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Autumn in Frankfurt

The golden season

Events and Festivals Places to enjoy autumm Feelings and inspirations

23 September marks the start of autumn

But in Frankfurt, the most magical time of the year begins as soon as the leaves glow in warm colours and the clear air invites you to explore.

Frankfurt in autumn inspires with a mixture of urban flair and autumnal nature. The city is transformed into a sea of colour as the leaves glow in the many parks and green spaces. A walk along the banks of the Main or through the Palm Garden, where autumn flowers and plants are in full bloom, is particularly impressive.

The pleasant climate invites you to enjoy the city's many outdoor activities, such as a stroll through the weekly markets, which tempt you with seasonal delicacies. The cider taverns also offer a cosy atmosphere in autumn, where you can enjoy regional specialities in a rustic setting.

Another reason why a trip to Frankfurt in autumn is particularly worthwhile is the city's cultural highlights. The Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest industry event, attracts literature enthusiasts every year. Numerous art and music festivals also take place, reflecting the city's diverse cultural programme.

The mixture of historical sights, such as the Römer and the Old Town, and modern architecture provides a fascinating backdrop that is particularly impressive in the autumn light. Frankfurt in autumn is an invitation to experience the city from its cosy and colourful side.

© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Frankfurt
celebrates

in autumn

  • Autumn Dippemess

  • Jazz on the Third and 6 years New Old Town

  • Frankfurt Book Fair

Fast-paced rides, nostalgic carousels and a varied culinary offering - from typical Frankfurt specialities to sweet treats.

Colourful stalls, handmade ceramics and the special atmosphere make the Dippemess a highlight for young and old. A visit is worthwhile for the whole family and brings you right into the lively heart of Frankfurt.

Autumn Dippemess Jazz on the Third Frankfurt Book Fair

Autumn locations in Frankfurt

Places to go for
autumn moments in Frankfurt

In the cooler months of the year, Frankfurt offers numerous places to linger and enjoy. The city shows its colourful side, with bright foliage and cosy squares.

Whether you stroll through Grüneburgpark or Palmengarten or watch the colourful hustle and bustle on the banks of the Main - Frankfurt has a lot to offer for everyone who loves this special time of year.

Cafés and restaurants with cosy (outdoor) terraces invite you to enjoy warm drinks while you take in the colourful scenery. At markets and folk festivals such as the Dippemess, you can sample regional specialities and soak up the special atmosphere. Discover the best aspects of this golden season.

  • Autumn walks along the Main: enjoy the colourful scenery along the Main on a walk or bike ride. The sunsets are particularly beautiful, bathing the water in warm light, and the cosy riverside bars invite you to enjoy a warming drink.

  • Cafés and restaurants: Frankfurt's cosy cafés and restaurants tempt you in autumn with seasonal specialities such as pumpkin soup and hot cider drinks. Many offer cosy blankets and radiant heaters so that you can sit outside even in the cooler months.

  • Parks and green spaces: Experience the colourful splendour of the leaves in the Palmengarten, Grüneburgpark or Stadtwald. These parks are ideal places to relax on a bench with a view of the golden foliage.

  • Cultural highlights and autumn markets: Frankfurt's museums attract visitors with exciting special exhibitions, while street artists enliven the city centre. A special highlight is the Frankfurt Book Fair, which attracts visitors from all over the world every year. Regional delicacies such as hot apple wine, chestnuts and other hearty treats await you at the Dippemess in autumn and the weekly markets.
© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Feelings and
inspirations

The people of Frankfurt are looking forward to this in autumn

The air is fresh, the leaves glow in warm colours and the special atmosphere of this golden season can be felt everywhere. The days are getting shorter, but the experiences are all the more intense - a time when Frankfurt comes to rest and at the same time attracts visitors with special offers. Here are some highlights that Frankfurters particularly appreciate during the colourful season:

  • Visit the exhibition ‘Golden Times? Rembrandt's Amsterdam’ at the Städel Museum

  • Browse through new books at the Frankfurt Book Fair and listen to exciting readings

  • Stroll through the weekly markets and drink hot apple wine

  • Go to a cosy cinema on a rainy day

  • Stroll through the Palmengarten, enjoy the impressive blaze of colour and take part in relaxing botanical tours
  • An ornamental tower in Rothschild Park embedded in autumn leaves, with modern high-rise buildings in the background.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • View from the Taunusanlage through autumn leaves to the Alte Oper.
    © #visitrheinmain, Christoph Partsch
  • A Chinese pavilion in Bethmannpark surrounded by autumn leaves.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • Two men walk along an avenue of autumn leaves
    © #visitrheinmain, Christoph Partsch
  • People stroll along the Main towards Flößerbrücke and the city centre, surrounded by trees in their autumn colours.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • View of the ECB along an autumn-coloured avenue of plane trees.
    © #visitrheinmain, Christoph Partsch

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