the train you are traveling on. In ICE, a ticket costs 11.50 euros (a ticket can be bought on the train from the conductor), in trains it is cheaper (3.80 euros), but you can no longer buy it on the train.

In Frankfurt, there is generally one general tariff zone, in which a ticket for a single trip costs 2.40 euros (tariff zone 3). Sometimes you can buy tickets for short trips (fare zone 1, 1.60 euros), but before you do, be sure to look at the list of stops to which you are entitled to go with this ticket from the place of purchase. Details can be found on the main website of the Frankfurt transport system or in the summary document.

You can buy tickets for city transport from special green electronic machines. When purchasing tickets inside the bus, the price may be slightly more expensive. After purchasing a ticket, do not forget to validate it at the entrance to the station or on the bus - otherwise it will be invalid.

Urban transport in Frankfurt is well developed; in the latest ranking it was named seventh in Europe in terms of convenience and comfort. 9 metro lines ( U-Bahn), 9 lines of city trains ( S-Bahn), numerous bus routes, and in addition, a tram network ( Tram) - all this makes moving around Frankfurt and neighboring cities (Hanau, Offenbach, Eschborn) fast and convenient. Electric and metro trains often travel along the same tracks and stop at the same stations, so be careful. Electric train routes are marked with numbers: S1, S2 and so on, metro routes are marked similarly: U1, U2, U5.

The Frankfurt metro operates from 4.30 am to 1.30 am. At night, there are 24 lines of night buses (nightliners) operating throughout the city and suburbs, whose numbers are indicated by a letter N. They usually start from the Konstablerwache stop, after which they transport the night crowd in all directions around Frankfurt.

All public transport Frankfurt is painted in turquoise colors

One of the most convenient types transport in Frankfurt - bicycle. The city is quite flat and quite large, but with a bike you can see all the interesting things in a short time. In addition, Frankfurt has an excellent network of bike paths on virtually every street in the center. We recommend renting NextBike bicycles: they are located at almost every metro station in the center, cost 1 euro per hour or 7 euros per day, and most importantly, you can leave them wherever you want. It is worth registering on the site in advance to save time.

The Frankfurt RMV transport system consists of 5 modes of transport, all of which are valid for purchased tickets. Ticket prices for all types of transport start from 1.60 euros when traveling within three stops by metro (Kurzstrecke). A one-way ticket to Frankfurt is valid on all modes of transport for two hours from the date of purchase.

In Frankfurt, controllers are active. To avoid paying fine of 40 euros, buy tickets in advance!

Look

Places

Despite its age - Frankfurt was first mentioned back in 794 - the city has virtually no surviving architectural or historical landmarks. The reason for this is the second World War, during which Frankfurt was literally destroyed to the last stone. And although in the 50-60s the city was rapidly restored, it was already like heaven before it regained its former beauty and grandeur.

However, for its small size the city still has attractions, worthy of attention. They will be discussed in this section.

Cathedral and Römer Square (Dom/Römer)

U4, U5: Dom/Römer

One of the few corners of Frankfurt that was restored according to an ancient model is Römer Square on the Römerberg hill. This is where the history of Frankfurt itself comes from. The very name Römer means “Roman”, which once again indicates the origin of the city (as, indeed, the symbol of the city - the Eagle of the Roman Empire). On the square you will see several buildings in the “half-timbered” style, which they tried to reconstruct in the old style, but the result was new copies of their former beauty, still smelling of printing ink. Opposite is the Römer town hall itself, which for a long time served as the home of the city government.

Just behind the half-timbered buildings rises the Frankfurt Cathedral (Dom). The cathedral is built of red stone and looks especially majestic against the backdrop of new buildings that have filled the center of Frankfurt. You can visit it during services, admission is free.

In front of the Cathedral is the so-called Archaeological Garden - an excavation site showing foundations preserved from past centuries.

Old Opera (Alte Oper)

U6, U7: Alte Oper; S: Taunusanlage

The Old Opera building is perhaps the most beautiful in Frankfurt, but even if you don’t plan to visit it specifically, you will stumble upon it one way or another. It is located on the border of the old town and the West End, right on the famous Große Bockenheimer Straße, which is popularly called Fressgass (literally “grub lane”), where there is a huge number of all kinds of cafes and restaurants.

Let's return to the opera. The opera itself was built, but then completely destroyed during the war. The facade was completely reconstructed, but inside the building everything was done according to modern standards and samples. In front of the opera there is a luxurious fountain, which is closed for winter time. In summer, this square is perhaps the brightest and most impressive place in the whole city.

The opera continues to operate, and if you manage to get tickets for one of the performances (and there are not only the opera itself, but also various other concerts), be sure to use the opportunity to go out into the world.

City (Skyline)

U1, U2, U3, U4, U5: Willi-Brandt Platz, U4, U5: Messe; S: Taunusanlage

In the late 80s - early 90s, a financial center began to be built in Frankfurt, and skyscrapers began to spring up like mushrooms after rain. Perhaps Frankfurt - today the only city V Western Europe with such a large and clearly defined “City”. Gradually, the appearance of skyscrapers (Skyline) became business card city, and perhaps today this is the first thing that is associated with Frankfurt in Germany.

The tallest building in Germany is the Commerzbank Tower (259 meters), a tower erected in 1997 for one of the main German banks. It is also the tallest building in Western Europe.

One of the most recognizable towers is the exhibition building (Messe Turm), popularly known as the “Pencil Tower” due to its shape.

Interestingly, 9 out of 10 most tall buildings Germany are located in Frankfurt, and in the top 30 there are more of them: as many as 18.

You can climb some skyscrapers and enjoy views of the city. For example, the climb to the open area of ​​the Main Tower at an altitude of 200 meters is definitely worth it (Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, S: Taunusanlage, entrance from 3.50 to 5.00 euros).

Taunusanlage Park

U1, U2, U3, U4, U5: Willi-Brandt Platz, U6, U7: Alte Oper; S: Taunusanlage

A wide park stretches around the city center, a bit reminiscent of the Boulevard Ring in Moscow, except that it is several times wider. The most striking section of the park is Taunusanlage - it runs through the City and is very reminiscent of Central Park in New York: the same wide lawns, the same majestic trees, and the same skyscrapers towering around. In addition, in the summer, all the lawns are occupied by students and young people with books, badminton or frisbee.

The most interesting thing: the park is home to a huge number of rabbits, squirrels and other living creatures, which in the evening and at night are not at all shy about showing off on the lawns of Taunusanlage. On weekend mornings it’s nice to run here, enjoying the fresh air, the park itself and dozens of rabbits warily watching you from the lawns.

Old Exchange (Börse)

Neue Börsenstraße 1; S, U6, U7: Hauptwache

One of the most beautiful old buildings in the city is the old stock exchange building. Frankfurt has a long history as a city of finance, and the stock exchange has always played a decisive role in the development of the city itself. Securities trading here began in 1585, and today you can visit that very exchange. The building itself, of course, has been rebuilt many times, but “that same spirit” still reigns here.

In front of the building there are two stock exchange symbols: a bull and a bear. The raised head of the bull symbolizes the rising price of securities, while the bear bows its head, indicating that the rate may also decline.

The Frankfurt stock exchange is the third largest in the world in terms of turnover (after the New York NYSE and Nasdaq).

You can visit the exchange only together with a guided tour by appointment. Visiting is free.

Museum Embankment (Museumufer)

Schaumainkai, U1, U2, U3, U4, U5: Willi-Brandt Platz

If you go to Main pedestrian bridge Eisensteg, then on its southern side you will see the Museum Embankment (Museumufer, Schaumainkai), along which the main museums of the city are located.

Among the most interesting:

Staedel Museum(Städel), offering you a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures, as well as 100,000 books.
Museum website: http://www.staedelmuseum.de

Museum of Artistic Crafts(Museum für Kunsthandwerk), also called the Museum of Applied Arts ( abbr. from German - MAC). Here you will find more than 30,000 objects of artistic crafts, furniture, ceramics and crystal from Europe and Asia. The building itself also deserves special mention - it was designed by American designer Richard Meier.

Museum of Communications(Museum für Communication). This museum is somewhat reminiscent of the Polytechnic Museum in Moscow - just as entertaining, interesting and easy: a large number of different telephones, faxes, an old telegraph, and even the building itself - all this allows you to clearly trace the history of communications in Europe.

German Film Museum(Deutsches Filmmuseum) will undoubtedly be of interest to those who still enjoy German cinema, from Marlene Dietrich to Til Schweiger. Here we are not only talking about German cinema, you can also look behind the scenes of the film industry, find out how films are shot and produced and get acquainted with the chronicles of cinema.

Sachsenhausen

U1, U2, U3: Schweizer Platz

Sachsenhausen - district on south coast Maina, famous for its restaurants and calm atmosphere. It is perhaps the only one among all the districts of Frankfurt that was not so badly damaged during the war. Many buildings have been preserved, and in addition, the area itself is very green and calm. This is where the best restaurants and bars serving German and Hesse cuisine are located, and most importantly, beer gardens with Frankfurt apple wine (Apfelwein, Ebbelwoi).

Bornheim

U4: Bornheim Mitte

Bornheim is the most colorful district of Frankfurt - this is where young people and Frankfurt residents who want to spend a pleasant evening flock after work (and especially on Fridays and Saturdays). Firstly, there are a huge number of restaurants and bars here - from the most affordable eateries to luxurious restaurants. Secondly, on main street Berger Straße has a huge number of different designer shops, shops, coffee shops and other flavors. It's bustling with life even as Frankfurt goes dark, so don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy Bornheim.

Bockenheim

U4, U6, U7: Bockenheimer Warte

Bockenheim used to be home to the University of Frankfurt, and even after it moved to the North End, the area is more reminiscent of a student or youth town. There is perhaps the largest number of foreigners in Frankfurt, but due to this there is a huge variety of restaurants, bars and small shops. Leipziger Straße is a smaller version of Bergerstrasse in Bornheim, but nevertheless has its own flavor. And Bockenheim itself will forever remain the brightest spot on the map of Frankfurt.

Situated on the banks of the Main River where it merges with the Rhine, Frankfurt (often added to its name with “on the Main”) is a two-faced city. It is certainly a financial and cultural center, with more money spent annually on the arts than anywhere else in Europe. It has the best museums in Germany (after Berlin) and excellent (albeit expensive) entertainment venues. Most of the city, almost the entire center, was destroyed during the war; subsequently, more attention was paid to the construction of new buildings than to the restoration of old ones. As a result, the city is more reminiscent of New York, where the nickname "Manhattan" comes from.

Arrival and transport

Airport Frankfurt is connected by regular trains to most German cities; trains arrive here frequently at the main station (every 10 minutes). The airport is also connected to the station by two S-Bahn lines under the auspices of the regional transport company RMV. Prices tickets vary depending on the time of travel, it is more profitable to use a one-day ticket, or even better - a Frankfurt transport card, which can be bought at the travel office, they provide the right to travel around the city and visit most museums with discounts (although many of them are free on Wed).

From the station 15 minutes. walk to the center, or you can take metro lines 4 and 5 and tram 11. The two main travel agency: at the station (Mon-Fri 8.00-21.00, Sat and Sun 9.00-18.00; tel. 069/2123 8800; www.frankfurt-tourismus.de) and at Romerberg 27 (10.00-16.00/17.30). Free Fritz and Strandgut magazines with the necessary data can be obtained from specified places, but more information in Prinz magazine, available on newsstands.

Accommodation

Housing in the city is not cheap due to the presence of a wealthy clientele. The most reasonable prices are in hotels located in the dirty red-light district of the station on Kaiserstrasse.

Hostels

HI hostel Deutschhernufer 12, Sachsenhausen, tel. 069/610 01 50, www.jugendherberge-frank-furt.de. The best of the inexpensive establishments in the city with 470 beds (rooms up to 12 beds). Bus 46 to the station.

Hotels

Atlas Zimmerweg 1, tel. 069/72 39 46, www.hotel-atlas-frankfurt.de. A welcoming hotel with bright and airy rooms near the station, away from “dirty” places.

Backer Mendelssohnstr. 92, tel. 069/74 79 92. Good establishment near the university. Metro lines 6 and 7 to Westend.

Glockshuber Mainzer Landstr. 120, tel. 069/74 26 28. Good economical hotel north of the station, away from the “dirty” streets.

Gоlz Beethovenstr. 44, tel. 069/74 61 42, www.hotel-goetz.de. A small and traditionally furnished hotel on a quiet tree-lined street in the Westend area.

Royal Wallstr. 17, tel. 069/62 30 26. Functional hotel with good prices in the Sachsenhausen district, next to the famous zucchini.

Attractions

The city center is surrounded by old walls and now has public parks. Römerberg(Romerberg) - historical and geographical center. Charlemagne built a fort on a low hill to protect the Frankish ford (frankonovurd), but this quarter was destroyed during a bombing in 1944.

Among the best preserved structures is the one from the 13th century, although only the walls have survived. To the right of the choir is Chapel of Elections(Wahlkapelle), where seven electors elected the Holy Roman Emperor.

From the north on Domstrasse is located Modern Art Museum(Museum fur Moderne Kunst) (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.mmk-frankfurt.de) three-story building where exhibitions of major innovative artists are held.

At the opposite end of Romerberg is the town hall building, now Roemer(Romer), with a characteristic façade overlooking Romerplatz, where on Dec. there is a Christmas market.

In buildings from the times of the empire in Saalhof(Saalhof) is now located historical Museum on the Mainkai embankment. From the palace complex, which was built in the Middle Ages, only the 12th century chapel remains. The museum (Tue, Thu and Sun 10.00-16.00, Wed 16.00-20.00, Fri 10.00-14.00, Sat 13.00-17.00) has a good exhibition on the history of these places, with a section on the destruction caused by bombing.

To the west on the Untermainkai embankment is located Jewish Museum(Judisches Museum) (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.juedischesmuseum.de) with an interesting exhibition dedicated to the history of the local Jewish community, 10 thousand members of which died at the hands of the Nazis.

A little further northwest of Hauptwache(Hauptwache) (originally a guardhouse building, now the main trading area) next to the stock exchange (Borse) are the two most expensive shopping streets cities: Goethestrasse(Goethestrasse) with jewelry and designer clothing stores and Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse(Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse) with gourmet shops and the best restaurants.

There is no skyscraper in this area Main tower(10.00-19.00/21.00), the public is allowed to the observation deck on the 86th floor, from where a magnificent panorama opens.

In the park located to the east Peterskirche(Peterskirche) arranged AIDS memorial. This creation by Thomas Fecht, called Verletzte Liebe (Wounded Love), is a wall studded with nails according to the number of victims of the disease; There are now more than eight hundred such nails here.

You can relax in the evening in the area Sachsenhausen(Sachsenhausen) on the south bank of the Main. On the streets near the Affentorplatz square there are establishments where you can try the famous apple wine (Ebbelwei), and in the area of ​​the Schaumainkai (or Museum) embankment there is open on Sat. swap meet.

There are also wonderful museums, especially in complex Städel(Stadel), building no. 63 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.staedelmuseum.de) is one of the most comprehensive art galleries in Europe. All the major German masters are represented here, including Dürer, Holbeins, Cranach and Altdorfer.

IN German Film Museum(Deutsches Filmmuseum) at number 41 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, Sat from 14.00, www.deutsches-filmmuseum.de) has its own cinema where famous foreign and art-house films are shown.

Also worth a visit Museum of German Architecture(Deutsches Architekturmuseum) in house number 43 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, free on Wed, www.archaeologisches-museum.frankfurt.de), which is located in a 19th-century villa, reconstructed in an avant-garde style, the culmination is a “house within a house,” like a huge “doll’s house.”

Food, drink and nightlife

Frankfurt has a variety of places to eat, from the trendy Westend to the cheap Italian restaurants in Bockenheim, the proletariat, bohemian and student quarter. Establishments with jazz concentrated in the area of ​​Kleine Bockenheimer Strasse (or Jazzgasse), and the most fashionable bars and clubs are at Salzhaus in the center (Westend area) or on Hanauer Landstrasse (Ostend area).

Apple wine establishments

Adolf Wagner Schweizer Str. 71. One of the best taverns with a lively crowd of all ages and a cozy garden terrace.

Atschel Wallstr. 7. It has a more extensive menu compared to its competitors and good lunches. Closed on Mon.

Zum Eichkatzerl Dreieichstr. 29. An excellent traditional inn with a large courtyard and inexpensive food. Closed on Mon.

Zum Gemalten Haus Schweizer Str. 67. A somewhat kitschy establishment with an oil-painted facade and stained glass windows, rows of tables outside. Closed Mon and Tue.

Bars and cafes

Cafe Rarin Grosser Hirschgzaben 28. A welcoming, unpretentious place. Breakfast until the evening, and in the evening - bistro.

Cafe Laumer Bockenheimer Landstr. 67. One of the oldest cafes in Frankfurt on the main thoroughfare of the Westend district. Breakfast is available all day.

Club Voltaire Kleine Hochstr. 5. This establishment has good tasty food, the influence of Spanish cuisine is noticeable, among the visitors there are many left-wing activists, bohemians and representatives sexual minorities. There is often live music in the evenings. Open from 18.00.

Dichtung und Wahrheit Am Salzhaus 1. Literary Cafe named as a work by Goethe, many books and newspapers.

Helium Bleidenstr. 7. This fashionable bar serves high quality international cuisine. A popular place to have an aperitif after work.

Lounge Weissadlergasse 15. Popular with students, this bar offers cheap lunches, salads and sandwiches.

Pilar Weissadlergasse 2. A good establishment in the center with snacks and full meals turns into a trendy bar in the evenings.

Sansibar Hanauer Landstr. 190. Arabic style rooftop bar with great views. Cocktails available perfect place to have an aperitif.

Restaurants

Bistro Rosa Gruneburgweg 25. The walls are covered with photographs of pigs, but there is an excellent menu (expensive). Closed on Mon.

Frankfurter Haus Darmstadter Landstr. 741. Old-fashioned restaurant, traditional local dishes such as Griine Sosse (green sauce made from five types of fresh herbs, eggs and potatoes) and Handkas mit Musik (spicy cheese with onions, vinegar and oil).

Iwase Vilbeler Str. 31. Japanese establishment with reasonable prices. Closed on Mon.

Knoblauch Staufenstr. 39. A friendly little place with seasonal dishes with lots of garlic.

Nibelungen-Schanke Nibelungenallee 55. Typical Greek cuisine at reasonable prices. The establishment attracts young people and is usually open until 01.00. Metro line 5.

Stars Bar Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49. American restaurant in the Messeturm basement with fancy decor, reasonably priced lunches.

Clubs and live music venues

190east Hanauer Landstr. 190. The best club in the new area, crowded on weekends, great nights with house, techno and funk music.

Batschkapp Maybachstr. 24. Dirty place with cool indie bands (school nights should be avoided).

Brotfabrik Bachmannstr. 2-4. One of the former most popular places in a city with dance music (sometimes salsa in the evenings).

Cookie's Am Salzhaus 4. Hip-hop and soul club, evenings with popular DJs and sometimes performances.

Jazzkeller Kleine Bockenheimer Str. 18a. A unique basement venue with the best jazz in Frankfurt. Often closed on Sun.

U60311 Rossmarkt Unterfiihrung. One of best clubs in techno style. You need to be prepared for the queue.

Unity Hanauer Landstr. 2. A cozy and always lively club. Music every day until 5 am Metro Hauptwache.

Useful addresses

Bicycles for rent Per Pedale, Leipziger Str. 4, tel. 069/70 76 91 10.

Hospital Burgerhospital, Nibelungenallee 37-41, tel. 069/150 00.

Laundry Wash World, Moselstr. 17.

Luggage storage at the station.

Pharmacy at the station.

Mail Goetheplatz 2-4.

Very often, not only city residents, but also visiting tourists, simply call the city Frankfurt. Being a city of contrasts, there are always many tourists here who truly enjoy admiring this beauty. Modern skyscrapers coexist perfectly with ancient cathedrals of the Middle Ages, and such duality is visible in many respects.

Located in the central part of Germany, on the banks of the Main River, the city is considered the largest financial, transport and cultural center of the country, which is why many offices of world companies are located in Frankfurt. In this regard, some residents gave the city another nickname - Bankfurt. Some of the country's famous and important universities are located here: the University of Applied Sciences, the School of Finance and Management, the I. Goethe University and others.

Recreation in urban areas is very diverse, so you will definitely like it here.

The climate in the city is moderate continental, so summers are always warm and sunny, and winters are almost snowless and relatively comfortable. The end of spring and the beginning of autumn, this is perhaps best time staying in Frankfurt when the weather is practically rainless.

The Main River is considered the most long river country that flows only through the territory of Germany, it is also a tributary amazing river- Reyna. In the vicinity of the city there are a very large number of vineyards, the products of which are used to prepare the world's most famous wines.

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Weather in Frankfurt am Main by month:

Month	Temperature		Cloudiness	Rainy days / Precipitation	Number of solar hours per day
	During the day	At night
January	3.5°C	0.8°C	61.8%	5 days (52.0 mm.)	8h. 37m.
February	4.6°C	0.6°C	51.1%	2 days (28.0 mm.)	10 o'clock 6m.
March	10.0°C	3.6°C	46.3%	3 days (31.8 mm.)	11 o'clock 54m.
April	15.1°C	6.9°C	41.0%	2 days (30.7 mm.)	13:00 48m.
May	18.7°C	9.9°C	39.4%	4 days (59.5 mm.)	15h. 27m.
June	22.3°C	13.6°C	37.5%	4 days (52.1 mm.)	16h. 19m.
July	24.8°C	15.7°C	32.3%	4 days (60.5 mm.)	15h. 53m.
August	24.7°C	15.9°C	30.9%	3 days (41.6 mm.)	14h. 26m.
September	19.9°C	12.4°C	33.3%	3 days (34.7 mm.)	12h. 36m.
October	14.2°C	8.6°C	41.1%	2 days (30.1 mm.)	10 o'clock 43m.
November	8.0°C	4.3°C	48.4%	3 days (39.7 mm.)	9 o'clock 3m.
December	5.0°C	2.5°C	59.3%	5 days (58.9 mm.)	8h. 9m.

*This table displays weather averages collected over more than three years

Holidays for the elderly

Elderly people would feel comfortable because of the calm atmosphere and pleasing greenery. On Zeil Street you can find an inexpensive cafe and have a beer and sausage, and you can also visit churches and museums.

What to take with you on vacation?

You don’t need to take anything special with you, but I would recommend comfortable shoes, since you will have to walk a lot along the pedestrian streets of the center, and closed clothes without deep necklines: the Germans dress simply and do not welcome excessive exposure of the body. And don't forget about the euro.

What to do at the resort?

Frankfurt is rich in attractions. First of all, visit religious sites. St. Bartholomew's Cathedral was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. This is the main church of the city in the Gothic style. A visit to it will be interesting for historians, since the rulers of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation were elected in the church from the mid-14th century, and emperors were crowned from the mid-16th to the end of the 18th centuries. The walls of St. Paul's Church housed the first Parliament in 1848. Nowadays the church hosts exhibitions and various events. Go to the Church of St. Catherine, which is located at the beginning of Zeil Street. At the end of Zeil Street is the Guardhouse building, built in the Baroque style in the 18th century. In general, Zeil is the main tourist attraction in Frankfurt am Main. This shopping street is the most crowded in all of Germany. In fact, this is a pedestrian zone, at the beginning and end of which there are also large shopping centers: Hauptwache and Konstablerwache.

Zeil is a place for sales before Christmas.

You can also visit the “old” and “new” opera, the Goethehaus (the great German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born here in 1749), and the Museum of Applied Arts. You can walk along Römer Street and admire the skyscrapers. By the way, there are already 13 of them here. We climbed the Henningerturm to a height of 110 meters. There is a cool observation deck here: you can see the whole city, and there are also revolving restaurants here.

What can you buy?

There are many on Zeil street shopping centers and brand stores. You can buy whatever you want. We were looking for clothes and shoes. There are many departments, there are more expensive and cheaper ones. I noticed that Germans prefer checkered shirts, and migrants and Russian tourists take the cheapest ones. Clothes from Turkey, Bangladesh, China. There is a lot lying on the floor as customers literally swoop in and take them off the hangers. You can find one item in all sizes. You will definitely get a smile at the checkout, but they will charge you extra for a plastic bag, so many people take their own bags or bags. All purchases were successful.

About product prices

We found ourselves on a sale: T-shirts were selling for 1 euro, T-shirts - 2-5 euros, checkered shirts - 15 euros, moccasins - 10 euros.

Where can I eat?

There are a lot of cafes and restaurants on Zeil Street, literally at every turn. You can go up to the heights at the Henningerturm, or you can go to the regular pizzeria where we went. It was a real Italian pizzeria, with real Italian staff and Italian food.

About the quality of food and service

The food is delicious, it was the first time I tried real Italian pizza. I admit that it was so large in size and nutritious that I left half. We were offered Italian for pizza mineral water and bread. The Italian owner served us. We had lunch and were the only people there, perhaps due to the high prices.

How much does it cost to eat? About food prices.

Food prices in Frankfurt are low. For example, ice cream costs 1 euro, a bun and coffee - 3-5 euros. At the pizzeria we paid 30 euros for three. This is considered very expensive.

Advantages of a holiday in Frankfurt am Main

Of course, I enjoyed walking along Zeil Street, visiting shopping centers and cultural sites. Everything is very cheap. It's clean and tidy here. Frankfurt is a transport hub, so getting here is easy. There is an airport with trains running from it, but the Germans prefer to come here by car and walk around the city.

Is it worth a holiday in Frankfurt am Main?

You should definitely visit Frankfurt am Main, as it is the center of German history and culture. I will come here again, but rather for shopping.