You’re at Frankfurt am Main, Germany or plan to go there and you don’t know yet what to do? No problem – check out this list of the best things you can do at Frankfurt.
Take a look out the skyline from one of the skyscrapers: If you want to enjoy good views on the skyline of ‚Mainhattan‘ the Main tower in Frankfurt, Germany is your best choice. A high-speed elevator brings you to the 54th floor and after taking stairs to the 56th floor you‘ll be on a partially roofed viewing platform with unhindered views on the skyline, the river Main and the complete city. On good days you cannot only see the Waldstation but also catch a glimpse on Feldberg mountain in the Taunus mountain range. Read more…
Visit the famous Römer and enjoy a walk along nearby river Main: The Römer located on the Römerberg in Frankfurt, Germany is the town hall of the city. It dates back to the 15th century and it is unknown how it received its name. The interior of the building was destroyed in World War II – only the facade is original. Read more…
Breathe German history at the Paulskirche: The Paulskirche in Frankfurt, Germany is a church building used for meetings and exhibitions, it is located close to the Römerberg. It was built from 1789 on and was used as a Protestant church. Read more…
Learn a lot at a great natural history museum: If you have kids and they like dinosaurs (who does not?) you cannot omit visiting the Senckenberg Naturmuseum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Together with the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin it is one of the biggest natural history museums in Germany. Read more…
Enjoy one of the always fantastic changing art exhibitions at the Schirn: When it comes to art in Frankfurt, Germany the Schirn Kunsthalle is one of my favourite destinations. It was opened in 1986 and has shown 200 different exhibitions since then. It doesn’t have an own collection but receives artwork from the major art galleries in the world. They select topics, show different art styles or exhibit works of one artists. Read more…
Discover the masterpieces at the Städel museum: A museum I visit quite frequently is the Städel Museum at the Frankfurter Museumsufer – directly opposite to the city center, next to the river Main. The Städelsche Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie (correctly named) houses 3.000 paintings, 1.000 typically on exhibition. Read more…
Enjoy modern art and the nice architecture of the MMK: The Museum für Moderne Kunst (or short MMK) is – as the name states – a museum for modern art in Frankfurt, Germany. It was founded in 1981 and the building has a triangular structure that is really special. Read more…
Visit the largest flight hub in Germany: I love flying from the international airport of Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) – it is the biggest airport of Germany and I have the feeling of knowing it by heart. This time we got here in preparation of the first flight of our youngest family member. Read more…
Opt-in for endless shopping: When you want to go shopping in Frankfurt, Germany the first location is often the Zeil – the main shopping street. Since the end of the 19th century it is one of the most important shopping streets in Europe and you will find all big brands here. And of course there are also plenty of bars and restaurants to fulfill all your needs. Read more…
Learn more about the many diffent facades of the history of the city: Directly next to the Römerberg of Frankfurt am Main you will find two buildings that together form the Historisches Museum Frankfurt, a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the city at the river Main. It was founded in 1877 with the task to collect items that are relevant to the history of the city. Today it is a combination of at least three museums: the collectors museum exhibiting all the private collections donated to the city, the young museum for children and the city museum giving you insight into Frankfurts past and present. Read more…
Think about communication and communication technologies (and have a lot fun doing so): Communication is an essential part of everyday life. A good place to learn more about it is the Museum für Kommunikation at the Museumsufer of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was created by extending the Bundespostmuseum (postal museum) founded in 1958 and now covers all aspects of communication. A very entertaining museum that gives you the chance to travel back in time and see the means of communication you’ve used in the past. Read more…
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