Katharina Vogt
Editor-in-Chief · Frankfurt Guide
Katharina Vogt is a journalist and editor-in-chief of Frankfurt Guide. After training at a regional newspaper and years as a freelance travel journalist, she founded this independent city guide to show the Frankfurt she knows herself: practical, honest and free of glossy clichés. She checks every recommendation personally and labels advertising transparently.
Articles by Katharina Vogt
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
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Eating Out with Kids in Frankfurt: Family-Friendly Places
Eating out with children in Frankfurt: cafés with a play corner, restaurants with a garden and playground, the Lohrberg, the Kleinmarkthalle and practical tips from a local.
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Frankfurt with Kids in the Rain: Pools, Play & Indoor Fun
A rainy day in Frankfurt with children? Leisure pools with slides, an indoor playground, a climbing hall, ice skating and the animal houses of the zoo and Palmengarten — every venue with address, prices and how to get there (as of 2026).
Attractions
Frankfurt with Friends: Apple Wine, Bar-Hopping & Group Ideas
What to do in Frankfurt with friends: an apple-wine evening in old Sachsenhausen, bar-hopping in the Bahnhofsviertel, the Ebbelwei-Express, bowling, a Main cruise and an Eintracht match — with addresses and prices.
Attractions
Frankfurt Hidden Gems: A Local's Favourites Off the Tourist Trail
Insider tips from a local: the Nizza garden on the Main, the Lohrberg for a free skyline view, the Höchst old town, the Kleinmarkthalle and more — with addresses and prices.
Neighbourhoods
Hotels in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen: Staying by the Museumsufer
Hotels in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen: which location suits you — Alt-Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Straße, the Museumsufer or the Südbahnhof — plus real hotels from The Florentin to budget options, transport links and honest booking tips from a local.
Food & Drink
Ebbelwei-Express Frankfurt: The Apple Wine Tram Tour
The Ebbelwei-Express: Frankfurt's colourful apple-wine tram, running since 1977. The loop around the zoo and Sachsenhausen, timetable, prices, what's in the ticket and tips from a local.
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Porcelain Museum Frankfurt: Höchst Porcelain at the Kronberger Haus
Höchst porcelain in Frankfurt: the story of the manufactory founded in 1746, the Mainz wheel mark, the Rococo figurines — and where to see the collection at the Kronberger Haus in Höchst.
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MOMEM Frankfurt: the electronic music museum at the Hauptwache
MOMEM at the Hauptwache is the world's first museum of electronic music. Concept, current exhibition, Friday Frequencies, prices and how to get there — from a Frankfurt local.
Attractions
MMK Frankfurt: Museum of Modern Art – Locations, Collection & Tips
The MMK Frankfurt across three houses: the 'slice of cake' by Hans Hollein, the Zollamt and the TOWER high-rise. The collection from 1960 onwards, opening hours, admission and a personal route.
Food & Drink
Breakfast Buffet in Frankfurt: The Best Hotel and Brunch Buffets
Breakfast buffet in Frankfurt: the finest hotel breakfasts and Sunday brunch buffets with prices, times and addresses — from skyline brunch to a budget buffet, recommended by a local.
Food & Drink
Vegan Breakfast in Frankfurt: The Best Cafés & Brunch Spots
Fully vegan cafés and vegan-friendly breakfast spots in Nordend, Bornheim, Bockenheim and the city centre — with addresses, what I actually order and tips for weekend brunch.
Food & Drink
Apple Wine: All About Frankfurt's National Drink
Frankfurt's 'Ebbelwoi' from A to Z: what apple wine is, how it's pressed with speierling, why the ribbed glass is ribbed, what 'sauer gespritzt' means and what to eat with it.
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Festhalle Frankfurt: Events, Getting There & Parking
Concerts in the domed hall of 1909: capacity, history, getting there by U4, S-Bahn and tram, and parking at the trade-fair grounds — a local's tips for your event night.
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Weltkulturen Museum Frankfurt: Collection, Exhibitions & Tips
The Weltkulturen Museum on Frankfurt's Schaumainkai: its ethnographic collection of around 65,000 objects, the no-permanent-display principle, opening hours, admission and tips from a local.
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Klassikstadt Frankfurt: Classic-Car World in Fechenheim
Klassikstadt in Frankfurt-Fechenheim: classic cars in glazed boxes, specialist workshops, a restaurant and events in a 1910 factory hall — with free entry. Opening hours, directions and tips from a local.
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What to Do in Frankfurt at Night: Bars, Clubs & Culture
What to do in Frankfurt at night? From the Bahnhofsviertel and rooftop bars to apple wine, clubs, opera and a late film — the best evening ideas, with real addresses from a local.
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Struwwelpeter Museum Frankfurt: Heinrich Hoffmann, Tickets & Tips
The Struwwelpeter and Heinrich Hoffmann Museum in Frankfurt's New Old Town (Hinter dem Lämmchen 2–4): how the world's most famous shock-headed boy was created in 1844, what the exhibition shows, plus admission, hours and how to get there (as of 2026).
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Höchst Old Town Frankfurt: Timber-Framing, Castle & Justinus Church
Höchst in Frankfurt's west: the only old town that survived the war — with the Carolingian Justinus Church, the castle on the Main, the Bolongaro Palace and timber-framed lanes. Getting there, the Schlossfest and my walking route.
Attractions
Frankfurt for Couples: The Loveliest Ideas for Two
Romantic Frankfurt for couples: sunset from the Main Tower, love locks on the Eiserner Steg, dinner at Seven Swans, wine on the Lohrberg and a day in the Rheingau — with addresses and prices.
Airport & Getting There
Taxi Costs in Frankfurt: Fares, Typical Prices & App Alternatives
What a taxi in Frankfurt costs: the official tariff of base fare, per-kilometre rate and waiting time, typical prices for the airport and Messe, paying, tipping, plus FreeNow, Uber, Bolt and the S-Bahn compared.
Food & Drink
Breakfast with a View in Frankfurt: Rooftops, Skyline & the Main
Where to have breakfast with a view in Frankfurt: rooftop terraces with a skyline view, the Sunday brunch above the rooftops and cafés right on the Main — with addresses, times and prices (as of 2026).
Attractions
Hotels with a Skyline View in Frankfurt: Towers, Floors & the Real View
Hotels with a skyline view in Frankfurt — from the JW Marriott and the INNSiDE in the Eurotheum to the NFT skybar in the ONE tower: which hotels are genuinely high up, and which floor and orientation to book.
Food & Drink
Rooftop Bars & Restaurants with a Skyline View in Frankfurt
The best rooftop bars and high-rise restaurants in Frankfurt with a skyline view: NFT Skybar in the ONE Tower, Main Tower, 22nd Lounge in the Eurotheum, Occhio d'Oro, oben, GAIA and more — with floor, prices and honest tips (as of 2026).
Airport & Getting There
Sky Line Frankfurt Airport: Free Train Between Terminals 1, 2 and 3
The Sky Line at Frankfurt Airport: driverless and free between Terminal 1, the T2 station and the new Terminal 3. Route, journey time, frequency, operating hours, night buses and transfer tips — explained up to date.
Day Trips
Day Trips Around Frankfurt: The Best Excursions by Train
The best day trips from Frankfurt: the Rheingau, Heidelberg, Mainz, Wiesbaden, the Taunus, the Loreley, Marburg and Darmstadt — with rough travel times by train and car.
Airport & Getting There
Park, Sleep & Fly Frankfurt: Hotel and Parking for Early Flights
Park, Sleep & Fly at Frankfurt Airport: combine an overnight stay with parking the clever way. Which hotels offer it, what's in the package and what to watch out for in 2026 (Terminal 3!).
Attractions
Goethe House & Romanticism Museum Frankfurt: Tickets & Tips
The Frankfurt Goethe House, Goethe's birthplace on the Großer Hirschgraben, and the German Romanticism Museum next door: combined ticket, opening hours, room-by-room highlights and a local's tips (as of 2026).
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DFF – Film Museum Frankfurt: Exhibition, Cinema & Tips
The DFF – German Film Institute & Film Museum on the Schaumainkai: the two floors of the permanent exhibition, the in-house arthouse cinema, special shows such as Wim Wenders in 2026, plus current prices and opening hours.
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Museums for Children in Frankfurt: The Best for Families
Frankfurt's most child-friendly museums at a glance: the Senckenberg with its dinosaurs, the hands-on Experiminta centre, the Young Museum at the Saalhof, the Film Museum and the Struwwelpeter Museum — with verified prices and addresses (as of 2026).
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Archaeological Museum Frankfurt: Tickets, Highlights & Tips
The Archaeological Museum Frankfurt inside the Gothic Carmelite church: Roman finds from NIDA, Mithras reliefs, the Ratgeb frescoes, the Silver Inscription — plus current prices, opening hours and tips from a local.
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Museum of Applied Arts Frankfurt: Collection, Villa Metzler & Visit
The white Richard Meier building on the Museumsufer: the collection from European craftsmanship to East Asian art, the Villa Metzler, the Emma Metzler restaurant, prices and opening hours (as of 2026).
Food & Drink
Turkish Breakfast in Frankfurt: Serpme Kahvaltı & Where to Find the Best
Serpme kahvaltı in Frankfurt: what belongs on the table, how the ritual works, and where to find real Turkish breakfast in Ostend, Gallus, the Bahnhofsviertel and the city centre — with addresses and prices.
Attractions
Caricatura Museum Frankfurt: Comic Art on the Weckmarkt
Cartoons, caricatures and the New Frankfurt School inside the medieval Leinwandhaus: opening hours, admission (€8/€4), highlights and tips for your visit to the Caricatura Museum Frankfurt.
Airport & Getting There
Valet Parking at Frankfurt Airport: How It Works, What It Costs & Whether It's Worth It
An honest guide to valet parking at Frankfurt Airport: private providers vs. official Fraport parking, how the key handover works, prices (as of 2026) and what to watch for.
Attractions
Museum of Communication Frankfurt: Behnisch Building, Tickets & Tips
The glass Behnisch building on the Museumsufer, Nam June Paik's robot Pre-Bell-Man and hands-on stations for children: admission, opening hours and tips for the Museum of Communication Frankfurt.
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Städel Museum Frankfurt: Tickets, Opening Hours & Highlights
The Städel Museum on Frankfurt's Museumsufer: 700 years of art from Botticelli and Vermeer to Monet, the underground Garden Halls, opening hours, admission prices and the Tuesday Special.
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Frankfurt's New Old Town: Dom-Römer Quarter, History & Walk
Frankfurt's New Old Town between the cathedral and the Römer: the history of the Dom-Römer project, the Golden Scales, the Hühnermarkt, the coronation route — and my walking tour of the quarter.
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Historical Museum Frankfurt: Saalhof, Highlights & Tickets
The Historical Museum Frankfurt at the Saalhof: the Staufer-era old building and the 2017 new building, the Treuner brothers' old-town model, the Snow Globe, the Young Museum, plus current prices and opening hours (as of 2026).
Food & Drink
Breakfast & Brunch in Frankfurt: The Best Cafés
Where to have a really good breakfast and brunch in Frankfurt: the best cafés in the Nordend, Bornheim, Sachsenhausen, the city centre and the Bahnhofsviertel — with addresses, specialities and honest reservation tips from a local.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3: Airlines & Access
The new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport (open since April 2026): which airlines and alliances fly from here, concourses G, H and J, check-in and security, and how to reach it by Sky Line, bus and car.
Neighbourhoods
Frankfurt Districts: The Big Overview
From the old town and the Bahnhofsviertel via the Westend, Nordend and Bornheim to Sachsenhausen, Ostend and Höchst: the character, landmarks and visitor tips for Frankfurt's key neighbourhoods.
Attractions
Jewish Museum Frankfurt: Tickets & Opening Hours
The Jewish Museum Frankfurt across two sites — the Rothschild-Palais on the Museumsufer and the Museum Judengasse over the old ghetto. The WE ARE NOW permanent exhibition, prices, opening hours and how to get there (as of 2026).
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Senckenberg Natural History Museum Frankfurt: Dinos, Messel & Tips
From the 18-metre Diplodocus and a genuine dinosaur mummy to the world-famous Messel fossils: current admission prices, opening hours, highlights and family tips for the Senckenberg Natural History Museum — from a local.
Food & Drink
Apple Wine in Frankfurt: The Best Apple-Wine Taverns
Where to drink real Ebbelwoi in Frankfurt: the best apple-wine taverns in Alt-Sachsenhausen, Bornheim and Seckbach — with addresses, opening hours and tips on the proper etiquette.
Food & Drink
The Best Restaurants in Frankfurt: A Guide by Cuisine & District
Where to eat really well in Frankfurt: Hessian classics in Sachsenhausen, world cuisine in the Bahnhofsviertel and three two-star kitchens — sorted by district and cuisine, with honest tips from a local.
Neighbourhoods
Bornheim & Berger Straße: Frankfurt's Lively Quarter
Bornheim, affectionately called 'Bernem': the nearly 3-km Berger Straße, the market at the Uhrtürmchen (Wed & Sat), apple wine at Solzer and Zur Sonne, and the Günthersburgpark — a local's portrait with travel tips.
Airport & Getting There
Car Rental at Frankfurt Airport: Providers & Pickup
Where to actually pick up a hire car at FRA since 2026 — the Car Rental Centers at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, every provider, the documents you need, insurance, fuel policy and the basics of driving in Germany.
Day Trips
Day Trip to the Rheingau: Rüdesheim by Train & Cable Car
Rüdesheim in a day from Frankfurt: just over 70 minutes on the RheingauLinie, the cable car to the Niederwald Monument, the ring tour with chairlift and boat, the Drosselgasse, Riesling and Kloster Eberbach.
Day Trips
Day Trip to Heidelberg from Frankfurt: Getting There & Plan
Heidelberg in a day from Frankfurt: getting there by train or car, prices (as of 2026) and a tried-and-tested plan with the old town, castle, funicular, Old Bridge and Philosophers' Walk.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Long-Distance Station: ICE Links Explained
The long-distance station at Frankfurt Airport made simple: how it differs from the regional station, ICE destinations like Cologne in about an hour, Lufthansa Express Rail with AiRail check-in, and the way there from Terminals 1 and 3.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Map 2026: All Terminals & Routes
How Frankfurt Airport is laid out in 2026: Terminal 1 in the north, the new Terminal 3 in the south, Terminal 2 under refurbishment, plus the Sky Line, shuttle buses and the two stations — with transfer times from a local.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport A to Z: Lounges, Luggage, Showers & Services
Lounges, luggage storage, showers, sleep pods, SIM cards and currency exchange at Frankfurt Airport (FRA): the practical A-to-Z of services, with terminals, prices and tips (as of 2026).
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 2: Closed — How to Fly Now
Terminal 2 at Frankfurt Airport has been closed since 9 June 2026. Where the airlines have moved, how to reach Terminal 3 and what to watch for when transferring now — explained by a local.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1: Gates, Levels & Map
How Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport is laid out: concourses A, B, C and the Z pier stacked above A, the levels from arrivals to Sky Line, the regional and long-distance stations, lounges and how to find your bearings in 2026.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt Airport Visitors' Terrace: Hours & Views
The visitors' terrace was in Terminal 2 — closed since June 2026. Where to watch aircraft at Frankfurt Airport now: the Visitor Center, apron tours and the best free plane-spotting points at the fence.
Attractions
Frankfurt Attractions: The 15 Top Highlights
From the Römer and cathedral via the Main Tower and Museumsufer to the Palmengarten, zoo and Sachsenhausen: Frankfurt's 15 most important attractions — with prices, opening hours and honest tips from a local (as of 2026).
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Frankfurt Christmas Market: Dates, Stalls & Tips
The Frankfurt Christmas Market on the Römerberg: history since 1393, the usual dates and opening hours, the areas from Hauptwache to the Mainkai, specialities like Bethmännchen and hot apple wine — and tips against the crowds.
Airport & Getting There
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport: What You Need to Know (Not FRA!)
Frankfurt-Hahn lies 120 km from Frankfurt in the Hunsrück. Everything on getting there, the Flibco bus, prices and Ryanair — so you don't end up at the wrong airport.
Attractions
Frankfurt in One Day: The Perfect Walking Tour
Only one day in Frankfurt? This tried-and-tested walking tour leads you hour by hour on foot from the Römerberg via the Main Tower and the Kleinmarkthalle to apple wine in Sachsenhausen — with walking times, prices (as of 2026) and a rainy-day variant.
Attractions
Frankfurt Old Town & Römer: A Historic Walk
A walking route through Frankfurt's old town with fixed stops: the Römerberg, the Römer, the Kaiserdom, the New Old Town, the Paulskirche, the Kleinmarkthalle and the Eiserner Steg — with history, walking times and honest tips from a local.
Attractions
Shopping in Frankfurt: Zeil, MyZeil & Skyline Plaza
Where to shop best in Frankfurt: the Zeil between Hauptwache and Konstablerwache, Fuksas' MyZeil, the Skyline Plaza with its rooftop garden, the luxury Goethestraße, the Freßgass, the Kleinmarkthalle and the city's markets — plus opening hours.
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Frankfurt Skyline: Best Viewpoints & Photo Spots
Where to see and photograph the Frankfurt skyline at its best: the Main Tower deck (€9, as of 2026), rooftop bars, and the finest free views from the Eiserner Steg, Deutschherrnufer and Lohrberg — with the best times and photo tips.
Attractions
Frankfurt Zoo: Tickets, Animals & Visitor Tips
Your visit to Frankfurt Zoo: current admission prices (as of 2026), opening hours and the highlights from the Grzimek House and Exotarium to the Borgori-Wald, Cat Jungle and Ukumari-Land — with tips from a local.
Airport & Getting There
From Frankfurt Airport to the City Centre: Every Option Compared
S-Bahn, taxi, ride service or rental car? Every way from Frankfurt Airport into the city centre, with prices, times and tips — updated after the opening of Terminal 3 (2026).
Airport & Getting There
Hotels at Frankfurt Airport: The Best Options per Terminal
Which hotel at Frankfurt Airport is really at the right terminal? Sheraton, Hilton, the My Cloud transit hotel and the Gateway Gardens options — updated for the opening of Terminal 3.
Attractions
Palmengarten Frankfurt: Tickets, Highlights & Tips
Everything for your visit to the Palmengarten in Frankfurt: current admission prices, opening hours, the loveliest glasshouses and exhibitions, plus practical tips from a local.
Airport & Getting There
Parking at Frankfurt Airport: All Car Parks & Options Compared
Parking at Frankfurt Airport in 2026 compared: Terminal Parking at T1 and the new T3, Business Parking, Economy and Holiday Parking, Kiss & Fly and cheap shuttle car parks — with prices and the single biggest saving: book ahead.
Airport & Getting There
The S-Bahn from Frankfurt Airport: S8, S9, Prices & Times
Everything about the S-Bahn from Frankfurt Airport: the S8 and S9 lines, around eleven minutes to the main station, the right RMV ticket (as of 2026), where the regional station is and how to reach it from Terminal 3.
Neighbourhoods
Sachsenhausen: Apple Wine, Green Sauce & Museums
A portrait of Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen: the cobbled lanes of Alt-Sachsenhausen, green sauce and its seven herbs, the Museumsufer on the Schaumainkai, Schweizer Straße and the Main — with verified tips from a local.
Attractions
The Museumsufer & Städel: Frankfurt's Museum Mile
Frankfurt's Museumsufer at a glance: some three dozen museums along the Main — from the Städel and the Film Museum to World Cultures. With the MuseumsuferTicket, MuseumsuferCard, the Museumsuferfest and my route for a relaxed museum day.
Airport & Getting There
Transfer & Ride Services from Frankfurt Airport: All Options
Taxi, FreeNow, Uber, Bolt, a private chauffeur or the S-Bahn after all? Every ride option from Frankfurt Airport compared — with prices (as of 2026), the fixed-fare system and honest tips from a local.
Airport & Getting There
Transfer Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg, Mainz & Wiesbaden
From Frankfurt Airport to Mainz, Wiesbaden or Heidelberg: the S8, ICE via Mannheim, FlixBus and the TLS shuttle compared — with journey times, rough costs (as of 2026) and the best choice for each destination.
Neighbourhoods
Where to Stay in Frankfurt? The Best Districts & Hotels
Which Frankfurt district suits your trip? The centre, Bahnhofsviertel, Westend, Sachsenhausen, Ostend and the airport honestly compared — with hotel examples, price guidance and the one trade-fair tip that decides your bill.