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Springtime in
Frankfurt

A city awakens

Events and Festivals Places to enjoy spring Feelings and Inspirations

The 20th of March of every year heralds the beginning of spring,

In Frankfurt, however, springtime commences the moment you feel the sun shining warmly on your skin.

With the arrival of spring, Frankfurt awakens to new life as flowers bloom in the city's parks and the banks of the River Main attract people to enjoy the fresh air. Cafés move their chairs outside and the streets of Frankfurt come alive with locals and visitors eager to catch the first rays of sunshine.

During this season, evenings in Frankfurt transforms into a place full of warmth and vibrancy. People gather in the outdoor areas of cafés and restaurants to enjoy the fresh breeze and the first long hours of sunshine together.

Bicycles are brought out of hibernation and spring festivals take place all over the city, celebrating Frankfurt's cultural diversity.

It is a time of joy and renewal, a time when the city opens its doors and warmly invites everyone to experience spring in Frankfurt in all its splendour.

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Frankfurt
celebrates
spring

  • Spring Dippemess

  • Green Sauce Festival

  • Wäldchestag (Frankfurt Forest Festival)

In Frankfurt, spring not only marks the beginning of warmer days, but also a time of celebration and cultural diversity.

Highlights include the Dippemess, a traditional fair that fills the city with its nostalgic flair, the Green Sauce Festival, which pays homage to Frankfurt's most famous speciality, and Wäldchestag (Frankfurt Forest Festival), known as Frankfurt's "bank holiday", attracting locals and visitors to the city's vast municipal forest.

Spring Dippemess Green Sauce Festival Wäldchestag

Places to enjoy spring in Frankfurt

Must-Visit Spots for 
Springtime in Frankfurt

Spring in Frankfurt spells the start of a new year, characterised by blossoming landscapes, lively street cafés and a multitude of festivals that reflect the city's cultural diversity and joie de vivre.

Whether strolling along the River Main, savouring the first Sundays outdoors or taking part in traditional festivals, Frankfurt offers countless opportunities to enjoy springtime to the fullest.

 

  • Cultural highlights: Spring revitalises Frankfurt's cultural scene, offering everything from open-air concerts to exhibitions under skies of blue, a paradise for culture enthusiasts.

     

  • Green oases and nature experiences: Green refuges in the centre of the city blossom beautifully, inviting people to go for walks and enjoy picnics, offering a fresh perspective on urban life.

     

  • Market experiences: Colourful weekly markets return to the city centre, presenting regional spring delicacies and trasnforming into meeting places for connoisseurs and bon-vivants.

     

  • Special places by the waterside: Frankfurt's riverbanks and waterways become lively meeting places where springtime emotions arise alongside the view of glistening waters.

     
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Feelings and
Inspirations

The arrival of springtime in Frankfurt

When spring arrives in Frankfurt, one feels a special energy emerging in the air. The days get longer, hearts get lighter and the whole city seems to open up, ready for all the joys that this time of year brings. Here are some of the highlights that delight Frankfurt locals every year:

  • The reopening of open-air cafés:

    • Enjoying your first coffee outdoors while the city comes to life around you.

  • Walks along the blossoming banks of the River Main:

    • Nature is at its best and invites you to take long walks.

  • The return of festivals and markets:

    • Every open-air event is a meeting place for community and culture.

  • The blossoming of the city's parks and gardens:

    • Every visit reveals new colours and shapes, a feast for the senses.

  • Cycle tours through the Frankfurt GreenBelt:

    • The freedom to explore the city and its surroundings on two wheels while enjoying the fresh air.
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