Frankfurt: Things To Do

I would describe Frankfurt as a mix between a unique German town and the big city life. If you are looking for a charming little German town, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for more of the hustle and bustle and a city with a lot of things to do, then you must visit Frankfurt. During the mornings it is a bit more quiet but when it starts to get to the afternoon, it gets majorly crowded. I enjoyed visiting Frankfurt because there was always something to do and see. Here are six amazing and necessary things to see. Whether you are a sightseer, foodie lover, or church visitor, they have it all!

I would suggest walking to these destinations, they are all fairly close in distance. There is a train system that you can get a pass to, but for a beautiful summer day, walking is always a great way to find some charming hidden gems. If you do want to use the underground and above-ground tram situation, they are called U-Bahn and the stations have a white capital U.

First things first, you must go to Römer. This is a beautiful plaza that will give you the best feel of that German town charm. For over 600 years now, the actual Römer building has been converted into the city hall. It is technically the middle building in the set of three. In this square, there are usually many things going on. For us, we saw a bunch of performers. Do not go without taking a picture here, you will want to Instagram it later.

Your next stop should be the Kleinmarkthalle. This is more for my food lovers but is still a cute sight to see and a great place to grab lunch. This destination is an indoor food hall with many places to get a snack on the go or even get a sit-down lunch. I loved walking around and getting a little taste of everything because yes, I am a foodie. You have to go to the hole in the wall (quite literally) for the best sausages in Frankfurt. The name of this place is Metzgerei Schreiber but you will probably find it because it always has a long line.

This Market is walking distance from the Römer square but can also be accessed by taking the U-Bahn. The stations you will want to be looking for is Hauptwache UI, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8

If you just ate lunch at the market this may not be your next place on this list but it is one that you definitely can’t skip. This is sort of a two-for-one deal. The Old Hauptwache building is a must-see. It used to be a guard house and prison but is now a beautiful cafe. From there and in the same area, you are going to want to go to the Galleria Kaufhof. This is a beautiful mall that you will find yourself shopping until you drop! Whether shopping is your thing or not, you must go to the top floor because it turns into a little cafe with outdoor seating and great views of the city!

This Building and Mall are both walking distance from Kleinmarkthalle. The stop on the U-bahn is going to be the same as the adventure above, Hauptwache UI, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8

The Alte Oper is a beautiful old opera. I loved stumbling upon this fascinating building. The architecture was incredible and looked like a true European building. I only enjoyed the view from the outside and regret not scheduling a show ahead of time. Even if you aren’t interested in Opera, I think experiencing it in such a beautiful building would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I didn’t realize how much I wanted to see a show until I saw how amazing the building was. Don’t make the same mistake I did, schedule a show in advance because they do sell out.
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This beautiful building is located at the u-bahn underground station: Alter Oper U6, U7

Another must-see is the Eschenheimer Tower. It is a medieval tower and was one of 42 watch towers in the old city walls. Stumbling upon it is truly an experience. It is so unique because the style of it doesn’t fit with the new city buildings. This makes it that much cooler to see in person. It also now has a restaurant with outdoor seating which is something you should take advantage of. It is rated 4.3 stars right now on Google with over 1000 reviews.

We just got our steps in and walked to it because it is near the city center but you can also take the U-bahn and get off at the Eschenheimer Tor stop.

Last but not least you need to check out the Cathedral of St Bartholomew for two reasons. One, it is a beautiful church with incredible artwork and design all through the inside of it. Like most churches in Europe, it is very elegant. The other reason why is that if you pay just three euros you can climb 325 stairs to the observation deck of the Cathedral Tower. It is a tough climb through a spiral staircase but the view is worth it.