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Top 35 places to visit in Frankfurt

  1. 4.8· 1,184 reviews15 tours include this
    Romantic Road — places to visit in Frankfurt

    The Romantic Road is a scenic route stretching approximately 350 kilometres through southern Germany, linking the towns of Würzburg and Füssen. Established in the post-war era in the 1950s, it showcases medieval castles, half-timbered villages, and rolling vineyards, with Würzburg’s baroque Residenz serving as a grand starting point. This is best navigated by car or bicycle, allowing for leisurely stops at picturesque sights like Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Dinkelsbühl. Spring and early autumn provide ideal weather, while winter offers a serene landscape. Many travelers find joy in exploring the local wineries along the route, where tastings are both delightful and educational.

  2. 4.7· 140 reviews24 tours include this
    Baden-Baden — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Baden-Baden is a historic spa town in the Black Forest region, renowned for its thermal baths and 19th-century architecture. The town’s centerpiece, the Kurhaus, is a striking neoclassical building surrounded by gardens, symbolizing its status as a wellness destination since Roman times. Visitors often indulge in treatments at the famed Friedrichsbad or Caracalla Spa, both excellent for relaxation. The picturesque Lichtentaler Allee, a tree-lined promenade, is ideal for a stroll. The town is especially charming during spring and autumn when the gardens bloom or change colours, making the natural surroundings even more inviting.

  3. 4.9· 417 reviews21 tours include this
    Black Forest — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Black Forest is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.6· 122 reviews12 tours include this
    Lake Titisee — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Lake Titisee is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.8· 1,553 reviews45 tours include this
    Römerberg Square — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Römerberg Square is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.8· 224 reviews25 tours include this
    Old Opera House (Alte Oper) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Old Opera House (Alte Oper) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.5· 385 reviews26 tours include this
    Frankfurt Cathedral (Frankfurter Dom) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Frankfurt Cathedral (Frankfurter Dom) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.9· 168 reviews29 tours include this
    Goethe House & Museum (Goethehaus) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Goethe House & Museum (Goethehaus) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.5· 39 reviews9 tours include this
    Frankfurt Main Tower — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Frankfurt Main Tower is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.9· 127 reviewsFree entry17 tours include this
    Frankfurt City Hall (Romer) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Frankfurt City Hall (Romer) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 4.3· 71 reviews15 tours include this
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 4.8· 164 reviewsFree entry27 tours include this
    St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. 4.7· 153 reviewsFree entry23 tours include this
    Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. 4.5· 8 reviewsFree entry5 tours include this
    Wiesbaden — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Wiesbaden is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. 4.9· 55 reviewsFree entry9 tours include this
    Main River — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Main River is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. 4.8· 79 reviews15 tours include this
    Museumsufer — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Museumsufer is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  17. 4.5· 32 reviews5 tours include this
    Palm Garden (Palmengarten) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Palm Garden (Palmengarten) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  18. 4.7· 22 reviews8 tours include this
    Städel Museum (Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Städel Museum (Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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    Seligenstadt — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Seligenstadt is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  20. 5.0· 3 reviews5 tours include this
    Old Sachsenhausen — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Old Sachsenhausen is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  21. 4.0· 1 reviews1 tour includes this
    Drosselgasse — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Drosselgasse is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  22. 4.8· 52 reviewsFree entry12 tours include this
    Hauptwache — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Hauptwache is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  23. 1.0· 2 reviews1 tour includes this
    Frankfurt Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Frankfurt) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Frankfurt Zoo (Zoologischer Garten Frankfurt) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  24. 4.7· 98 reviews10 tours include this
    Mainkai — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Mainkai is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  25. 5.0· 1 reviewsFree entry1 tour includes this
    Aschaffenburg — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Aschaffenburg is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  26. 4.0· 1 reviewsFree entry2 tours include this
    Darmstadt — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Darmstadt is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  27. 4.7· 85 reviews5 tours include this
    Historisches Museum Frankfurt — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Historisches Museum Frankfurt is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  28. 4.6· 31 reviews2 tours include this
    MyZeil — places to visit in Frankfurt

    MyZeil is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  29. 5.0· 1 reviewsFree entry3 tours include this
    Hanau — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Hanau is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  30. Greifenstein Castle (Burg Greifenstein) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Greifenstein Castle (Burg Greifenstein) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  31. German Film Museum (Deutsches Filmmuseum) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    German Film Museum (Deutsches Filmmuseum) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  32. Bockenheimer Warte — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Bockenheimer Warte is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  33. Bad Nauheim — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Bad Nauheim is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  34. Bad Homburg — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Bad Homburg is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  35. Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Naturmuseum Senckenberg) — places to visit in Frankfurt

    Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Naturmuseum Senckenberg) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Frankfurt. The dedicated guide is being written — see Frankfurt experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Frankfurt has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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