Frankfurt

The financial capital of Europe

Renowned for its futuristic skyline and the biggest German airport, Frankfurt is the financial metropolis of Germany and its largest traffic hub. While there is not much to make you want to stay long in this sprawling city, unless its on business and not pleasure, the cosy Ebbelwei pubs and historical sights at the heart of the bustling city centre will keep you coming back for more.

A city of contrasts, you will find a diverse group of people from bankers, students and dropouts co-existing in a city that has some of the highest skyscrapers in Europe neatly stacked up next to its well-maintained old buildings. The downtown area, especially Römer square and the museums at the River Main draws many tourists every year. An interesting destination for excursions, you can turn your stay into a great experience and you will love to come back.

Getting There

At the heart of central Germany and the focal point for transportation, Frankfurt has excellent connectivity between railways, airlines and motorways. Reaching and leaving the city is easy and convenient. Frankfurt Airport is amongst the busiest in Europe and all major airlines and air alliances offer services to Frankfurt as well as from the city to every continent and major city in the world.

You can book regular flights either online or directly with travel agents to and from Frankfurt to the Middle East and anywhere in the world. Check out the best online rates and lowest fareson dnatatravel.com from all major carriers when booking and purchasing your tickets.

Transportation

The best and easiest way to travel around Frankfurt is by the subway system (U-Bahn and S-Bahn). Equipped with a strong transport infrastructure, hourly trams and buses will take you to the city’s main attractions. Taxis are also available, though you will have to pre-arrange them for hire. With an expansive network of bike lanes and several companies offering rental bikes, Frankfurt is the every biker’s delight.

Explore

Römerberg, a traditional central place in downtown Frankfurt, it features various artistic buildings and a church from the 14th and 15th centuries. Take a break at the Cafés and shops dotted around the vicinity that’s a definite tourist attraction.
Dom (Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral) built in Gothic style in the 14th century.
The Eiserner Steg (Iron bridge), a relatively well-known bridge for pedestrians and offers beautiful views of the skyline.
Alte Oper (Old Opera), Renaissance Opera Building in the centre of the city is the iconic for entertainment
Sachsenhausen, the most famous part of the city that attracts tourists to its old cider bars and apt for leisurely strolls along the river bank
Zeil, Europe’s most visited shopping avenues; it offers some of the best fashion finds in the region.

Time your visit for the festival season

Book your trip to Frankfurt from airlines offering the lowest fares and best airline deals. Visit Frankfurt either in late spring or early autumn, though the famous apple wine is said to taste better in winter. It’s also the time for most of the city’s major events, such as the annual Book Fair (Buchmesse) in mid October and the bi-annual Frankfurt Motor Show (Automobil-Ausstellung) in mid-September. The Festival of Stoneware of Dippemess is Frankfurt's oldest folk festival and takes place twice a year around Easter and the end of September.