Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt city breaks seamlessly blend the old and the new, offering a rich historical experience beneath its modern façade.

Skyline Splendor

Stretching across both banks of the Main River, Frankfurt, located about 19 miles from the Rhine's divergence, stands as the largest city in the federal state of Hesse in southwest Germany. Uniquely, it boasts a skyline reminiscent of New York, making it an architectural standout. The city presents a myriad of attractions, including an extensive collection of museums and a vibrant arts and culture scene that operates around the clock.

Discovering Frankfurt

City breaks to Frankfurt cover all aspects of a well-rounded urban escape. History enthusiasts can explore numerous museums along the Main's banks, with the Stadel Museum housing Germany's premier art collection. Culinary enthusiasts have a sprawling 1,500 square-meter market offering a variety of delights, from cured meats to fine wines. For the active traveller, Frankfurt City Forest provides a vast 450-kilometer network of hiking, running, and cycling trails.

Enchanting Festivities

Frankfurt is a prominent name in Germany's Christmas market scene, hosting one of the oldest and largest markets in the country. Centered around a majestic Christmas tree in the old town, the market features over 200 stalls offering wooden toys, Christmas decorations, and, of course, mugs filled with mulled wine. Beyond the markets, the city's Christmas Garden steals the spotlight at Deutsche Bank Park, illuminating trees with disco-ball-sized baubles and adorning walls of water with thousands of lights during the darker months

Christmas market in Frankfurt
fountain of justice on the Roemerberg in the old city, Old St Nicholas Church in background, Frankfurt
Frankfurt Cathedral from the Main River
Old buildings in central Frankfurt
Old Opera House, (Alte Oper) Frankfurt