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Attractions

See everything,
miss nothing!

Points of Interest
in Frankfurt

An urban adventure set between a glittering skyline and countless historical treasures

Get ready for a journey of discovery in a city that effortlessly combines history and modernity. It's just a few short steps from the majestic Emperors' Cathedral to the impressive skyline - a mix that's just waiting to be explored.

On the banks of the River Main, visitors will find the celebrated Museum Embankment, an art and culture mile lined with internationally renowned museums. There are shopping opportunities for every taste and a culinary offering that is as diverse as the people of the city itself. In short, Frankfurt is the perfect place to linger.

The Frankfurt skyline offers a breathtaking view. From the observation platform of the Main Tower, high above the modern banking district, a panorama opens up over the entire region. In the city's historical centre, Römer Town Hall, Emperors' Cathedral and St Paul's Church invite you to discover their fabled stories. Frankfurt welcomes you with the promise of many unforgettable experiences.

3,100  paintings

as well as 660 sculptures, over 100,000 drawings and prints and more than 4,000 photographs.

95  metres

is the height of Emperors' Cathedral. The climb to the top is something for more sporty visitors.

2  km

is the overall length of the Museumsufer (Museum Embankment), along which renowned museums are strung like pearls on a string.

© #visitrheinmain, David Vasicek

Frankfurt's main places of interest

From A to Z

Here, you will find all things historical, curious, scientific, delicious for connoisseurs, exciting for children, informative for culture vultures, and more. The Museum Embankment along the River Main with the famous Städel Museum is a location that is unique in all of Germany, because an enormous variety of themes may be found here in a very small space.

Additionally, there's the museum quarter around the New Frankfurt Old Town with the Historical Museum, Schirn Kunsthalle, the MMK Museum of Modern Art and many more museums. The financial side of our metropolis is also reflected in the Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank and the new Deutsche Börse Visitor Centre.

© Hessen Agentur, Florian Trykowski

The New Old Town

A project for the century

The New Frankfurt Old Town is a showpiece of modern urban regeneration, blossoming on a time-honoured, historical site. Re-established in 2018, the quarter is a symbol of respect for history and yet future-orientated. The reconstructed ensemble exudes the feeling of bygone times and yet gives room to new life. Historical façades and laneways have been lovingly restored to preserve Frankfurt's urban heritage. Visitors stroll through lively streets, discover charming corners and feel the spirit of history in every stone.

Welcome to Frankfurt's New Old Town - where history comes to life.

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The Top-10 places of interest

of Frankfurt

Frankfurt is so much more than just a banking and financial centre or the home of a bustling international airport! When you explore the most important corners of the city, you will immerse yourself in a world full of history, culture and surprising moments. Be inspired by the diversity and secrets lurking around every corner and discover the city from an entirely new perspective!

Here are our highlights!