Things to Do in Frankfurt
50 curated spots from Frankfurt itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Kleinmarkthalle
Indoor market hall filled with produce, bakeries, and deli stalls; wander, snack, and sample local products and wines.[3][6][7]
1h · Free to enter (food extra)
Main Tower Observation Deck
Take in panoramic city and river views from one of Frankfurt’s best skyline viewpoints.
1h 15m · $10-15
Palmengarten
Stroll tropical greenhouses, rockery waterfall, and gardens; includes benches and shaded paths (30 min U-Bahn from Sachsenhausen).
2h 30m · $15/adult
Städel Museum
One of Germany’s most important art museums, spanning Old Masters to contemporary works in a light‑filled riverside building.[7][4]
2h 30m · $18-22
Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus)
Explore the Gothic interior, side chapels, and quiet cloister of this former imperial election church; if time and opening hours allow, climb the tower for a close-up view of the rooftops.
1h · $0-5 (tower climb small fee, church entry by donation)
Senckenberg Natural History Museum
Popular museum with dinosaur skeletons and natural history exhibits, a short walk from Palmengarten.[5][7]
2h · $12-16
Berger Straße Walk
Browse one of Frankfurt’s liveliest local streets, with shops, cafés, and easy neighborhood energy.
1h 15m · Free
Bornheim Farmers’ Market & Berger Straße
On market days, browse the stalls near Bornheim Mitte; combine with a stroll along Berger Straße’s shops and cafes.[7]
2h · Free
City Beach-style Riverbank Relaxation (Mainufer)
Find a riverbank ‘city beach’ area or grassy spot along the Main to sit, relax and enjoy the water and skyline.
1h 30m · Free (drinks extra)
Eiserner Steg & Main Beach
Cross the romantic Iron Footbridge, relax on the sandy Main River beach with skyline views; ferry option back.
2h · $0-10 ferry
Eiserner Steg and Main Embankment
Cross the pedestrian bridge, take skyline photos, and continue along the riverfront for easy walking and views.
1h 30m · Free
Eiserner Steg Bridge & Riverbank
Walk over the historic Eiserner Steg pedestrian bridge, enjoying views of the skyline, river and Old Town from both banks.[1][5]
1h · Free
Frankfurt Cathedral
Visit the cathedral and the surrounding lanes for a compact historic walk through the city’s old center.
1h · Free
Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom)
Visit the Gothic Frankfurt Cathedral and, if you feel up to it, climb the tower for elevated views of the Old Town.[2][3]
1h 30m · $5 or Free (main church area often free, small fee for tower)
Frankfurt Cooking Class
Book a hands-on class focused on regional German or Hessian dishes, ideally with a small group setting.
3h · $55-90
Günthersburgpark
Serene park with lakes, gardens, and walking paths; picnic spots and quiet benches (free explore 1-2 hours).
2h · Free
Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection
Sculpture museum in a historic villa with a leafy garden, featuring works from antiquity to neoclassicism.[7]
1h 30m · $12-16
Lohrberg
Go for a gentle hillside walk and enjoy one of the best city-edge nature viewpoints.
1h 30m · Free
Main River Promenade & Eiserner Steg Bridge
Walk along the Main River embankment and cross the iron footbridge for skyline and river photos.[3][5][7]
1h · Free
Museumsufer Riverside Walk
Stroll along the Main River embankment past several museums, leafy paths and skyline viewpoints.[1][3][5]
1h · Free
Relaxed Sachsenhausen Stroll
Wander cobbled streets lined with taverns and small shops; use this as flexible free‑explore time for slow photography and café stops.[6][9]
1h 30m · Free
River Main Cruise
Relax on a short sightseeing cruise along the Main River, taking in Frankfurt’s mix of historic and modern architecture from the water.[3]
1h 15m · $20-30
Riverside Walk: Westhafen to Untermainbrücke
Take a short tram or walk to Westhafen and then meander along the river back toward the central bridges, watching boats and the skyline.
1h 30m · Free
Römer & Altstadt
Explore the historic city hall square, half-timbered houses, and fountains; free explore nearby lanes (1-2 hours).
1h 30m · Free
Römerberg
Walk the medieval square, photograph the timber-fronted facades, and absorb Frankfurt’s most famous historic setting.
1h 15m · Free
Römerberg & Altstadt Stroll
Explore Frankfurt’s Old Town around Römerberg, including the Römer city hall, half-timbered houses and cobblestone lanes.[2][3][5]
1h 30m · Free
Römerberg & New Old Town (Neue Altstadt)
Stroll the historic main square with half‑timbered houses, explore side lanes of the reconstructed New Old Town, and photograph the façades and fountains.[3][7]
1h 30m · Free
Römerberg & Old Town (including Römer City Hall)
Stroll the central square with its reconstructed timber-framed houses, step into the Römer (city hall courtyard) for classic photos, and wander nearby streets like Neue Kräme and along the Historisches Museum façade.
1h · Free (small fees only for optional museum entries nearby)
Sachsenhausen Photo Streets
Walk the side streets for half-timber details, apple-wine atmosphere, and low-key street photography.
1h 30m · Free
Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
Contemporary and modern art exhibition space just off Römerberg—drop in for a final art fix if you have energy.[7][1]
1h 30m · $12-18Restaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Apfelwein Wagner
Classic Frankfurt tavern with communal tables and a bustling, cozy feel; order Handkäs mit Musik, Frankfurter Schnitzel or Rippchen, and a Bembel of Apfelwein (apple wine) to share.
1h 30m · $25-40 per person
Café im Palmengarten
Garden café inside Palmengarten; salads, cakes, and light dishes overlooking greenery.
1h · $15-25 per person
Café Laumer
Traditional Frankfurt cafe-restaurant known for cakes, light German dishes and a calm, old-fashioned interior.
1h 30m · $20-35 per person
Dauth-Schneider
Renowned traditional tavern; order Frankfurter Grüne Soße with eggs and potatoes, plus apple‑wine from the Bembel.[6]
1h 30m · $22-38 per person
Ebbelwoi Unser
Finish with a final local lunch focused on Hessian classics and apple wine.
1h 15m · $12-18 per person
Zeit für Brot
Start with fresh cinnamon rolls, bread, and coffee before the market and cooking-class day.
30m · $6-12 per person
Zur Sonne
Choose a simple German dinner after the cooking class if you want to compare your own dish to a restaurant version.
1h 15m · $12-18 per person
Apfelwein Dax
Traditional apple‑wine tavern with wooden benches; try Handkäse mit Musik, schnitzel, and house apple‑wine.[6]
1h 30m · $20-35 per person
Apfelweinwirtschaft Dauth-Schneider
Classic apfelwein tavern with rustic interior and traditional Frankfurt dishes in the cobbled lanes of Sachsenhausen.
1h 30m · $20-35 per person
Aroma
Reserve a lighter, cozy dinner after museum time; look for pasta, salads, or value plates.
1h 15m · $12-20 per person
Atschel
Beloved apple‑wine tavern; order ribs or schnitzel with green sauce and share a Bembel (jug) of Apfelwein.[6]
1h 30m · $22-35 per person
Bäckerei Eifler
Grab a quick breakfast pastry, sandwich, and coffee before heading into the riverfront area.
30m · $5-10 per person
Bahnhofsvorplatz Street Food Stalls
Pick a cheap street-food lunch on your way back from the hike; look for sausages, wraps, or falafel.
35m · $7-12 per person
Bitter & Zart Salon
Charming retro‑style café and chocolaterie; enjoy pastries, hot chocolate, and coffee in a cozy setting.
1h · $12-22 per person
Brötchen Frankfurt
Start with inexpensive baked goods and coffee before the final neighborhood day.
30m · $5-10 per person
Café Buur Frankfurt
Trendy cafe known for generous brunch plates, creative egg dishes and good coffee close to the central station area.[6]
1h 15m · $20-30 per person
Café Crumble
Neighborhood café with cakes and light breakfasts; a quieter start in a residential area.
1h · $10-18 per person
Cafe Hauptwache
Classic café right on Hauptwache square; order a German breakfast plate with fresh rolls and coffee while you watch the city wake up.
1h · $15-25 per person
Café Hauptwache
Classic cafe on the Hauptwache square serving German-style breakfasts, pastries, and good coffee in a historic building.
1h · $15-25 per person
Café im Liebieghaus
Garden café in the courtyard of the Liebieghaus sculpture museum; light breakfasts and coffee under trees in good weather.
1h · $12-20 per person