Top 29 Things To Do in Frankfurt 2019 - Best Activities in Frankfurt

Klassikstadt

For car enthusiasts

Klassikstadt

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This place is the walhalla for lovers of classic cars/oldtimers. Every sunday, you can see people showing off their cars there. Inside the building it's like a museum, you can see cars from the 30s/40s up to "new" oldtimers. And the best: No entrance fee Read more ›

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Main Tower

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Best view over Frankfurt

Main Tower

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You can have the best view over Frankfurt from the 200m high platform. I love it because I can take very good photos from there and have a look of my home city from another perspective. Because Frankfurt is always changing you can find new things at any times. Read more ›

Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus

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climb the cathedral

Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus

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The Kaiserdom Cathedral gives an amazing display of medieval architecture. The cathedral consists of a 95m high tower. The Gothic look of the tower is beautiful, and the small intricate designs carved into it add more depth to its character. To see all this you must climb over 300 steps and reach the top. The view from the top is worth the effort. Read more ›

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English Theatre Frankfurt

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English Theatre Plays

English Theatre Frankfurt

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It's the biggest English Theatre in Europe (apart from the ones in UK/Ireland of course). They have about 300 seats and have a mixed repertoire of classics and modern plays. The actors usually come directly from England or other English-speaking countries. Read more ›

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Städel Museum

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one of the most important art museums

Städel Museum

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Städel Museum ranks as Germany’s oldest museum foundation. Its collection offers a virtually complete survey of seven hundred years of European art from the early 14th century to the present, with focuses on the Renaissance, the Baroque, early Modern art and much more Read more ›

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Skyline Garden

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rooftop garden on top of a shopping mall

Skyline Garden

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The Skyline Garden is characterized by the many possibilities that it offers to visitors. The central point is the restaurant ALEX with two differently shaped terrace areas. But there are also playgrounds for kids and a lot of space for having a walk or sit down and chat. Read more ›

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Palmengarten

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Plants, Life, Culture

Palmengarten

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The Palmengarten of Frankfurt is the biggest one in Germany. Especially at the weekends you can find a lot of families taking a stroll through the garden or rowing boats on the ponds. The students of the nearby university get in for free and in summer some of them are sunbathing on one of the several meadows. Read more ›

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Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität

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the most beautiful campus in Europe

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität

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At least to some people it's the most beautiful campus in Europe ;) Even if you're not a student there, you can access the area and take a nice walk. The architecture is impressive but comes from Nazi times. They've build new buildings on the campus in the style of the old buildings. Read more ›

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Naturkundemuseum Senckenberg

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Nature Museum

Naturkundemuseum Senckenberg

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The Senckenberg Museum is one of the largest Natural History Museums in Germany and exhibits the recent biodiversity of life and evolution of organisms as well as the change of planet earth over millions of years. New scientific findings in all areas of biology, paleontology and geology are on display. Of course, the kids love the dinosaurs! Read more ›

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Rothschildpark

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park in between skyscrapers

Rothschildpark

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This is a nice place to chill and relax in between the busy hustle of the city. It's close to sights like the opera. The park has a playground and a somewhat interesting "castle-like" tower, which is a nice contrast to the skyscrapers n the background. Read more ›

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Niddastrand - Beachclub

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summerfeeling at beach bar

Niddastrand - Beachclub

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The summers in Germany aren't usually very good (there are exceptions due to global warming though...) so we try to enjoy it while it lasts. At this beach bar the Frankfurter gets the summer holiday feeling he can't get at the Main river. Start of the season depends on the weather of course... Read more ›

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Ebbelwei Express

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sightseeing while drinking applewine

Ebbelwei Express

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It's a hop on - hop off thing and a nice way to get around and see something. It's very comfortable and covers a wide area of the city like Sachsenhausen, main station, zoo, and Frankfurt fair. Plus, you get to enjoy a ride in a historical tram! Read more ›

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EXPERIMINTA

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science museum (not only) for kids

EXPERIMINTA

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as the name implies, this museum is all about experimenting in the MINT field (mathematics, computer science (Informatik in German), natural science, and technology, comparable to STEM). It's a good activity for kids who can try and experiment on several floors, but it's also interesting for adults who want to refresh their science education ;) Read more ›

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Alter Flugplatz Bonames

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insider tip for outdoor fans

Alter Flugplatz Bonames

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You can get to this old airport via canoeing down the Nidda river or by biking/walking along the river. It's a perfect place for biking, skating, paying, etc. A lor of people have picnics there but there's also a café (with a toilet). Read more ›

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Schloss Höchst

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Castle in Frankfurt

Schloss Höchst

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Schloss Höchst consists of the old castle built from the 14th to the 16th century and the new castle built in the late 16th century. Today the castle is the center of the annual Höchst Castle Festival in summer, which is one of the biggest festivals in Frankfurt. Read more ›

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Friedberger Markt

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Friday Night out

Friedberger Markt

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if you want to get in touch with the young and hip Frankfurt people this is the place for you. It only takes place in summer and ends about 10 or 11 pm., sometimes midnight. From there you can head to nearby bars or to clubs downtown (Nachtleben for example or Gibson) Read more ›

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Flughafen Frankfurt am Main

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tour around Germanys biggest airport

Flughafen Frankfurt am Main

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unlike to other cities, the airport is no far away from the city center. With the S-Bahn it's just a few stops from central main station, it takes about 10-15 minutes to get there. Check the website of the airport to see the upcoming tours. Read more ›

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Nidda

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Take a stroll along the river

Nidda

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A lot of locals will take a walk or a bike ride along the Nidda river when the weather is good (usually beginning in spring). We enjoy the landscape and the animals. It's nice for relaxing and even have a picnic. Read more ›

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Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

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Art gallery w/ international reputation

Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

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Classic and contemporary art, internationally recognised exhibitions. They cooperate with the most important art gallerys in the world like Tate or MOMA. This means you will see the most important pieces of art at Schirn Read more ›

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Waldspielpark Goetheturm

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Play at the hidden playground

Waldspielpark Goetheturm

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If you want to escape the usual hustle of the city and go somewhere peaceful and quiet, the Goetheturm is the perfect place for you. It is located on top of a 43m high wooden tower. The playground consists of many slides, swings, a maze and a pool. As it is tucked away in a forest, adults can enjoy some peaceful quiet time, or just join their kids Read more ›

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Helan-Kyo-Sauna

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unique sauna experience

Helan-Kyo-Sauna

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The architecture of some of the saunas is really incredible, for example Dschingis Khan sauna has an open fire pit and the pool has a waterfall. It's a good place to relax and in summer you can spend your pauses from the sauna in the outdoor area sunbathing. Read more ›

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Orfeo's Erben

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cinema and restaurant

Orfeo's Erben

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Potato-truffle soup and filet of zander instead of popcorn and repertory cinema instead of Hollywood blockbusters. This cinema is something special and has won some prizes for this. Locals go there to see some intelligent films and enjoy the atmosphere instead of going to the crowded and dirty multiplex cinemas we all know from our cities. Read more ›

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Weseler Werft

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industrial heritage of Frankfurt

Weseler Werft

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The Weseler Werft connects the Main and the newly built residential quarter in Ostend. Two harbour cranes characterise this area and remind visitors of its industrial past. In summer the "Sommerwerft" takes place here. There are free theatre performances and music concerts, as well as other cultural events. Read more ›

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Die KÄS

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cabaret theater

Die KÄS

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If you want to know German humor, go there. Unfortunately you need to understand German I am afraid. The programme is quite a good quality and I always had some good laughs there. you'll get demanding and intelligent entertainment, wit and humor on controversial issues of our time. Read more ›

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Freiluftkino

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Open Air Cinema

Freiluftkino

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most movies are shown in English (or original language), unless they're German movies, and subtitled. You can buy some street food and drinks there, not the usual popcorn and nachos stuff. There's also a DJ playing before the film starts. Read more ›

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Kunstverein Familie Montez

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Alternative Art Space

Kunstverein Familie Montez

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Exhibitions, concerts, parties, performances: The Kunstverein Familie Montez conveys contemporary art with an alternative concept. It's furnished with armchairs, sofas, and chairs from different styles of different decades, so that strollers also like to come in for a filter coffee and some homemade piece of cake. Read more ›

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Nuuna Notebooks

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Notebooks? Can't ever have enough!

Nuuna Notebooks

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Rare, beautifully crafted notebooks on white dotted paper. What's not to love? Located on a quiet street, in one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of Frankfurt, the Nuuna store is quite an urban gem, especially if you're into paper. Read more ›

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Volkspark Niddatal

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huge huge park

Volkspark Niddatal

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Did I already mention that this park is huge? It has everything: meadows to lie and chill on, areas for doggies to play, playgrounds and even an outdoor fitness area with some equipment to train your body. You can walk, jog or bike there all through the park and/or along the river Nidda. Read more ›

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City Beach

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enjoying Beach Life at Rooftop level

City Beach

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Enjoy a nice sundowner while putting your feet in the pool. They have a nice variety of food (burgers, salads, sandwiches, tapas) and plenty of drinks. Entry fee is 4 € (August 2018). You can watch the sun set behind the skyline or come earlier and just "spend the day" at the beach with a nice book or so. Children are welcome! Closed at bad weather Read more ›

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Palmengarten

Main Tower

Skyline Garden

Magic Frankfurt

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Kaffeerösterei Wissmüller

Café Maingold

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Bockenheimer Weinkontor

Long Island Summer Lounge

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Things To Do in Frankfurt

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rooftop garden on top of a shopping mall

Skyline Garden

Play at the hidden playground

Waldspielpark Goetheturm

the most beautiful campus in Europe

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität

Castle in Frankfurt

Schloss Höchst

Best view over Frankfurt

Main Tower

climb the cathedral

Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus

Plants, Life, Culture

Palmengarten

Nature Museum

Naturkundemuseum Senckenberg

English Theatre Plays

English Theatre Frankfurt

park in between skyscrapers

Rothschildpark

Klassikstadt

Main Tower

Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus

English Theatre Frankfurt

Städel Museum

Skyline Garden

Palmengarten

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe Universität

Naturkundemuseum Senckenberg

Rothschildpark

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Niddastrand - Beachclub

Ebbelwei Express

EXPERIMINTA

Alter Flugplatz Bonames

Schloss Höchst

Friedberger Markt

Flughafen Frankfurt am Main

Nidda

Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

Waldspielpark Goetheturm

Helan-Kyo-Sauna

Orfeo's Erben

Weseler Werft

Die KÄS

Freiluftkino

Kunstverein Familie Montez

Nuuna Notebooks

Volkspark Niddatal

City Beach

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