Sprawling on the banks of the Main River at the point where it merges with the Rhine, Frankfurt (often added to its name "am Main") is a two-faced city. It is, of course, a financial and cultural center, where more funds are spent on art every year than anywhere else in Europe. Here are some of the best museums in Germany (after Berlin) and excellent (albeit expensive) entertainment venues. Most of the city, almost the entire center, was destroyed during the war, later more attention was paid to the construction of new buildings than the restoration of old ones. As a result, the city is more reminiscent of New York, where the nickname "Manhattan" came from.

Arrival and transport

An airport Frankfurt is connected by regular rail links to most German cities, on main station trains arrive here frequently (every 10 minutes). The airport is also connected to the station by two S-Bahn lines under the auspices of the regional transport company RMV. Prices tickets vary depending on the time of travel, it is more profitable to use a one-day ticket, and even better - a Frankfurt transport card, which can be bought at the travel agency, they provide the right to travel around the city and visit most museums with discounts (although many of them are free on Wed).

From the station 15 min. walk to the center, or you can use metro lines 4 and 5 and tram 11. The two main travel agency: at the train station (Mon-Fri 8.00-21.00, Sat and Sun 9.00-18.00; tel. 069/2123 8800; www.frankfurt-tourismus.de) and at Romerberg 27 (10.00-16.00 / 17.30). Free Fritz and Strandgut magazines with the required data can be obtained from the indicated places, but more information in the Prinz magazine, which is sold at the kiosks.

Accommodation

Housing in the city is not cheap due to the presence of a wealthy clientele. The most reasonable prices are in hotels located in the dingy red light district on Kaiserstrasse.

Hostels

HI hostel Deutschhernufer 12, Sachsenhausen, tel. 069/610 01 50, www.jugendherberge-frank- furt.de. The best budget establishment in town with 470 beds (up to 12 beds). Bus 46 to the station.

Hotels

Atlas Zimmerweg 1, tel. 069/72 39 46, www.hotel-atlas-frankfurt.de. A friendly hotel with light and airy rooms near the train station, away from dirty places.

Backer Mendelssohnstr. 92, tel. 069/74 79 92. Nice establishment next to the university. Metro lines 6 and 7 to Westend.

Glockshuber Mainzer Landstr. 120, tel. 069/74 26 28. Good budget hotel north of the train station, away from dirty streets.

Gоlz Beethovenstr. 44, tel. 069/74 61 42, www.hotel-goetz.de. A small and traditionally furnished hotel on a quiet tree-lined street in the Westend area.

Royal Wallstr. 17, tel. 069/62 30 26. Functional hotel with good prices in the district of Sachsenhausen, next to the famous zucchini.

sights

The city center is surrounded by old walls, now broken here public parks. Romerberg(Romerberg) is a historical and geographical center. Charlemagne built a fort on a low hill to protect the frankonovurd, but this quarter was destroyed in a bombing raid in 1944.

Among the best preserved structures is (XIII century), although only the walls have survived. To the right of the choir is Election Chapel(Wahlkapelle), where seven electors elected the Holy Roman Emperor.

From the north on Domstrasse is located Modern Art Museum(Museum fur Moderne Kunst) (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.mmk-frankfurt.de) a three-story building that hosts exhibitions of major innovative artists.

At the opposite end of Romerberg is the town hall building, now Roemer(Romer), with a characteristic façade overlooking the Romerplatz, where in Dec. there is a Christmas market.

In the buildings of the times of the empire in Saalhof(Saalhof) is now located historical Museum on the Mainkai waterfront. From the palace complex, which was built in the Middle Ages, only the 12th century chapel remains. The museum (Tue, Thu and Sun 10.00-16.00, Wed 16.00-20.00, Fri 10.00-14.00, Sat 13.00-17.00) has a good exposition dedicated to the history of these places, with a section on the destruction caused by the bombing.

To the west on the Untermainkai embankment is located Jewish Museum(Judisches Museum) (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.juedischesmuseum.de) with an interesting exhibition on the history of the local Jewish community, whose 10,000 members were killed by the Nazis.

A little further northwest of Hauptwache(Hauptwache) (originally a guardhouse building, now the main shopping area) next to the exchange (Borse) are the two most expensive shopping streets cities: Goethestraße(Goethestrasse) with jewelry and designer clothing stores and Grosse-Bockenheimer-Straße(Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse) with gourmet shops and the best restaurants.

A skyscraper is not located in this district Main tower(10.00-19.00 / 21.00), the public is admitted to the observation deck on the 86th floor, from where a magnificent panorama opens up.

In located east of the park at Peterskirche(Peterskirche) is arranged memorial to the victims of AIDS... This creation by Thomas Vecht, called Verletzte Liebe (Wounded Love), is a wall studded with nails according to the number of victims of the disease; there are more than eight hundred such nails now.

You can relax in the evening in the area Sachsenhausen(Sachsenhausen) on south bank Maina. On the streets near Affentorplatz there are establishments where you can taste the famous apple wine (Ebbelwei), and in the area of ​​the Schaumainkai (or Museum) embankment, it is open on Saturday swap meet.

There are also wonderful museums, especially in the complex Städel(Stadel), house no. 63 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, www.staedelmuseum.de) is one of the most complete art galleries Europe. All major German masters are represented here, including Dürer, Holbein, Cranach and Altdorfer.

V German Film Museum(Deutsches Filmmuseum) House No. 41 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, Sat from 14.00, www.deutsches-filmmuseum.de) has its own cinema, where famous foreign and art-house films are shown.

Also worth a visit Museum of German Architecture(Deutsches Architekturmuseum) at No. 43 (Tue-Sun 10.00-17.00, Wed until 20.00, free Wed, www.archaeologisches-museum.frankfurt.de), which is located in a 19th century villa reconstructed in an avant-garde style, the culmination is "a house in a house", like a huge "doll house".

Food, drink and nightlife

Frankfurt has a wide variety of places to eat, from the trendy ones in Westend to the cheap Italian restaurants in Bockenheim, the proletariat, bohemian and student quarters. Establishments with jazz are concentrated in the district of Kleine Bockenheimer Strasse (or Jazzgasse), and the most fashionable bars and clubs are located near the Salzhaus in the center (Westend district) or on Hanauer Landstrasse (Ostend district).

Places with apple wine

Adolf wagner Schweizer Str. 71. One of the best tavernas with a lively crowd of all ages and a cozy garden terrace.

Atschel Wallstr. 7. There is a more extensive menu compared to the competition and good dinners. Closed Mon

Zum Eichkatzerl Dreieichstr. 29. Excellent traditional pub with large courtyard and inexpensive food. Closed Mon

Zum Gemalten Haus Schweizer Str. 67. A somewhat kitsch establishment with an oil-painted facade and stained-glass windows, rows of tables outside. Closed Mon and Tue

Bars and cafes

Cafe Rarin Grosser Hirschgzaben 28. A welcoming, unpretentious place. Breakfast until evening, and in the evening - bistro.

Cafe Laumer Bockenheimer Landstr. 67. One of the oldest cafes in Frankfurt on the main thoroughfare of the Westend district. Breakfast is available all day.

Club voltaire Kleine Hochstr. 5. This institution has good tasty food, the influence of Spanish cuisine is noticeable, there are many left-wing activists, bohemians and representatives among the visitors. sexual minorities... There is often live music in the evenings. Works from 18.00.

Dichtung und Wahrheit Am Salzhaus 1. Literary Cafe named as a work of Goethe, many books and newspapers.

Helium Bleidenstr. 7. This trendy bar has high quality international cuisine. A popular place for an aperitif after work.

Lounge Weissadlergasse 15. A popular student bar with cheap lunches, salads and sandwiches.

Pilar Weissadlergasse 2. Nice establishment in the center with snacks and full meals turns into a trendy bar in the evenings.

Sansibar Hanauer Landstr. 190. Arabic style rooftop bar with great views. Cocktails are offered, perfect place to have an aperitif.

Restaurants

Bistro rosa Gruneburgweg 25. The walls are covered with pictures of pigs, but the menu is excellent (expensive). Closed Mon

Frankfurter Haus Darmstadter Landstr. 741. Old fashioned restaurant, traditional local food such as Griine Sosse (green sauce made from five varieties of fresh herbs, eggs and potatoes) and Handkas mit Musik (spicy cheese with onions, vinegar and butter).

Iwase Vilbeler Str. 31. Japanese establishment with reasonable prices. Closed Mon

Knoblauch Staufenstr. 39. A welcoming little establishment with seasonal dishes with lots of garlic.

Nibelungen-Schanke Nibelungenallee 55. Typical Greek cuisine at reasonable prices. The institution attracts young people, usually open until 01.00. Metro line 5.

Stars bar Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49. American restaurant in the basement Messeturm with fancy decor, dinners at a reasonable price.

Clubs and places with live music

190east Hanauer Landstr. 190. The best club in the new area, lots of people on weekends, great nights with house, techno and funky music.

Batschkapp Maybachstr. 24. Dirty place with classy indie groups (school evenings should be avoided).

Brotfabrik Bachmannstr. 2-4. One of the former most popular places in the city with dance music (sometimes salsa in the evenings).

Cooky's Am Salzhaus 4. Hip-hop and soul club, evenings with popular DJs and sometimes performances.

Jazzkeller Kleine Bockenheimer Str. 18a. A kind of place in the basement with the best jazz in Frankfurt. Often closed on Sun.

U60311 Rossmarkt Unterfiihrung. One of best clubs in techno style. You need to be ready for the queue.

Unity Hanauer Landstr. 2. Cozy and always lively club. Music every day until 5 am Metro Hauptwache.

Useful addresses

Bike rental Per Pedale, Leipziger Str. 4, tel. 069/70 76 91 10.

Hospital Burgerhospital, Nibelungenallee 37-41, tel. 069/150 00.

Laundry Wash World, Moselstr. 17.

Luggage storage at the station.

Pharmacy at the station.

mail Goetheplatz 2-4.

11/22/2014

The text of the article was updated: 12/6/2017

On the website you can find reports with tips on what sights to see in Frankfurt am Main if you have one day, or even just a few hours between connections while traveling. In particular, I recommended going to the Palmengarten botanical garden or the Frankfurt Zoo. By the way, the zoo visit report contains instructions on how to get from Frankfurt airport to the city center. Today, we will start a series of articles with reports on what to see in the vicinity of Frankfurt in one day or more. The fact is that at the end of October of this year I spent 3 weeks on a business trip in Germany, and I had to do something about three days off.

I had a car at my disposal. After reading the report, you will understand what interesting places you can visit in one day, moving around Germany by car. We managed the following:

• Day one: a) cultural and historical museum under open air Hesse Park (Hessenpark); b) Opel Zoo with African elephants and cheetahs; c) an incredibly cozy town in the wine region of Germany - Rüdesheim am Rhein; d) drive along the most beautiful road along the Rhine valley with dozens of castles clinging to the rocks above the river; e) shoot a night panorama of Frankfurt am Main overlooking the skyscrapers (Frankfurt Skyline).
• Day two: a) the sinister castle of Frankenstein (Burg Frankenstein) in the vicinity of the city of Darmstadt; b) the old and infinitely pleasant town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which is part of the popular tourist route Romantic road (Romantische Straße); c) a city included in the UNESCO list - Heidelberg (Heidelberg, Heidelberg) with old streets and a castle on the mountain (there was enough time, but did not visit, because it started raining).
• Day three: Sinsheim Museum of Automobiles and Technology (Auto- und Technikmuseum Sinsheim). We spent half a day here and left for the airport.

In today's story and the following chapters, I will publish photos, give feedback on our independent excursion as part of a team: me, my work colleague and his wife. The car is a diesel Ford Focus with a navigator (it is impossible to travel without navigation in Germany). We leave at 8 am from the hotel located in the town of Roßdorf, 36 kilometers from the airport of Frankfurt am Main (Der Flughafen Frankfurt). In one of the articles with stories about travels in Germany, I already advised you to settle in the suburbs if you want to save money on hotel accommodation.

Review of the excursion to the open-air museum Hessenpark (Hessenpark)

In Germany, provinces are called Lands. The financial center of the federal republic of Frankfurt am Main is located in the Land of Hessen, which in Russian, for some reason, is usually called Hesse. Although Frankfurt is richer and lives in it large quantity residents, the capital of the region is the city of Wiesbaden.

In Frankfurt itself, there are not so many old buildings preserved. If you want to see German antiquity, it is better to go to Heidelberg or Rothenburg an der Tauber. But, if you do not have much time, you can walk along central square Römer Platz to see typical German houses, a la Andersen's fairy tales.

Well, if your travel schedule in Germany allows you to allocate half a day for an excursion, go to the open-air museum of German architecture Hessenpark (Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark).

This is what the omniscient Google tells about this folklore park. The museum was founded in 1974. To date, more than 100 buildings have been collected here, representing the architecture of the Land of Hesse over the past 400 years of history. All houses in the museum are grouped into 5 zones represented in the region. You can see:

• village church;
• synagogue;
• rural school;
• mail;
• market Square;
• bakery;
• water and windmills;
• forge;
• printing house.

The official website informs about the opening hours of the open-air museum (hessenpark.de):

• from March 1 to October 31: from 9:00 to 18:00;
• from November 1 to February 28: only on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00;

Tourists are allowed to enter the territory no later than 1 hour before the end of the museum. If you order a guide, you can come at any time throughout the year. The ticket price for adults is 8 euros. There are discounts for children, students and the disabled. You can buy a family ticket (parents with a child from 6 to 15 years old) for 16 euros. Entrance for dogs - 1 euro ...

On the territory of the Hessenpark museum, demonstrations of folk crafts are periodically held. So, during our excursion, the uncle "smoked" charcoal, and the grandmother was spinning on a self-spinning wheel.

The navigator took us to a free parking lot at the entrance to Hessenpark. Beautiful houses immediately start here. We went to the iron casting museum.

You can see different objects: from cast-iron rails to stoves, stoves. Then went out to city ​​square, the architecture of which is typical of any city in Germany.

Earlier I mentioned Römer Platz in Frankfurt. So, it looks practically the same.

By the way, looking through my archives, I noticed that photos in squares without a foreground do not look very nice. I decided to improve in Hesse Park: I climbed over the fence and pressed my back against the wall of the building, just to fit the table in the foreground. Isn't it better this way?

The blog has a review about a trip to the open-air museum-reserve of wooden architecture in the village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha, Sverdlovsk region. In it, I noted that many houses have their own mini-museum. In Hessen-Park, too, in almost every building there is some kind of exhibition demonstrating the life of a simple German burgher, who has not changed much for 400 years.

By the way, as in the village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha, where all the houses are original (they were brought there from all over the Urals), the buildings in Hessenpark are also real.

Pigs, cute lambs and such tough guys graze in the gardens.

5. Geese-geese ... Excursion to the Hesse-park in the vicinity of Frankfurt. Reviews of tourists about a trip to Germany.

There are three (it seems) windmills in the park.

It seems to me that in this photo the fence is out of place, from the point of view of composition. The viewer's gaze "stumbles" about her. Perhaps because the poles are horizontal, and the windmill is vertical. In another shot, the fence lines are in harmony with Don Quixote's rival? ..

In addition to sheep and geese, you can meet someone larger in Hesse Park.

Here, in a quarter of an hour by car from Frankfurt, you can immerse yourself in German antiquity.

With the guys in other blog articles, we have already discussed several times that when you come somewhere on an excursion, you often forget to think before pressing the "shutter" button of the camera. So I forgot, admiring the beautyHessenpark that a good reportage should include wide, medium, close and extra close-ups. And when I remembered, I began to shoot the windows ...

... And the doors ...

I could not pass by such a clunker.

Eh, there are not enough people in old clothes on these streets ...

How to get toHessenpark

If you decide to get to Hessenpark, like us, by car, you need to take the A5 motorway, take exit 16 Friedberg and follow the direction of Friedrichsdorf / Karben. Here are the GPS coordinates: N 50.275738, E 8.523463. And the address: Laubweg 5, 61267 Neu-Anspach.

You can also get to Hessenpark by public transport. In Frankfurt we take the S-Bahn S-Bahn line S5 to Bad Hamburg, where we change the train to Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) to get to Neu-Anspach. Bus 63 runs from here to Hessenpark.

My review of the excursion to Hessenpark: if you cannot plan a route to get to the city of Rothenburg an der Tauber, then you can come to this open-air museum. But I was more interested in Rothenburg ob der Tauber ...

After taking a long walk between the old houses, we went to look at the antelopes at the Opel Zoo, which is located just 20 kilometers from Hessenpark. But I will write a review about this excursion in a separate article. Now let's turn to the report on the trip to the city of Rüdesheim am Rhein, where the vineyard region and the beautiful Rhine Valley begin.

Excursion to the city of Rüdesheim am Rhein

After examining the animals in the Opel Zoo, our path lay in Rüdesheim am Rhein, where I had already arrived three years ago with friends. It is a pleasant town at the foot of the high hills. It is one of the centers of winemaking in Germany. It is located in the southern part of the Rhine Valley (Mittelrheintal).

In turn, the Rhine Valley or Middle Rhine Valley is the most famous tourist destination in Germany. This includes the section from Bonn to Bingen near Mainz. The valley from Rüdesheim to Koblenz is listed by UNESCO as the Rhine Gorge (Rhine Canyon), and the entire stretch is called the Romantic Rhine (in English: Romantic Rhine, in German: Romantische Rhein).

This is the second time I visit the city of Rüdesheim am Rhein in the middle of autumn, at the time of the ripening of the grapes, in good weather... There are many tourists from all over the world who came to taste local wines and admire the Rhine Valley from the observation deck.

15. Although the city of Rüdesheim am Rhein is a wine-growing region, a real German cannot do without beer. If you have time to go here from Frankfurt, I definitely recommend it.

A pleasant, kind of festive atmosphere reigns on the streets.

Rüdesheim am Rhein lies at the foot of a high hill. Leads to its top cable car and many paths between vineyards. Three years ago, we went up the cable car, and went down, walking along the paths. Now, it was already evening and we were afraid that we would not have time to drive before dark through the section from Rüdesheim to Koblenz - one of the most beautiful places in Germany. Therefore, we took a round-trip ticket for the lift (7.5 euros per person).

At the top of the hill, 225 meters high, is the Niederwalddenkmal monument, symbolizing Germany, which won the Franco-Prussian war. It took 7 years to build. The stone was laid by Chancellor Wilhelm I. Its height is 38 meters (for comparison, the Motherland in Volgograd is 52 meters). The views from above are certainly breathtaking!

I think you should come here a little early. We were in a hurry and did not have time to enjoy the atmosphere ancient city Ruedesheim.

I highly recommend taking the road from Rüdesheim to Koblenz !!! The river winds between sheer cliffs, each of which has a castle. I lost count at the 15th castle ... One sadness: the road lies along the coast and there are almost no parking lots on it. Very difficult to find a place to do beautiful photo... This time the sun also went down - I don't have a single photo ...

Filming Frankfurt at night

We arrived in Frankfurt am Main only at 10 o'clock in the evening. I have long wanted to make a "hackneyed" shot with a view of the skyscrapers of the financial capital of Germany.

26. Frankfurt Skyline ... Night photos are taken from a tripod. What settings to use - read the story about the excursion in chinese city Fenghuang

Frankfurt am Main is both the administrative center of the state of Hesse in western Germany and a major financial, cultural and tourist metropolis of the country. Frankfurt is famous for its business district, which is considered a kind of "Manhattan" of Europe. In addition, many cultural and historical monuments have survived in the city, for example, in terms of architecture, the Alt Sachsenhausen area, Römer square, are of general tourist interest. Cathedral St. Bartholomew, Old Frankfurt Opera and more. More about .

Despite its strict financial focus, Frankfurt is replete with not only steel skyscrapers, but also vast parklands. Locals and visitors alike love to spend time in the parks of Rothschild or Bethmann, as well as visit the giant botanical garden Palmengarten .

There are many small towns and large tourist centers worthy of a visit. Most of them are easily reachable in terms of distance and therefore can be visited in just one day without an overnight stay. Certainly, many cities around Frankfurt deserve to stay in them longer for a few days. It is convenient to travel from Frankfurt to neighboring cities by train or a rented car. can be found in many rental offices that are in almost all areas of the city, as well as at the international airport of arrival.

Idea # 1: Wiesbaden

Distance - 40 km

Wiesbaden is the capital of the administrative state of Hesse and is famous for its rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as thermal springs, which makes the city attractive as a water resort. Along with Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden is considered the oldest thermal spa in Germany.

Tourists are also impressed by the palace square of the city, where several architectural monuments are located at once. First of all, these are the Ducal Palace, the buildings of the Old and New Town Halls, the neo-Gothic Marktkirche Church. In addition to palace square, Biebrich and Luisenplatz squares are also worth seeing with your own eyes. The first is decorated in a baroque style, the second is a fine example of neoclassicism. The local Kurhaus, which houses the famous casino, is also considered a source of pride. And having climbed the funicular to Mount Neroberg, we can admire the beauty of the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth and views of the city. More about .

Trains from Frankfurt to Wiesbaden run every 5-10 minutes throughout the day, travel time is about 40 minutes. You can also get there by car, the cities are connected by highway number 66.

Romtomtom / Wiesbaden

Idea # 2: Heidelberg

Distance - 90 km

Heidelberg is a small, but extremely interesting from a tourist point of view, a town located in the north of Baden-Württemberg. The old part of Heidelberg is almost entirely included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here, during the bombing of the Second World War, a medieval castle and old bridge, ancient gate and university. The area is now completely pedestrianized. The surroundings of the city are no less curious. The fact is that Heidelberg is located in the Neckar Valley, surrounded by small mountains and picturesque forests. In particular, it is here that the famous "philosophers' path" passes. You can go upstairs without any problems using the funicular. It is from above that they open best views to the old Heidelberg. More about .

From Frankfurt Central Station, direct trains to Heidelberg leave once an hour throughout the day. Travel time is just over an hour. In addition, the cities are connected by a motorway, so if you want to get to Heidelberg from Frankfurt, you can take a taxi or take a car rental.

dmytrok / Heidelberg

Idea number 3: Karlsruhe

Distance - 140 km

Karlsruhe is a typical southern town in Germany, perhaps only buildings that are atypical in it. The city has an interesting radial development, which is the perpendicular rays of 32 streets radiating from the city center. Thus, no matter how far into the city you climb, you will always return to the central square, where a magnificent baroque palace flaunts. it favorite place local residents where you can stroll through the French-style park and admire the palace, sculptures and landscape ideas brought to life. After wandering around the city, you will understand that the central palace of Karlsruhe is not the only interesting architectural object, there are many beautiful buildings, churches, monuments. More about .

There are various ways to get to Karlsruhe from Frankfurt - direct trains, buses, taxis or rented car. On average, the travel time will be from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Klaus Nahr / Karlsruhe

Idea # 4: Würzburg

Distance - 120 km

The city of Würzburg is considered a Franconian gem with its many sights and cultural sites. Geographically located in Bavaria, Würzburg is easily accessible from Frankfurt. There is a direct rail link and a highway between the cities.

Würzburg delights tourists with its preserved medieval architectural monuments, be it the Würzburg residence or the Marienberg fortress, St. Killian's cathedral or the Hofkirche church. Würzburg is partly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, Würzburg is famous for its wines. It is not for nothing that a wine fair is held here annually, which has received fame and recognition all over the world. .

You can get to Würzburg by high speed train ICE type, the travel time will be a little over an hour. Würzburg is a great alternative for a day trip around Frankfurt. You can also get to Würzburg by car.

Ashwin Chandrasekaran / Wurzburg

Idea # 5: Cologne

Distance - 190 km

The city of Cologne is located in the neighboring state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is famous throughout the world for its huge Gothic cathedral. To look at it, a large number of tourists traveling around Europe come to the city every year. The medieval cathedral in Cologne is consistently among the top ten must-see attractions in Europe. Cologne Cathedral is the object world heritage UNESCO and is under its protection, however, tourists can see the cathedral not only from the outside, but also from the inside, as well as climb to its observation deck.

Direct high-speed trains run from Frankfurt to Cologne, and despite the mileage of almost 200 km, you can get to the city in a record 1 hour 8 minutes. Thus, it is quite possible to visit Cologne from Frankfurt with a day trip without an overnight stay.

Axel Naud / Cologne

Idea # 6: Stuttgart

Distance - 200 km

Stuttgart is the administrative center of the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg, thus, Stuttgart and Frankfurt are administratively equivalent cities. Stuttgart is considered big city with many attractions and interesting places... Traditionally, there are many car lovers among tourists who come to Stuttgart, since it is here that there are two museums dedicated to this topic - the Porsche Museum and the Mercedes Benz Museum, where you can see both a collection of rare cars and futuristic novelties.

Lovers of architecture will love the palaces and castles of Stuttgart - this is the New Palace in the city center, and the Old Castle located opposite it, and the Baroque Solitude Palace hidden in the streets of the city. Also noteworthy are the Stuttgart Art Gallery and Wilhelm Zoological and Botanical Garden. More about .

You can get to Stuttgart from Frankfurt in just an hour and a half by high-speed train. Trains are direct and run with high frequency throughout the day. The bus can be reached in approximately 3 hours, buses leave once an hour from the main bus station in Frankfurt. Taxi and car rental are also at your disposal, the cities are connected by high-speed highways.

Edgar Jansen / Stuttgart

We will be glad to answer your questions in the comments!

On a note :

Going on a trip to Germany, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out the insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this, such as , other. You can buy a policy online, and then print it on a regular printer.

Photo at the beginning of the article: Kiefer

Frankfurt is one of the most famous cities in Germany. The full name of Frankfurt am Main is due to its location near the Main River. It is Frankfurt that is one of the largest historical and cultural centers in the country. Unless you can find more museums in the capital of Germany.

In spite of rich history of the city, in its center you almost never come across old buildings. The thing is that the city was badly destroyed during the war, after which it had to be rebuilt.

Frankfurt - modern city with excellent, albeit expensive entertainment facilities... The presence of predominantly new buildings makes it look like New York, hence the nickname "Manhattan".

Administrative division

Frankfurt includes 46 administrative districts. Each of them is divided into districts, the number of which totals as many as 118. The most large area cities - Sachsenhausen.

Each of the districts of Frankfurt is distinguished by the presence of its own committee, which is headed by a chairman.

Holidays and festivals calendar

In addition to national holidays, Frankfurt also celebrates some of its own celebrations. For example, for a long time this city managed to obtain the status of the jazz capital of Europe.

Autumn

The German Jazz Festival Frankfurt is a must-see event. At least once in a lifetime. If you consider yourself a fan or at least just a jazz lover, then you can plan nothing more for the next October.

Summer

Frankfurt is also well known as a center for apple winemaking. A corresponding festival dedicated to apple wine takes place in this city every year in August. In addition to the direct consumption of wine, festival participants can also enjoy a colorful theatrical program.

Spring

Frankfurt am Main is big cultural center country, and the number of museums located in it is impressive. Therefore, if you wish, you can visit the Night of Museums, which takes place in the city every year at the beginning of May. As part of this night, all 40 museums of the city open their doors, where unusual exhibitions, theatrical performances and parties will await you.

How to get there

By plane

The main airport of the city bears the corresponding name - international Airport Frankfurt am Main, or Rhine-Main Airport, is the largest airport in Germany and the third largest airport in Europe in terms of passenger numbers. You can get from it to the city center by commuter train S7 and S8. The trip will cost 4 euros, the travel time is 10-20 minutes.

Another option is to take a taxi and drive to the city with a breeze. But the cost of the trip will be from 40 to 100 euros.

Many Russian airlines fly to Frankfurt: Aeroflot, Transaero, Rossiya Airlines, S7 Airlines, as well as some budget European ones: Turkish Airlines, Czech Airlines, airBaltic, Iberia, Vueling, etc.

By train

Rail links within Germany are extremely well developed. But if you need to get to this city from Russia, then some difficulties may arise with this. Therefore, if you want to save both time and finances, it is better to use the services of airlines.

By bus

Buses, both intercity and international traffic run through Frankfurt am Main regularly. But there is no convenient communication between it and the cities of Russia.

But if necessary, you can easily diversify your vacation in Frankfurt by going for a few days by bus to any other city in Germany and even neighboring countries Europe. It will not take much time and it will be very democratic in terms of money.

By car

You can also visit Frankfurt by hitting the road by car, both your own and rented. The second option is preferable, and it is better to rent a car in one of the European countries. The fact is that with the EU license plates there will be much fewer problems on the road.

When setting off on the road, do not forget that you must have an international driver's license, as well as a special insurance card. Roads all over Europe are comfortable enough to make it easy and hassle-free. There are plenty of parking spaces and parking lots in each of Frankfurt's districts.

How to get around Frankfurt am Main

Public transport of the city is represented by more than 40 bus routes, 9 tram lines, as well as a fairly convenient metro system. And that's not to mention 9 commuter train lines.

Thus, public transport covers almost the entire city and is very inexpensive.

Tariffs

You must pay for the fare before starting the trip. This is done in special machines where you can buy a travel ticket. There are two types of tickets - one-time tickets - 2.40 euros and daily tickets - 4.70 euros.

If you decide to save money and ride a hare, it will be fraught with extremely unpleasant consequences. So, for example, inspectors in civilian clothes constantly carry out appropriate checks. They check tickets and if they find a free rider, they fine him for a fairly large amount - 40 euros. You will not be able to avoid a fine, and therefore it is better to immediately play it safe and buy a travel card.

All kinds public transport they go to Mine in full accordance with their schedule. The waiting time, as a rule, does not exceed 10 minutes. You can find out the time of arrival of the next bus or train by looking at the corresponding timetable at the bus stop.

Underground

The Frankfurt metro is quite large. It has 7 lines and 85 stations, both underground and ground-based. Therefore, by metro you can quickly and comfortably get to almost any part of the city.

Train hours: 04.30-01.30 daily.

Trams

Tram lines are a kind of continuation of metro lines. Therefore, with their help you can get even to the most remote parts of Frankfurt. There are 9 tram lines in the city.

Taxi

There are many taxi drivers in Frankfurt, but the prices for taxi services are quite high. As practice shows, after understanding a little, you can easily do without their services.

What to see in Frankfurt am Main

The city center bears the sonorous name of Renerberg. It is surrounded by old walls, built during the reign of Charlemagne. Once this quarter was distinguished by magnificent historical buildings, but as a result of the 1944 bombing, most of them were destroyed.

To date, only such sights as the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, the Chapel of the Elections and some others have survived in the center.

On the territory of Romerberg, there is also the Town Hall - an amazing building in its architecture, which overlooks the Roserplatz square, where the Christmas market takes place every December.

If you head northwest from the city center, you will enter two of Frankfurt's main shopping streets, Goethe Strasse and Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse. The first one sells jewelry, as well as designer clothes from famous brands. On the second street, you can visit one of the many gourmet shops, as well as have a snack in one of the cozy restaurants.

In the same area of ​​the city there is a skyscraper called the Main Tower. Hundreds of tourists visit it every day for the observation deck, located on the 86th floor of the building, from where a stunning panoramic view of the entire city opens. Various museums are also nearby, the most popular of which is the Stredel. It contains paintings by the most famous German masters.

Other famous museums are the Museum of German Architecture and the Museum of German Cinema.

If you happen to be in Frankfurt am Main, then here is a small list of those attractions that you should definitely see:

• Goethe House... Frankfurt has gained particular popularity mainly because it is the birthplace of the great German writer Wolfgang von Goethe. The original house of the writer was destroyed during the war. This building is a restored copy of it. Nevertheless, it is extremely interesting to get acquainted with the everyday life of the Goethe family.
• Palmengarten... This is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens you have ever seen. It was founded back in 1868 and today is distinguished by the fact that the climate of the tropics was created in its greenhouses (hence, in fact, the corresponding name). Walking through Palmengarten, you will feel like in a real African savannah.
• Paulskirche... This is one of the oldest and most notable churches in Germany. It was built at the end of the 18th century. The Church of St. Paul is also interesting because in the middle of the 19th century, the sessions of the country's first parliament were held. This is the political significance of a religious object.
• Taverns in the Sachsenhausen district... This attraction is best left for later. At the end of your city tour, try a light apple cider, which is only made in Frankfurt. You will definitely like it.

sights

Things to do

Despite the stunning historical past of Frankfurt, sooner or later you get tired of the abundance of various museums and other similar sights. It is then that something is required that could dilute the monotonous pastime a little.

If you happen to be in Frankfurt am Main, then you can visit one of the many nightclubs in the city. Parties of various kinds are held here regularly, and they differ only in scale and theme. If you are interested in options family vacation then be sure to visit the local zoo. Without a doubt, it will bring you a lot of fun.

Cuisine, restaurants

In addition to its historical and cultural fame, Frankfurt also boasts a gastronomic fame. One way or another, but at the end of the vacation spent in this glorious city, you will probably weigh a couple of kilos more than weighed before.

Almost any restaurant can offer a wide assortment of the most delicious food - these will be schnitzels, sausages, sausages, and, of course, the famous German stewed cabbage.

One of the most obvious examples of such purely German-style establishments is Atschel. The restaurant is located at the Frankfurt Localbahnhof underground station and can delight guests with excellent apple wine.

If you are a lover of a fish menu, then be sure to drop by Alim "s Fischimbiss. In addition to constantly fresh fish dishes, this seemingly unassuming restaurant will greatly surprise you with its democratic prices.

Local restaurants

Purchases

If you are an avid shopper, then Frankfurt will disappoint you a little. Firstly, it will obviously not please you with a wide choice, and, secondly, it will slightly upset you with its prices.

Drive to Frankfurt am Main

The most important economic center of Germany and one of the largest financial centers in Europe is often called the "city of skyscrapers". However, behind the cold inaccessibility of the business districts of Frankfurt lies the charm of old streets with neat houses and Gothic churches.

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This city, looking to the future, appreciates and loves its long traditions. For example, the book fair, which has been held here every year since the 15th century. Or the ceramics festival, known since the 14th century. At the same time, some new holidays and customs are constantly appearing, attracting millions of tourists.

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Frankfurt am Main is also a very sporty city. Here great amount jogging tracks, many cyclists, and boats are constantly running along the Main River. Therefore, the city is very convenient for independent sightseeing. You can easily rent a bike, arm yourself with a guide from Ever.Travel and go to meet!

How to plan independent travel in Frankfurt am Main?

A trip to Frankfurt is most conveniently thought through with the help of an interactive map of attractions, where dozens of interesting places have already been marked. Choose among them those that you want to see, add to favorites, distribute them over several days of the trip, discuss with friends. And don't forget