Frankfurt is a beautiful city that glints with steel, glass, and filled with impressive concrete skyscrapers. Frankfurt is unlike any other city in Germany with an abundance of modern architecture, cultural diversity, historic buildings, world-renowned museums and galleries, and amazing shopping avenues. The city often called the ‘gateway to Europe’ stays aloof by providing non-congested stunning destinations despite being a colourful city to visit.
Here are 10 reasons why you need to visit Frankfurt if it is not on your radar:
Unwind at the Spa Town
Get lost in the euphoria of sensation and pure relaxation in the historic spa town of Wiesbaden. Relax and unwind in this romantic village filled with spas, health sanatoriums and luxury treatments envied by even the Romans. Coming to Frankfurt ushers you into a world of wellness and rejuvenation.
See the Largest Dinosaur Collection in Europe
The Museum of Natural History is arguably the largest museum with a dinosaur collection. Transport yourself to the era of dinosaurs when you visit this great museum. The museum equally shares the dinosaurs collection with rare fossils, Egyptian mummies and other thousands of exhibits.
Visit Goethe’s Birthplace
Visit the birthplace of the most famous poet in the history of Germany, Johann Goethe. Goethe was given birth to in a four-storey high family home in the Innenstadt district that is a half-timbered structure where Goethe lived out his childhood.
Shop at the Romerberg Marketplace
The picturesque old town hall in Romerberg marketplace was rebuilt after it was destroyed in WWII. Christmas time is the ideal time to visit this marketplace that has over 200 stalls stocked with gifts and souvenirs’ and lots more.
Take a Cruise
Why visit Frankfurt without enjoying a new perspective of the city when you cruise the River Main? Take a cruise and experience spectacular views of some of the world’s most impressive skylines.
Take a Tour of the Mythical Frankenstein Castle
Every October, Frankenstein Castle comes alive during the Halloween night. Frankenstein Castle is the home to an eccentric inventor whose works were rumoured to be gruesome like stealing a body from graveyards and performing experiments. The castle boasts of a functional restaurant, chapel and two towers.
A Vibrant Nightlife
Party animals or night owls will want to devour every part of Frankfurt. The city has something for everyone from impressive nightlife options to great beer experiences. Live life to its fullest as you explore the many night activities of Frankfurt.
Feast on Sumptuous Cakes
Paris may be the home to some of the sweetest patisseries on earth but Frankfurt simply combines the French food with its local recipes. The café on Braubach Street attracts people who want a taste of some of the sweetest cakes you can ever taste.
Drink at the Sachsenhausen Cider Taverns
All over Frankfurt, the Apple cider Taverns or Apfelwein are scattered to give you refreshing alcoholic drinks. Drink to the beautiful things in Frankfurt in any of the old and quaint local bars around the Sachsenhausen district.
A Grimm Fairy Tour
There was a time the world couldn’t get enough of the Brothers Grimm stories. The world of fairy tales cannot be complete without Germany. Visit Frankfurt and take a picturesque drive through the Fairy Tale Route that reminds us of stories like “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Sleeping Beauty,” and many more.
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