Frankfurt am Main Travel Guide | Frankfurt am Main Tourism – KAYAK

1. Altstadt: Centuries of History

Dating back over 1000 years, Frankfurt’s atmospheric Old City has been restored to its original glory. Begin at Römerberg Square with the Fountain of Justice outside of the grand City Hall. The architecture is quintessentially German, and beyond the timber houses, age-old monuments beckon. Visit Old St. Nicholas Church and St. Paul’s Church, and check out the view from the spire of Frankfurt Cathedral. The Museum of Modern Art and Goethe’s birthplace are also must-see attractions.

2. Main Tower: A New Point of View

In stark contrast to Frankfurt’s historical center, this contemporary skyscraper towers over the Innenstadt. Completed at the turn of the Millennium, all 800 feet of the blue glass exterior glimmers in the sun. Take the elevator to the observation deck at the top for panoramic views of Germany’s sprawling financial center. Try to pinpoint landmarks and get the lay of the land down below from a bird’s eye view. You can even enjoy the new perspective from a gourmet restaurant.

3. Senckenberg Naturmuseum: History of the Earth

One of Germany’s largest and most renowned collections of natural history is on display in this popular museum. The evolution of species is explained and elaborated through the staggering skeletons and fossils – proof that dinosaurs and otherworldly creatures did, in fact, roam our planet. From the Triceratops to the T-Rex, your favorite Prehistoric creatures from childhood are found here. This is also the only place to find the remains of the beloved American Mammoth in Europe!

4. Museumsufer: Concentration of Culture

The River Main flows through the heart of Frankfurt with sites spread across each bank, but the best waterside real estate has been given to the city’s greatest museums. Walk the Museum Embankment for inspiration from unique institutions that beckon with every step. The Museum of World Cultures, the German Architecture Museum, the Archaeological Museum, and the Städel Museum of Fine Arts are all highlights. And after a day of walking around galleries, hit the parks along the river for a relaxing break.

5. Zeil: Shopping Galore

The city’s broad, pedestrianized shopping promenade is abuzz all day with locals and tourists alike. Shopping has never been so easy and stress-free as it is along this stretch that is speckled with all your favorite shops, alongside new ones you’ve never seen before – so get inspired! Even if only for window shopping, the MyZeil Shopping Center is worth stopping into, for its spectacular contemporary architecture at the very least. And if you’re feeling active, you can follow the Zeil all the way to the Zoo.