Hesse, Germany

Frankfurt

Frankfurt pairs Germany's tallest skyline with a rebuilt old town around the Römerberg, a riverside museum mile and cider taverns.

Frankfurt: Frankfurt: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
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The city on foot

Frankfurt is Germany's financial capital and the birthplace of Goethe. Its old town was rebuilt after wartime bombing, most recently in 2018.

The centre is compact, from the Römer across the Main to the cider taverns of Sachsenhausen.

What makes Frankfurt distinctive

  • The Römerberg
  • The skyline
  • The Museumsufer
  • Apple wine taverns

Walking tours in Frankfurt

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Altstadt

    The rebuilt old town.

  • Sachsenhausen

    Cider taverns.

  • Bankenviertel

    The financial district.

Free self-guided walk

Römer and the river

A free self-guided walk in Frankfurt, from the Hauptwache past Goethe's House to the Römerberg, the cathedral and across the Iron Bridge.

1.7 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Mainufer

    Riverside paths.

  2. Museumsufer

    Museums across the river.

  3. Zeil

    The main shopping street.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat.

  • Station area

    The Bahnhofsviertel can be rough at night.

  • Cider

    Try Apfelwein.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Riverside festivals.

  • December

    A big Christmas market.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Frankfurt Airport is about 15 minutes by train.

  • By rail

    A major hub.

Local transport

  • U-Bahn and S-Bahn

    Cover the city.

Questions travellers ask about Frankfurt

How many days do I need?

One or two days.

Is the old town original?

Much was rebuilt.

What is Apfelwein?

Local apple wine.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.