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Frankfurt

Frankfurt may be best known for its modern skyline and role as Europe’s financial hub, but behind the banks and business lies a city full of heart. Between gleaming steel-and-glass towers and medieval squares, Frankfurt reveals its softer side: art, music, and a cosmopolitan spirit that welcomes the world. Compact, creative, and full of contrasts, Frankfurt is always evolving, and that’s what makes it so exciting.
Sachsenhausen old town street in Frankfurt, Germany
Alt-Sachsenhausen
Alt-Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt

Alt-Sachsenhausen is a historic district in Frankfurt, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. No sojourn in Frankfurt is complete without a quick visit to one of the apple wine taverns (Apfelweinwirtschaften) for a glass of the renowned Frankfurt Ebbelwei.

Goethe house in Frankfurt am Main Germany
Goethe House
Großer Hirschgraben 23-25, Frankfurt

Goethe House is the birthplace and childhood home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born in 1749. Step inside to see the poet's study on the third floor, where Goethe wrote early works, including The Sorrows of Young Werther and began Faust.

Beautiful young loving couple carrying shopping bags and enjoying together.
Shopping at Zeil
Zeil, Frankfurt

The Zeil is Frankfurt’s main shopping street, running through the city centre with a mix of well-known brands, smaller boutiques, and the modern MyZeil shopping centre. Most of the street is pedestrian-only, making it easy to move between shops, stop for a snack, or people-watch for a while.

A hole in a glass building, myzeil, frankfurt, Germany
MyZeil
Zeil 106, Frankfurt

Located in the heart of Frankfurt on the bustling Zeil, MyZeil is one of Germany’s largest shopping and leisure centers. Its gigantic curved glass façade makes the building an architectural highlight, worth a visit even if you’re not planning to shop. Inside, you’ll find six levels of shops, dining options, and leisure activities, featuring a mix of international and mid-range brands. And don’t miss the roof terrace, which offers panoramic views of the city.

Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Germany, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle Eastern, African, or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport

One of Europe’s busiest international hubs, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is located about 12 km southwest of the city centre. The quickest way into the city is by S-Bahn lines S8 or S9, which run from the Regionalbahnhof under Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof in around 10 to 12 minutes. Regional Express (RE) trains and long-distance services also stop at the Fernbahnhof station beside Terminal 1. Taxis take roughly 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic, and bus line 61 runs from Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Südbahnhof in about 25 minutes.

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