Frankfurt

Photo: Lāsma Artmane

Hallo !

Frankfurt, a dynamic city of contrasts, seamlessly blends cutting-edge modernity with rich historical charm. Its skyline, crowned by towering skyscrapers, is a testament to its status as Germany's financial hub. Yet, nestled among the steel and glass are enchanting old-world neighborhoods, where half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets whisper tales of a storied past.

Frankfurt, a major financial hub in Germany, is known for its impressive skyline, often dubbed "Mainhattan" due to its skyscrapers along the River Main. It’s home to the European Central Bank, numerous museums, and the historic Römer square with its medieval buildings. Frankfurt seamlessly blends modern architecture with rich cultural heritage, making it a dynamic and vibrant city. With its vibrant arts scene, lush green spaces, and the majestic River Main flowing through, Frankfurt offers a captivating experience at every turn.

Highlights

Städel Museum

Städel Museum

Frankfurt

Museum

Palmengarte

Palmengarte

Frankfurt

Garden

Main Tower

Main Tower

Frankfurt

Tower

Goethe House and Museum

Goethe House and Museum

Frankfurt

Museum

Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus)

Frankfurt Cathedral

Frankfurt

Cathedral

Römerberg (in Old Town)

Römerberg

Frankfurt

Old-town

Useful Phraces

German

Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German is widely spoken, especially in Eastern Europe.

English	German
Hello	Hallo
Good morning	Guten Morgen!
Good afternoon	Guten Tag!
Goodbye	Auf Wiedersehen!
How are you?	Wie geht's dir?
I’m well, and you?	Mir geht's gut und dir? (informal)
Good, thank you	Gut, danke
Thank you	Danke
You’re welcome	Bitte
Please	Bitte
Yes	Ja
No	Nein
Excuse me	Entschuldigen Sie mich (formal)
I’m sorry	Es tut mir Leid
I don’t understand	Ich verstehe nicht
Do you speak English?	Sprechen Sie Englisch? (formal)

Food & Drinks

Wiener Würstchen

Wiener würstchen, a German sausage made from a mixture of finely chopped and seasoned pork and beef, was created in Vienna in 1805 by Johann Georg Lahner, and it is distinct from the traditional frankfurter würstchen due to its inclusion of beef, with the name reflecting its Viennese origin and differing from the protected term "frankfurter würstchen" in Germany since 1860.

Frankfurter Würstchen

Frankfurter würstchen, a slim pork sausage from Frankfurt, is traditionally prepared by boiling and lightly smoking, enjoyed with mustard, bread, or potato salad, and has held a protected status in Germany since 1860, ensuring only sausages made in Frankfurt can bear the name.

Apfelwein

Apfelwein is a traditional, primarily dry German cider from Frankfurt and Hesse made from cooking or dessert apples, light and tart with 5–7% ABV, typically served in distinctive glasses or clay pitchers, enjoyed neat or mixed, and protected under the name Hessischer Apfelwein.

Frankfurter Grüne Soße

Frankfurter Grüne Soße is a famous cold herb sauce from Frankfurt, made with sour cream and seven herbs—borage, chervil, garden cress, parsley, salad burnet, sorrel, and chives—often served with eggs, potatoes, fish, or Tafelspitz, and celebrated with a monument of seven greenhouses representing the herbs.

Bethmännchen

Bethmännchen, traditional marzipan cookies from Frankfurt decorated with almond halves, have been a Christmas staple in Germany for over 200 years, with ties to the Bethmann family and a legend that one almond was removed after a son's passing.

Frankfurter Schnitzel

Frankfurter schnitzel, a traditional dish from Frankfurt, is similar to Wiener schnitzel but can be made with various meats like pork, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, typically served with green sauce, boiled potatoes, and chopped eggs, with lemon juice and Apfelwein recommended as accompaniments.

When to Travel

High Season

From

June

August

Max

26°C (78.80°F)

Min

14°C (57.20°F)

Low Season

From

November

March

Max

10°C (50.00°F)

Min

1°C (33.80°F)

Shoulder Season

From

April

May

Max

20°C (68.00°F)

Min

9°C (48.20°F)

From

September

October

Max

19°C (66.20°F)

Min

6°C (42.80°F)

Useful Phraces

German

Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German is widely spoken, especially in Eastern Europe.

English	German
Hello	Hallo
Good morning	Guten Morgen!
Good afternoon	Guten Tag!
Goodbye	Auf Wiedersehen!
How are you?	Wie geht's dir?
I’m well, and you?	Mir geht's gut und dir? (informal)
Good, thank you	Gut, danke
Thank you	Danke
You’re welcome	Bitte
Please	Bitte
Yes	Ja
No	Nein
Excuse me	Entschuldigen Sie mich (formal)
I’m sorry	Es tut mir Leid
I don’t understand	Ich verstehe nicht
Do you speak English?	Sprechen Sie Englisch? (formal)