Frankfurt
Although it’s just the fifth largest city in Germany, Frankfurt (Frankfurt am Main) is the financial and transportation center of the country. Located on the River Main, Frankfurt is the only city in Germany that is on the list of the ten Alpha world cities; so basically, it’s one of the richest cities, and it has a lot of things to offer tourists. Art is huge here and people come from all over the world for art expos and exhibitions. If you think Frankfurt is just packed with bankers and business travelers think again. You’ll find good shopping, great restaurants, and pumping nightclubs. Frankfurt has one of the busiest airports in the world, so finding a cheap plane ticket should be doable. Frankfurt is cool in itself, but it’s also cool to know that you can easily get to other European cities by train.
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Things to do in Frankfurt
The large number of high-rise skyscrapers (or buildings at least 150 meters tall) itself is reason enough why tourists find the city of Frankfurt worth visiting. Aside from that, Frankfurt also has huge parks stretching all over its city center. A visit to the numerous Art and Science museums and to cultural venues would also be a good option. FYI many of the museums are closed on Mondays, but they do have free admissions on Wednesdays. It’s also great to take a walking tour to the historical locations in the city or go strolling by the river Rhine.
Nightlife in Frankfurt
Frankfurt has a large student population, and that means most discos, nightclubs, and bars in the city are not only affordable, but also have a very youthful vibe. If you happen to visit in July, then the Sound of Frankfurt is a must-see event; it’s a 12-hour open-air music festival with 70 performances on eight stages. Frankfurt also plays host to numerous friendly bars, which provide a perfect sanctuary for many English-speaking travelers who are into meeting new friendly faces and desire for a quiet drink.
Dining in Frankfurt
With the increasing inter-country relationships in Frankfurt, the selection of restaurants in the city is apparently expanding, which is an assurance that you would definitely find something that would suit your taste and appetite. The fact that Frankfurt is the city of bankers, finding inexpensive fine food is a little bit difficult. But if you’re really on a tight budget, then try the cafeterias of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University; it’s also the favorite spot for vegetarians. And of course, fast food is no problem in Frankfurt.
Shopping in Frankfurt
Normally, shopping in Frankfurt is not really cheap, especially when you’re in Goethestrasse, where you’ll find the big designer names, or in Schillerstrasse, where the best shoe shops are located. However, there are also small boutiques and second-hand shops that would be the better options if you don’t want to spend much. Also, there are small but interesting bargain shops found in Oeder Weg and Berger Strasse. Usually, shops are open from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.; however, most of them are closed on Sundays.
Frankfurt travel tips
- English speakers call the city simply Frankfurt, but locals occasionally call it by its full name, Frankfurt am Main, to avoid confusion with the other Frankfurt in the German state of Brandenburg.
- During the rush hour, the streets of the city center are heavily congested.
- English is frequently spoken because Frankfurt is an international city, but trying to learn few German words would be of great help: “Danke” means thanks and “Bitte” means please.
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