Visitor's Guide
The skyline, the modern hallmark of this business metropolis, welcomes you even as you arrive. At the centre of the city, crammed into a very small place, are the Römer, the Cathedral, the Paulskirche, and Goethe's House. All within visible distance from the modern banking locality.
The museum landscape is located on the Main; the museum bank is absolutely unique. Meandering through the shopping centres of the city, the Goethestraße with its top brand shops, the Zeil or the Skyline Plaza Shopping Centre with its 170 shops and restaurants, located right next to the hotel.
Goethe-Haus
Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born here on 28th August 1749 "when the clock struck twelve", and grew up here with his sister Cornelia. Discover the house where Goethe was born, floor by floor. In the exhibition on the 3rd floor, you will also find a chronicle of the house and its inhabitants.
Main Tower
The Main Tower on the Neue Mainzer Straße with its height of approximately 200 m, is only Frankfurt's 4th tallest skyscraper, yet it has two unique highlights to offer, which are as yet unparalleled: it is the first skyscraper that is accessible to the public (with viewing platform and restaurant) and it is home to Europe's highest radio and television studio. On the 53rd floor, you can enjoy a meal in Frankfurt's highest restaurant (52 seats and 30 bar stools)
Opening hours for the platform:
Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Time slot tickets available online or on site
Note: If the weather is bad and the winds are stormy, the view platforms will remain closed due to security reasons.
Senckenberg Nature Museum
What was that again about the Big Bang and the evolution of mankind? In the Nature Museum, exciting exhibits and artefacts on the topics of space, the formation of our planet and the evolution of the animal and plant world await you on three floors. Embark on a journey through space and time and experience the witnesses of bygone eras.
Frankfurt Zoo
Founded in 1858, the zoo with its exotarium and nocturnal animal house is one of the most important in Europe. Around 500 animal species from all over the world can be seen at the zoo in the centre of the city. Visitors can relax 365 days a year. Entertainment and information about the animals as well as nature and species conservation.
Opening hours:
Summertime: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Winter time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other sights worth seeing in Frankfurt-City
- Alt Höchst
- Archaeological Garden
- Banking Locality (Commerzbank, German Stock Exchange, Deutschherrnviertel, "Euro Tower" (EZB), Forum Frankfurt, Japan Centre, Main Tower (view platform), Trade Fair Tower, Westend Tower, Westhafen Tower)
- Main Watchtower
- Holbeinsteg
- Kaiser Cathedral
- Carmelite Monastery
- Main Terraces
- Museum for modern art on the Museum bank
- Nikolaikirche
- Nizza Gardens
DIALOG Museum
Swapping roles for once and perceiving the world without light and images - for many of us this is unimaginable, which is why blind people act as ambassadors here and introduce visitors to their ‘invisible reality’. Embark on an interesting journey and sharpen your senses, because you will experience your surroundings in a new way.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
German Film Museum
The moving image fascinates and inspires today as it did then. Embark on a knowledge and experience-orientated journey of discovery through the history of film and learn more about the creation and development of this medium. The wide range of interactive stations, exciting exhibits and models invite visitors to explore the world of film.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mainfest
1 to 4 August 2025
The Mainfest starts on Friday with live music on the Römerberg. A representative of the city council will open the festival from the Fountain of Justice on the Römerberg, which has been converted into a wine fountain. The classic folk festival also appeals to children and young people with children's carousels, fairground rides, games, raffles and shooting galleries, making it the only city centre festival for the whole family. The traditional highlight, a firework display of superlatives, closes the festival on the following Monday.
Cider Festival
15th to 25th August 2025
Cider culture has long been an important part of this city's way of life. Frankfurt's inhabitants and visitors therefore celebrate their "national beverage" with their own Cider Festival and a colourful programme of performances. Folk music and performances in the local dialect ensure a great atmosphere.
Museum Embankment Festival
29th August to 1st September 2025
Frankfurt's spectacular festival of arts and culture
Every year, the city of Frankfurt pays tribute to the museums along the river with the Museum Embankment Festival (Museumsuferfest), on the last weekend of August. It is one of the largest and most spectacular arts and culture festivals in Europe.
Dippemess Autumn Fair
12th to 28th September 2025
The Dippemess Fair on the Festplatz am Ratsweg is the number one funfair in the Rhine-Main region. Nowhere are there higher visitor numbers. From the main Festival Marquee to exciting rides and catering stalls, there are offerings for all the family. The autumn fair is aimed at visitors who prefer a cosy and convivial atmosphere to grandiose spectacle.
