Recommended stay
2 nights
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Frankfurt
Frankfurt surprises with its contrast of skyscrapers, reconstructed Old Town, riverbanks and traditional apple-wine taverns. Its major airport makes it easy as both a weekend destination and a well-planned stopover.
Especially good for
ArchitectureFood and apple wineMuseumsEasy city breaks
Best areas
Innenstadt, Altstadt and Sachsenhausen
Transport
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus
Airport
Frankfurt Airport
A little more of the place
Find your rhythm in Frankfurt
Frankfurt becomes more than a stopover when you give its museums and neighbourhoods some time. Let the river connect the day.
An experience worth making time for
Art museum
Städel Museum
Choose an exhibition or part of the collection and fit it into a day along the Museumsufer. Check the programme and tickets directly with the museum.
Visitor information: Städel MuseumSomewhere to stop for food
Traditional dining
Apfelwein Wagner
An option for food and Frankfurt's apple-wine tradition. Check the current menu and arrange a table for a group; choosing a non-alcoholic drink is fine too.
Visitor information: Apfelwein WagnerAbout these tips and sources
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Weekend plan
48 hours in Frankfurt
Friday evening
Römerberg and the Old Town
Begin at Römerberg, walk through the New Old Town and cross the river for dinner in Sachsenhausen.
Saturday
Skyline and Museum Embankment
See the city from Main Tower, walk along the river and choose one museum on the Museum Embankment.
Sunday
Market or a green finish
Visit Kleinmarkthalle when open, or walk through Palmengarten before taking the S-Bahn to the airport.
Where should you stay?
Choose an area that fits the trip
Altstadt
Historic centre and best for a short visit.
Innenstadt
Shopping, skyline and strong transport links.
Sachsenhausen
Apple wine, restaurants and evening atmosphere south of the river.
Bahnhofsviertel
Central and diverse, but choose your street and hotel carefully.
Good to know
Small tips for an easier weekend
The airport has two stations
Use the regional station for local trains to the centre.
Try apple wine with food
The traditional drink works best as part of a local meal.
Look beyond the financial district
The Old Town and river reveal a very different Frankfurt.
Photo credits
Flyferie
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