Although for many travellers, Frankfurt is no more than a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else, visitors to this sprawling German city find that instead of the bland featureless concrete wasteland they expect, Frankfurt is a pleasant and thriving modern city, the largest banking centre in Europe after London, and second only to Berlin when it comes to the quality of museums and art galleries on offer.
A cosmopolitan city, where around a quarter of the population come from abroad to live, Frankfurt offers visitors a super combination of the arts and relaxation as well as some great shopping, and a lively nightlife.
With a stunning skyline that reflects in the waters of the Main River flowing through the centre of the city, and large parks, Frankfurt attracts optimistic comparisons with New York, and while it may not be in quite the same league just yet, Frankfurt is a dynamic city that is growing all the time, and a great place to go for a short break in order to enjoy everything that is on offer, or even the base for a longer self drive holiday in Germany exploring the picturesque Taunus Hills close by.
Easily accessible from most UK airports, you can get cheap deals on flights and accommodation to Frankfurt throughout the year, and once there, good value shopping and entertainment make the city a great choice to visit.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Federal Republic of Germany
Capital: Berlin
Area: 357,021 Sq KM
Population: 82.4 Million
Language: German
Flight Time: 1.5 Hours from London
Currency: Euro
