Frankfurt is an exciting destination that offers its visitors a little bit of everything. The below top ten list of attractions in Frankfurt is Frankfurt in a nutshell.
1. Visiting the Frankfurt Cathedral
This beautiful building is a star of Frankfurt’s attractions. The Frankfurt Cathedral, destroyed and rebuilt twice in its history, is a potent symbol of the German spirit.
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2. Viewing the Mainhattan Skyline
As an international business center, Frankfurt boasts a skyline that is unmatched by any of its European counterparts. The Commerzbank Tower is Frankfurt’s own Empire State Building, the tallest in the city.
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3. Dancing at the Legendary Cocoon Club
Frankfurt was the birthplace of trance music and that history is apparent at this world-famous dance club. It features pod seating, honeycomb walls and a fine dining experience.
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4. Attending a Frankfurt Trade Fair
A signature event on the Frankfurt calendar, the trade fairs are held throughout the year. The Book Fair and Auto Show are two main attractions that sometimes bring one million (or more) visitors to the city.
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5. Checking Out the Museumsufer
A must on the list of Frankfurt attractions, the Museumsufer is a concentration of about a dozen museums along the banks of the Main. From art to history, film to architecture, the museum buff will find plenty to love and learn. :-)
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6. Exploring the Palm Garden
Frankfurt is an international city and this is apparent even in its nature parks! In the Palmengarten you will find tropical plant life and exotic flowers in this vast green complex.
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7. Spending An Evening at the Opera
The New Opera House has been named Opera House of the Year by its patrons. A performance here may well feature a future star of the German opera scene.
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8. Munching on Frankfurt Sausages and Apfelwein
The traditional Frankfurt meal is, of course, the frankfurter washed down with some locally-brewed apfelwein. The sausages come in several different varieties but are usually served with that delicious yellow mustard.
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9. Going Shopping on The Zeil
Germany’s (and Europe’s) pre-eminent shopping street is a stroll through the biggest designer shops in the world. There’s even a viewing platform for those who prefer sightseeing from on high to high fashion.
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10. Running the Frankfurt Marathon
This family-friendly event is a day of fun and games. All races end with some delicious culinary treat, from pretzels to apfelwein.
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