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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Pub Crawl - 4 Locations, Shots & Club Entry

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Frankfurt: Guided Bike Tour

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Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour

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What to do in Hessen

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Frankfurt Trade Fair

4.5/5(108 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Frankfurt Trade Fair during your trip to Frankfurt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Deutsche Bank Park

4/5(139 reviews)

Experience the excitement of a sporting event or concert at this iconic stadium, which has hosted World Cup and Confederations Cup games.

Römerberg

4.5/5(218 reviews)

Admire the medieval architecture and experience the charm of a magical Christmas market at this pretty square, which marks the center of the Old Town.

illuminated elevated view of Christmas Market, Romer Square Frankfurt

Frankfurt Christmas Market

4.5/5(104 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Frankfurt Christmas Market during your stay in Frankfurt. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Alte Oper

4.5/5(265 reviews)

Once the city’s opera house, this building is now a concert hall that hosts some of the world’s greatest classical music ensembles.

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Gateway Gardens

4/5(12 reviews)

After visiting Gateway Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Frankfurt. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Festhalle Frankfurt

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Festhalle Frankfurt, a theater with a story to tell in Frankfurt. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Congress Center Messe Frankfurt

4/5(143 reviews)

Join thousands of fellow participants at one of the many events held at Frankfurt’s largest conference center, and enjoy its state-of-the-art facilities and impressive architecture.

Palmengarten

4/5(88 reviews)

This 19th-century garden features century-old greenhouses and grounds, including a plot dedicated to Frankfurt’s most famous author, Goethe.

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Airport gate waiting area and jumbo jet sunset view

Frankfurt Airport Area

4/5(1,197 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Eco-Kart and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Frankfurt Airport Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station or Terminal 1 -Concourses B & C Station.

Innenstadt

Central to Frankfurt's business district, the Innenstadt boasts Germany's priciest shopping streets, like Zeil and Goethestraße. Explore historic sites such as the Alte Oper and Goethe House, or enjoy live jazz at the Jazzkeller near Freßgass.

Altstadt Frankfurt

4.5/5(282 area reviews)

Frankfurt’s historic heart is a dazzling district home to atmospheric squares, medieval landmarks, art galleries, museums, boutiques and centuries-old taverns.

Bahnhofsviertel

3.5/5(370 area reviews)

Explore the Main Riverbank and Nizza's Mediterranean greenery, while admiring architectural marvels like Silvertower and Gallileo. Enjoy easy navigation and connectivity with Hauptbahnhof, trams, and U-Bahn stations nearby.

Gallus

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

Making up this distinctive district are a large trade fair and a modern mall with a spa. The history includes gallows and a concentration camp.

Sachsenhausen Nord

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

Come to this neighborhood south of the Main River to enjoy Frankfurt’s many culinary specialties and museums as you pass through narrow cobblestone walkways.