Ten facts you didn’t know about Frankfurt, from its towering skyline to the famous museums on the banks of the Main river
Quality of life
Frankfurt ranks as having the world’s seventh highest quality of life
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Famous city hall
The Römer is one of Frankfurt’s most important landmarks. Consisting of three steep gabled houses, it presides over the Römerberg square, and has been Frankfurt’s city hall for over 600 years
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One of the largest stock exchanges in the world
The Frankfurter Börse – Frankfurt Stock Exchange – was built in 1843 and is listed as the tenth largest stock exchange in the world. Two bronze statues of a bull and a bear stand outside, symbolising the ups and downs of the stock market
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Impressive airport
Frankfurt is home to the third largest airport in Europe and the tenth busiest worldwide, with an average of 56 million passengers each year
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Unique cultural experience
Both sides of the Main river are lined with an array of top museums. The southern bank alone is home to nine museums, including the Museum Giersch and Deutsches Architekturmuseum – the German museum of architecture
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Great for tax-free shopping
Those looking for top designer buys are likely to find what they need on the Zeil – Frankfurt’s popular shopping street. Lined with department stores, smaller boutiques and even a grower’s market, the Zeil is well worth a visit
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Internationally diverse
It is estimated that there are 180 different nationalities living in Frankfurt and almost one in three people living there do not hold a German passport
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Largest botanical garden in Germany
Spread over 22 hectares, the Palmengarten botanical gardens were established in 1871 and showcase one of the largest varieties of flora and fauna in Germany
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World’s largest trade book fair
The Frankfurt book fair is the biggest book and media fair in the world, with thousands of people visiting over 7,000 exhibits from over 110 countries. Frankfurt has held trade fairs since 1240
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Original price / Tax Refund (approx.)Frankfurt may be best known as the business and finance capital of Germany, but it is also one of the most desirable cities to live in and visit. With a rich collection of museums, historic buildings and a lively art and culture scene, Frankfurt is a surprisingly impressive place for a weekend break. Before you head off, here are 10 facts you didn’t know about the city.
