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Frankfurt,
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In-depth guides to Frankfurt — from getting there and the sights to the best Apfelwein.
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Airport & Getting There
From FRA airport and the main station into the centre: S-Bahn, rail, taxi and transfer — with realistic times and prices.
ExploreAttractions
The Römer, the Museumsufer, skyline viewpoints and the real highlights — sorted by what is genuinely worth your time.
ExploreFood & Drink
Apfelwein, Grüne Soße, cafés and restaurants — honestly tested addresses for every occasion and budget.
ExploreNeighbourhoods
From the Westend to Sachsenhausen: which district suits which visit — character, location and tips.
ExploreDay Trips
Taunus, Rheingau and day tours around Frankfurt — the loveliest destinations for a day in the open.
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Attractions
What Does a Weekend in Frankfurt Cost? The Honest Sums
Two days in Frankfurt, realistically costed: accommodation, fares, museums and eating out in three budget bands – including the items visitors keep missing, from the airport sitting in its own fare zone to the tourism levy (as of 2026).
Katharina Vogt24 August 2026
Food & Drink
Green Sauce (Grüne Soße): Frankfurt's Seven-Herb Classic
Frankfurt's green sauce explained: the seven protected herbs, how it's really made, where to eat the good stuff, the herb monument in Oberrad and the Grüne Soße Festival on the Roßmarkt (2–9 May 2026).
Katharina Vogt21 August 2026
Airport & Getting There
Flying to Frankfurt: Which Airport Is Actually Worth It?
FRA, Hahn, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe or Düsseldorf — an honest door-to-door comparison with realistic journey times and costs to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (as of 2026).
Katharina Vogt19 August 2026
Food & Drink
Tipping, Bills and VAT in Frankfurt: What You Actually Pay
How a German restaurant bill works, how much to tip in Frankfurt, and what changed in January 2026 when VAT on restaurant food dropped to 7 per cent — with worked examples, card-versus-cash rules and separate advice for taxis, cafés, bars and apple-wine taverns.
Katharina Vogt19 August 2026
Attractions
New Year's Eve in Frankfurt with Kids: A Calmer Celebration
New Year's Eve in Frankfurt with children: where it's quieter, how to enjoy the fireworks from a safe distance, what Germany's fireworks rules mean for families — and how to celebrate early and relaxed.
Katharina Vogt29 July 2026
Day Trips
Day Trips with Kids around Frankfurt: The Best Outdoor Destinations
Family outings around Frankfurt: the zoo and the Opel-Zoo, the Taunus with the Großer Feldberg, the Hessenpark open-air museum, the Lochmühle theme park, Taunus Wunderland, a high-ropes course and a Main river cruise — with prices, hours and how to get there (as of 2026).
Katharina Vogt28 July 2026