Römerberg
The old town's central square, with the Römer, the historic town hall, and rebuilt half-timbered houses.
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Frankfurt am Main: airports, things to do and where to stay
Frankfurt, on the river Main, is Germany's financial centre and home to the European Central Bank, with the country's only skyscraper skyline. Its rebuilt old town, museums and cider taverns contrast with the glass towers.
Frankfurt am Main airports
From the airport to central Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main airport is about 12 km from central Frankfurt am Main.
S-Bahn S8/S9
From the regional station beneath T1 to the main station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 12 min, with very frequent departures.
ICE / IC
The long-distance station next to T1 has direct trains to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich and many other cities.
Bus
City and regional buses link the terminals with southern Frankfurt districts and nearby towns.
Taxi
Ranks outside all terminals. The ride to the city centre takes about 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Frankfurt am Main
Things to do in Frankfurt am Main
Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus
The Gothic cathedral where Holy Roman Emperors were crowned. Its tower offers views over the centre.
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Städel Museum
One of Germany's leading art museums, on the Museumsufer, the riverside museum embankment along the Main.
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Palmengarten
Botanical garden with large glasshouses of tropical and subtropical plants, next to the Grüneburgpark.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main is served by Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
How far is the airport from central Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main airport is about 12 km from central Frankfurt am Main.
How do I get from the airport to central Frankfurt am Main?
From Frankfurt am Main airport you can take S-Bahn S8/S9 (train), ICE / IC (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Frankfurt am Main?
Highlights of Frankfurt am Main include Römerberg, Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus, Eiserner Steg, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten.
Photo credits
- Römerberg: Dr. Thomas Liptak, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus: Norbert Nagel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Eiserner Steg: Michielverbeek, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Städel Museum: Simsalabimbam, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palmengarten: Sdkb, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons