Square
Römerberg Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt's old market square with reconstructed half-timbered houses and the Römer town hall.
City · Germany · Hesse
Frankfurt
Germany's financial hub, where a rebuilt medieval square sits beside a skyline of glass towers.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Frankfurt matters
Frankfurt is the city that surprises people. Come expecting banks and you get them, a skyline of towers that locals jokingly call Mainhattan. But a short walk away is a reconstructed old square with half-timbered houses, a riverside lined with some of Germany's best museums, and a neighbourhood across the water known for its apple wine taverns. It is compact, easy to see on foot and an excellent mix of old and new.
Talking points
- The skyline is nicknamed Mainhattan after the river Main
- Apple wine is the local drink, served in traditional taverns
- The museum embankment lines the river with galleries
- The airport makes it the arrival point for many visitors to Germany
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What to see in Frankfurt
Market
Kleinmarkthalle
Frankfurt, Germany
A covered market hall packed with local specialities, sausages and cheeses.
Tower
Main Tower
Frankfurt, Germany
A skyscraper with a public viewing platform over Frankfurt's skyline.
Museum
Städel Museum
Frankfurt, Germany
A major art museum covering seven centuries, from Old Masters to modern art.
Neighbourhood
Sachsenhausen Apple Wine Taverns
Frankfurt, Germany
A district across the river known for traditional apple wine taverns.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.