Issue 2012/2013 - Frankfurt am Main

Issue 2012/2013

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Ei gudE!
Newcomers to Frankfurt will hear
this friendly greeting – meaning
something like “g’day” – everywhere
they go. Frankfurt enjoys the reputation
of an international metropolis;
many of its city districts have nevertheless
retained their small-town
charm. Frankfurt residents love their
hometown. Here, there’s no difference
between local and international,
with the cosmopolitan side of
Frankfurt having become an important
part of the city’s way of life. To-
day, guests from even the most faraway
lands are certain to find a place
serving their favourite meal. And
if they want to try something new,
like a glass of Frankfurt apple wine,
they will find that it tastes great with
every type of cuisine. Here in Frankfurt,
tradition and innovation stand
side by side.
The city itself looks back on a long
and storied past. Frankfurt Cathedral
and St Paul’s Church, for example,
remind of imperial coronation ceremonies
and the birth of German de-
Published by:
Press and Information Office
of the City of Frankfurt am Main
Römerberg 32
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 069 212-33362
Editor-in-Chief:
Nikolaus Münster
Editorial Staff:
Sabine Naujoks-Petri, Eva Olender, Brigitte
Schammler, Dr. Thomas Scheben
mocracy. Today, Frankfurt is a modern,
service-oriented society, a place
maintaining innovative residential
and industrial concepts as well as an
energy-efficient and environmentfriendly
outlook.
Frankfurt represents a harmonious
combination of urbanity and nature.
Those looking for natural surrounds
need only head to one of the city’s
many parks and gardens, or the city’s
beautiful GreenBelt. Cultural enthusiasts,
meanwhile, should check out
the city’s many theatres, operas and
museums, which offer an array of
stage programmes and art exhibitions.
We invite you to become better
acquainted with Frankfurt’s richness
of contrast, which you’ll find
represented in all facets of life here
in the Main metropolis.
Peter Feldmann
Lord Mayor of
the City of Frankfurt am Main
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Frankfurt am Main
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Status as of: September 2012
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CONTENTS
Welcome
The Lord Mayor, Peter Feldmann
Imprint
Contents
Colour code
Views of Frankfurt
Interesting places in and around Frankfurt
City Sightseeing Tours
Two multifaceted tours of the city
Frankfurt for children
Culture
Museums, theatres, music and other events
Entertainment Programme
Shopping, sports and leisure, wellness, nightlife
Restaurants
International and typical Frankfurt fare
Transportation
In the air and on the ground
City Map/Network Plan
Frankfurt at a glance
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ViEWS OF FRANKFuRT
The many colourful sides of Frankfurt are not difficult to discover. Here, lush parks and
towering skyscrapers are in close proximity to one another, modern buildings stand alongside
historical ones. Frankfurt, the renowned city of trade fairs, is also a major hub of
Sommerhoffpark
Grünflächenamt
(Department of Parks
and Gardens)
www.gruenflaechenamt.
stadt-frankfurt.de
Mörfelder Landstraße 6
60598 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 212-30991
Umweltamt
(Department of
Environmental Affairs)
www.umweltamt.stadtfrankfurt.de
www.frankfurt-greencity.de
Galvanistraße 28
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 212-39100
green Oases
If you look only at the city’s skyline, you may
easily forget that Frankfurt also has many
green oases. Public parks are all about, such
as Bethmannpark in the Nordend district
with its beautiful Chinese garden. Far Eastern
plants, a pagoda and the so-called ”Bridge of
the Half Boat” make this location an oasis in
the heart of the metropolis. Grüneburgpark
in the Westend, meanwhile, is a popular venue
for summertime concerts and theatre. Its vast
meadows are an invitation to picnickers, ballplayers
and sunbathers. A further attraction is
its Korean garden, a gift to the city from South
Korea on the occasion of the 2005 Book Fair.
The Wallanlagen act as a further recreational
area in downtown Frankfurt. What was formerly
a defensive wall protecting Old Frankfurt
today forms a chain of green areas featuring
ponds, fountains, and playing areas. And for
those who cannot get enough greenery, rest assured
that the parks are only a small part of the
Frankfurt GreenBelt, a recreational area covering
80 sq/km and interlinking the city and the
Rhine-Main region. Frankfurt is working hard
to sustain its natural treasures. To ensure that it
remains a green city, numerous long-term projects,
e.g. in the areas of housing construction
and energy efficiency, are receiving additional
funding from the local government.
digital communication. Whether enjoying life on the banks of the River Main while earning
a living in the city or residing in a village and enjoying urban art museums – Frankfurt
residents appreciate the fact that, here, the distances are short and the discoveries great.
Museums along
the banks of the
River Main
| Archaeological Museum
| House of Bible
| Caricatura Museum
Frankfurt | German
Architecture Museum
| German Film Museum
| Historical Museum
Frankfurt | Icon
Museum | Institute of
City History | Jewish
Museum | Liebieghaus
Sculpture Collection
| Museum of World
Cultures | Museum
of Applied Arts |
Museum of Communication
| Museum of Modern Art
| Museum Giersch
|Portikus Art Hall
| Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
| Städel Art Museum
www.frankfurt.de/museen
www.kultur-frankfurt.de
The Museum Embankment
Frankfurt’s famous Museum Embankment
boasts eighteen magnificent museums. Known
as Museum Row, this stretch of prime real estate
is home to a series of stately villas and
elegant glass buildings, each featuring art and
culture from across the globe. The Historical
Museum, for example, brings Frankfurt’s past
back to life. Its new home on the Römerberg
is scheduled to be completed in 2014. The
museum’s older buildings at the Saalhof, now
fully renovated, have
Historical Museum
already opened their
doors to the general
public, presenting
permanent exhibitions
on Stauferian
times and the Main
panorama. The fully reconstructed German
Film Museum, meanwhile, enables visitors to
become better acquainted with cinematic history
and the many genres and eras of modern
filmmaking. In Frankfurt, a few short steps will
take you from the Old Masters at the Städel
Art Museum to the modern age. The Museum
of Communication presents telegrams sent
from the Titanic next to stagecoaches and
jungle drums. But the banks of the River Main
are not the only place where you will find a
large number of museums. During a ”Dinner
with Dinosaurs” at the Senckenberg Museum
of Natural History, skeletons that are millions
of years old shine in a colourful new light.
Whether it’s the Museum of Modern Art, the
Goethe House, or the Children’s Museum,
Frankfurt possesses a multifaceted collection
of exhibition venues the likes of which are not
to be found anywhere else in Germany.
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ViEWS OF FRANKFuRT
Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. 7575-0
Fax 7575-6433
City of Trade Fairs
Frankfurt has been an international trading
centre for over 800 years. Its location in the
heart of Europe has played a major role in
this development. Today, Messe Frankfurt
(Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Centre) hosts
some 40 international trade shows every
year, providing 355,678 square metres of
floor space. The trade fairs on show attract
hundreds of thousands of visitors from across
the globe. The Frankfurt Book Fair, for example,
is the leading event of the international
publishing industry and a forum for the literary
world. It is also a premier cultural event,
one that focuses on a different theme country
every year. Car enthusiasts, meanwhile, prefer
the International Motor Show (IAA), taking
place in Frankfurt every two years. Germany’s
largest car show is a presentation platform
for new models and futuristic prototypes. Although
based in the Main metropolis, Messe
The Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Centre
Frankfurt is at home all around the world,
organising a further 60 fairs and exhibitions
in 150 countries. The most celebrated building
on the fairgrounds is the Festhalle, or
Festival Hall. Erected over a century ago, this
beautiful domed construction plays a key
role in Frankfurt’s cultural landscape. Diverse
large-scale events are held here throughout
the year, including concerts, international
equestrian events and much more.
For current topics and a
virtual overview of goingson
in Frankfurt, visit:
www.frankfurt.de
www.frankfurt.de/newsroom
For information for
disabled persons, visit:
www.frankfurt.de/handicap
For travel tips and
traffic reports, visit:
www.frankfurt.de/verkehr
For cultural tips, visit:
www.frankfurt.de/kultur
www.frankfurt.de/
veranstaltungen
For tips on the best
shopping options, visit:
www.frankfurt.de/einkaufen
Frankfurt Online
Frankfurt is not only an internationally renowned
centre of trade and commerce, but
also an important European data hub. The
servers at Kontorhaus near the Osthafen process
two terabits of digital information every
second – more than at any other location in
the world. With its multitude of online offers,
Frankfurt plays its part in this constant coming
and going of data traffic.
For current news and information on Frankfurt,
simply visit www.frankfurt.de. The city’s
website offers pertinent information quickly
and easily, for locals as well as visitors. The
Internet addresses provided will help you find
the right link to every topic, whether it’s traffic
and transport, special events, social media
or culture and the arts.
Stay up to date while out and
about: Many Internet services
are now also available for
smartphones, including the
official Frankfurt homepage, to be found at
www.frankfurt.mobi. For quick access, use
the QR code. From here, you’ll be able to access
further “mobile” websites.
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ViEWS OF FRANKFuRT
A new residential dream
Riedberg
www.riedberg-ffm.de
Frankfurter Bogen
www.frankfurter-bogen.de
Europäische Zentralbank
(European Central Bank)
www.stadtplanungsamtfrankfurt.de
Frankfurter Osten
(Frankfurt’s East)
www.main-frankfurterosten.de
Kulturcampus Frankfurt
www.kulturcampus
frankfurt.de
Construction Projects
Frankfurt continues to grow. More and more
people are moving to the metropolis on the
Main. New residential estates are being built
everywhere. Frankfurt is also rising upwards,
adding tower after tower to its skyline. The
European Central Bank (ECB), for example,
is currently building its new headquarters
on the premises of the city’s former central
market. These brand-new twin towers will not
only be providing the euro watchdogs with
European Central Bank
more space, they will also soon become one
of the new landmarks of the Main metropolis.
The monument-listed market hall will be
architecturally integrated into the new building
complex. Completion is scheduled for
2013, with the ECB planning to move into
the buildings in 2014. As Frankfurt is not only
a financial but also a cultural metropolis, it
is of course no surprise that the city’s artists,
musicians, dancers, and actors require more
room for their cultural endeavours as well. A
visionary project on the grounds of Frankfurt
University’s Bockenheim campus intends to
provide this space. With the College of Music
and Performing Arts set to take up residence
at this location, the new centre will be providing
modern venues for various artistic genres,
at the same time promoting interdisciplinary
collaboration. Both residents and artisans
will be shaping the urban image of this city
Altstadt-Rekonstruktion
(Old Town Reconstruction)
www.domroemer.de
Europaviertel
(European Quarter)
www.europaviertel.de
district, with new residential and commercial
opportunities for those seeking a vivacious
and culturally pulsating urban quarter offering
a high quality of life. Another major
reconstruction project is currently underway
in the downtown quarter between the Dom
(Cathedral) and the Römer (City Hall). Here,
the so-called ”Old Centre” is being revived,
based on the original plans of what was once
Germany’s largest mediaeval old town until
it was destroyed in 1944. A total of fifteen
buildings are to be reconstructed true to the
originals, the aim being the establishment of
a vibrant quarter with residential units, small
shops, and restaurants, designed much like
its mediaeval predecessor. In Frankfurt, tradition
and innovation are harmoniously juxtaposed,
with history and modernity standing
side by side in the city centre. The new
Old town reconstruction
The Degussa premises
Historical Museum, scheduled for completion
in late 2014, will be as much a part of Frankfurt’s
old town as the office and residential
quarters currently being built on the former
Degussa premises down by the River Main.
Meanwhile, the new European Quarter is
emerging on the site of the former freight
and marshalling yard south of Frankfurt’s
fairgrounds. Over the next few years, offices,
hotels, apartments, and a shopping centre
will be built around the new ”Europe Garden,”
transforming the area in its entirety.
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CiTY TOuR 1
We have two excellent city tours on offer for you and your family. Take a stroll
along the banks of the River Main or see the city’s most important sights within
55 minutes. Get to know Frankfurt your own way! A stroll along the river will
Eiserner Steg
Frankfurter Nizza
Skate-Parcours
Frankfurter Botschaft
Westhafentower
Feldmann’s Bar
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green Tour: Stroll along the Main
1 to 10 approx. 75 min. | 10 to 12 approx. 30 min.
Eiserner Steg
The River Main belongs to the city’s name as
the onions do to ”Handkäs’,” yet represents
so much more than a mere suffix. Day in, day
out, thousands of locals are drawn to the River
Main to jog, skate, sunbathe or take a stroll, to
row, canoe, or fish. On the northern bank of the
river, it’s just a few minutes’ walk from Eiserner
Steg (Iron Footbridge) to Frankfurter Nizza
(Frankfurt’s Nice). Olive, palm, and cypresse
trees lend this section of the riverbank a truly
Mediterranean flair. Next, your gaze wanders
over to the ”Westhafentower,” lovingly nicknamed
”das Gerippte” as its cylindrical shape
and diamond-patterned façade remind one of
the traditional apple wine glass. From there,
you pass the Skate-Parcours on your way to
the Frankfurter Botschaft, a trendy pub restaurant
with a magnificent view of the Main.
After crossing the
small Westhafen
Bridge, you’ll come
across decorative
residential blocks
with their mooring
spaces for boats.
Frankfurt’s former
Westhafentower
West Harbour today
offers both exclusive lofts and affordable
flats close to the water. Here, in the shadow of
the Westhafentower, small yachts rock gently
on the water Feldmann’s Bar floats on air
certainly be part of the experience. From here, the city reveals its most beautiful
side. And there is plenty of sport as well.
Segelcenter
Main-Neckar-Brücke
Maincafé
Bootshaus am
Eisernen Steg
Rudererdorf
Gerbermühle
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cushions at the jetty, while the Segelcenter
(Sailing Centre) awaits customers. On your way
to the Main-Neckar-Brücke (Railway Bridge),
where ICE trains whiz past, a number of cosy
bars and restaurants entice you to drop in. After
crossing the bridge, the southern bank of
the Main awaits you, with fishermen patiently
casting out their lines for crayfish and rudd.
Along the promenade,
Maincafé
people lounge on picnic
blankets and deckchairs,
”suits” alongside
students, who
like to let their feet
dangle in the water.
The nearby Maincafé
offers everything needed for a pleasant summer
evening: ”Sauergespritzte” (apple wine
with mineral water), deckchairs, boats slowly
pulling past, the water at your feet, and a
perfect view of the famed Frankfurt skyline.
From here, the route takes you back to the
Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, a restaurant
and boat hire, in one of whose many colourful
pedal boats you may float gently on the waves.
The route will also lead those wishing to ven-
Gerbermühle
ture further afield to the Rudererdorf (Rowers’
Village), where rowing boats are let down
into the river, and on to the Gerbermühle,
a former tanning mill popular today as a pub
restaurant plus summer garden, but formerly a
destination often visited by Frankfurt’s favourite
son, Johann Wolfgang Goethe.
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CiTY TOuR 2
Frankfurt is a city of short distances. It is possible to discover ten of the city’s
most important attractions with a walking tour lasting no more than an hour.
Römerberg
Römer
Alte Nikolaikirche
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Red Tour: Frankfurt in 55 Minutes
1 to 10 approx. 55 min.
Römer
The Römerberg is regarded as Frankfurt’s
”Gut Stubb” (Sitting Room). It is bordered
on the east by a row of half-timbered houses
reconstructed true to the originals in the
1980s. To the south, one comes across Alte
Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas’ Church) and Haus
Wertheim, the only remaining original halftimbered
building on the square. The western
flank is dominated by the Römer (City Hall),
whose history dates back to 1322. There is
also plenty to see inside the Römer, such as
the Imperial Room with its portraits of 52
St Nicholas’ Church
Emperor’s Cathedral
crowned heads and the picturesque ”Römerhöfchen,”
a quaint little courtyard. With the
beautiful sounds of its glockenspiel, the Alte
Nikolaikirche (St Nicholas’ Church) enchants
all those within earshot. The organ was in
fact specially constructed to play music of
Kaiserdom
Paulskirche
Goethe-Haus
Hauptwache
Freßgass’
Alte Oper
Opernplatz
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the 17th and 18th
centuries. Behind
the Ostzeile (Eastern
Row), one sees
the mighty tower of
the Kaiserdom (Emperors’
Cathedral).
St Paul’s Church
The gothic-style cathedral,
actually named St. Bartholomew’s
Church, had served as the coronation site
of German emperors since the 16th century
and thus earned itself the title of Emperors’
Cathedral. German history was written just a
stone’s throw away at Paulskirche (St Paul’s
Church), where the first German National
Hauptwache
Assembly convened on 18th May 1848, demanding
unity and democracy. Five minutes’
walk from here, on a street called ”Großer
Hirschgraben,” one finds the Goethe-Haus
(Goethe House), where Johann Wolfgang
Goethe spent his childhood and youth. From
here, proceed to the Hauptwache, a beautifully
restored 18th-century building that once
served as the city’s former guard station. From
the Freßgass’, Frankfurt’s popular culinary
mile (officially named ”Kalbächer Gasse” and
”Große Bockenheimer Straße”), you will arrive
at Alte Oper (Old Opera House) and Opernplatz
(Opera Square). Alte Oper was designed
in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style, destroyed
during World War II and rebuilt in 1981 with
the support of generous donations.
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FRANKFuRT WiTH CHiLdREN
You can experience and enjoy a great deal with children in Frankfurt. For a variety
of fun tips for the little ones, check out the free Children’s Cultural Guide, an
online version of which may be found at www.kultur-frankfurt.de.
Frankfurt Airport
www.frankfurt-airport.de
Stadtwaldhaus
www.stadtwaldhausfrankfurt.de
Be it in water, on land or in the air, children
may be adventurous everywhere in Frankfurt.
To do so, one has to travel around a little in
the city. The airport usually comes to people’s
Old Bonames Airfield
minds first. From the Airport Besucherterrasse
(Airport Visitors’ Terrace), pilots both big
and small can watch the manoeuvres on the
runways and jumbos taking off and landing.
There is also Alter Flugplatz Bonames, a former
airfield, where wild roses and mulleins
push through the cracked tarmac as nature
slowly reclaims the former helicopter landing
strip. The runway, 750 metres long, is still
intact, but these days it is the little tricycle
drivers and bigger inline skaters who roll over
the pavement. The city forest and the Stadtwaldhaus
(Forest Activity Centre) enable fans
of Mother Nature to discover the greener sides
of the Main metropolis. Here, young Frankfurt
locals have the chance to explore the forest
in terraria, under the microscope, or in exhibitions.
A small
brook winds its
way through the
building, while a
tree grows through
its roof. Higher
still is the wooden
Goethe Tower
Goetheturm (Goethe
Tower) with its 196 steps (scheduled to
reopen in Spring 2013) and surrounded by the
Waldspielpark (Forest Playground), which features
a maze, extra-long slides, and children’s
paddling pools. Those longing for the sea are
Rebstockbad
www.bbf-frankfurt.de
Struwwelpeter-Museum
www.struwwelpetermuseum.de
Kindermuseum
www.kindermuseum.
frankfurt.de
Experiminta
www.experiminta.de
urged to head to the Rebstockbad outdoor
public pool, where they’ll experience not only
the splash of gentle waves but also a crashing
surf. Refreshing showers of a more effervescent
nature are to be found at the fountains
of Günthersburgpark. Another adventurous
opportunity takes the form of Abenteuerspielplatz
Colorado-Park (Adventure Playground),
where city children suddenly find themselves
in the middle of the Wild West, with a miniature
Grand Canyon and a Mississippi steamboat
sailing through the grass. Interested in
Rebstockbad
Shock-Haired Peter
discovering nature in a more playful manner?
Then head out to Frankfurt’s very first Kinderwanderweg
(Children’s Hiking Trail) on the
Riedberg. Designed by children for children,
this 4.5-kilometre trail has many exciting tasks
and obstacles waiting for nature enthusiasts of
all ages. And at the Struwwelpeter-Museum
(Shock-Haired Peter Museum), characters such
as ”Soup Kaspar” and ”Fidgety Philip” come to
life with costumes to match. There’s also much
to discover and learn at the Kindermuseum
(Children’s Museum) and the Experiminta,
two museums that cater specifically to the
learning progress of the younger generations.
Children’s Hiking Trail
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MuSEuMS
Frankfurt’s museum landscape is very diverse. The “Museum Embankment” is an important
part of the city’s cultural scene. Please find below a small selection of the museums
to be discovered here. For further information, visit: www.kultur.frankfurt.de.
ARCHAEOLOgiCAL MuSEuM
i City, Karmelitergasse 1, Tel. 212-35896, Tue–
Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Wed 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Initially founded in 1937 as the “Museum
of Local Prehistory and Early History,” the
venue was reopened in 1954 simply as
the Museum of Prehistory and Early History.
In 2002, its name was changed to
the Museum of Archaeology. It presents
archaeological finds from Frankfurt and
its surroundings. www.archaeologischesmuseum.frankfurt.de
CARiCATuRA –
MuSEuM OF COMiCAL ART
i City, Weckmarkt 17, Tel. 212-30161, Tue/Thu–
Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Wed 10:00 am–9:00 pm
The ”Caricatura” is Frankfurt’s newest museum.
More than 4,000 original caricatures
by artists of the New Frankfurt School as
well as a variety of changing exhibitions
have been on show at the historical Leinwandhaus
since autumn of 2008.
www.caricatura-museum.de
gOETHE HOuSE
i City, Großer Hirschgraben 23, Tel. 138800,
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am–
5:30 pm
Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born in this
16th-century house. This is also where he
wrote works such as ”Götz von Berlichingen,”
”Urfaust,” and ”The Sorrows of Young
Werther.” Completely destroyed during
World War II, the Goethe House was rebuilt
true to the original after 1945.
www.goethehaus-frankfurt.de
HiSTORiCAL MuSEuM FRANKFuRT
i City, Fahrtor 2, Tel. 212-35154, Tue–Sun
10:00 am–5:00 pm
This museum, currently being restored,
presents Frankfurt history through a variety
of highly interesting exhibitions. The museum’s
comprehensive collections, featuring
much image material as well as countless
artefacts, enable visitors to discover the
past while also understanding the present
and future of Frankfurt’s cityscape.
www.historisches-museum.frankfurt.de
CHiLdREN’S MuSEuM
i City, Hauptwache 15, Tel. 212-35154, Tue–Sun
10:00 am–6:00 pm
This museum has been enabling “up-andcoming”
researchers to discover the secrets
of our world for over 40 years. Using all of
their senses, children are able to find answers
to all of their questions.
www.kindermuseum.frankfurt.de
LiEBiEgHAuS SCuLPTuRE
COLLECTiON
i City, Schaumainkai 71, Tel. 6500490, Tue/
Fri–Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm, Wed/Thu 10:00 am–
10:00 pm
This villa, the former home of the Liebieg
Family, presents sculptures representing
5,000 years of cultural history. Newly arranged
in 2008, the beautifully preserved
attic with its historical interior from the
early 20th century is also accessible to museum
visitors. www.liebieghaus.de
MuSEuM OF MOdERN ART
i City, Domstraße 10, Tel. 212-30447, Tue/Thu–
Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Wed 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Comprising works from the past 40 years,
this museum is home to one of the most
significant collections of modern art.
www.mmk-frankfurt.de
SENCKENBERg
MuSEuM OF NATuRAL HiSTORY
i Westend, Senckenberganlage 25, Tel. 75420,
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Wed
9:00 am–8:00 pm, Sat–Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Since the museum’s renovation and the
rearrangement of its mighty dinosaur skeletons,
it is possible to look dinosaurs right
in the eyes from a glass lift.
www.senckenberg.de
Senckenberg Museum of Natural History
STÄdEL ART MuSEuM
i Sachsenhausen, Schaumainkai 63,
Tel. 6050980, Tue/Fri–Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm,
Wed/Thu 10:00 am–9:00 pm
With its extensive collection of paintings,
sculptures, and graphic works of art representing
seven centuries, the Städel is today
Germany’s oldest and most important
museum foundation. A spectacular new
underground extension for the museum’s
collection of art from 1945 to the present
was recently completed.
www.staedelmuseum.de
STAgES
Be it children’s theatre, theatre for anglophiles, theatre for fans of satire or great
dramas, Frankfurt’s stages have something for everyone.
ALTE OPER
i City, Opera Square, Tel. 1340400
Frankfurt’s Old Opera House regained its
carefully restored façade in 1981. A wideranging
cultural programme consisting
of more than 340 events attracts up to
450,000 visitors annually.
www.alteoper.de
diE dRAMATiSCHE BÜHNE
i Bockenheim, Leipziger Straße 91 and various
other venues, Tel. 15629037
Here, thespians play Shakespeare’s “As you
like it” with a modern twist. Oftentimes, the
audience is asked to decide whether the actors
are to continue as Romeo or Hamlet.
This form of ad-lib theatre often puts an
entirely new turn on old stage classics.
www.diedramatischebuehne.de
KÜNSTLERHAuS MOuSONTuRM
i Ostend, Waldschmidtstraße 4, Tel. 40589520
This former soap and perfume factory is
today a venue for international artistic exchange.
At the end of the 1980s, cabaret,
theatre, dance theatre and literature moved
into what was then “Frankfurt’s first highrise
building.” www.mousonturm.de
OPER FRANKFuRT
i City, Untermainanlage 11, Tickets: 212-49494
This celebrated opera house has several
times been voted ”Opera House of the
Year.” Here, both contemporary music and
modern interpretations of classic works find
an enthusiastic audience.
www.oper-frankfurt.de
CiNEMAS iN FRANKFuRT
BERGER-KINO Berger Straße 177,
Tel. 9450330
CINEMA Roßmarkt 7, Tel. 21997855
CINESTAR Mainzer Landstraße 681,
Tel. 38985155
CINESTAR METROPOLIS Eschenheimer
Anlage 40, Tel. 95506401
E-KINOS: EUROPA/ELySEE/ESPRIT/
ESPLANADE/ELITE/EDEN, KINO-
CENTER Zeil 125, Tel. 285205
ELDORADO Schäfergasse 29,
Tel. 281348
FILMTHEATER VALENTIN Bolongarostraße
105, Tel. 4692362
Alte Oper Frankfurt
SCHAuSPiEL FRANKFuRT
i City, Schauspiel: Willy-Brandt-Platz, Kammerspiele
(Intimate Theatre): Neue Mainzer Straße 17,
Tel. 212-49494
Renowned directors stage plays at the three
venues of Schauspiel Frankfurt, which include
the ”Schauspielhaus,” the ”Kammerspiele,”
and the ”Box.” Aside from classical
productions, the theatre programme features
numerous premieres and projects for
children and youths.
www.schauspielfrankfurt.de
TigERPALAST VARiETY THEATRE
i City, Heiligkreuzgasse 16–20, Tel. 9200220
The Tigerpalast Variety Theatre is one of the
top venues in the world of high-class variety.
Artists and performers from all over the
world have been appearing here for more
than 20 years. www.tigerpalast.de
THE ENgLiSH THEATRE
i City, Gallusanlage 7, Tel. 24231620
Cultural diversity “made in Mainhattan”:
Here, native speakers and anglophiles will
find a play of interest to them. All plays are
presented in English.
www.english-theatre.de
FILMFORUM HÖCHST Emmerich-Josef-
Straße 46a, Tel. 21245664
HARMONIE Dreieichstraße 54,
Tel. 66371836
KINOPOLIS Main-Taunus-Zentrum,
Tel. 3140314
KINO IM DEUTSCHEN FILMMUSEUM
Schaumainkai 41, Tel. 961220220
MAL SEH’N Adlerflychtstraße 6,
Tel. 5970845
ORFEO’S ERBEN Hamburger Allee 45,
Tel. 70769100
PUPILLE Mertonstraße 26–28,
Tel. 79828976
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MuSiC ANd OTHER EVENTS
Music from all over the world, drum rolls for discerning ears and a spectacular calendar
of events – things never get boring in Frankfurt, as each season has its very
own highlights.
APRIL/MAY
NigHT OF THE MuSEuMS
i 7:00 pm–2:00 am featuring a free bus shuttle
between various museums in Frankfurt and
Offenbach
Once a year, more than 50 museums and
galleries open their doors at night for a
journey of discovery. Musical events, dance
performances, recitals, theatrical plays, and
parties frame current exhibitions.
www.nacht-der-museen.de
JUNE
SCHWEiZER STRASSENFEST
i Sachsenhausen
Every summer for one day only, Schweizer
Straße in Sachsenhausen attracts both
locals and guests from the entire region.
Along this party mile, culinary delicacies
and shows on different stages attract
crowds of visitors.
JULY
iRONMAN EuROPEAN
CHAMPiONSHiPS
i 7th July 2013
This extreme test of endurance attracts over
2,300 participants from more than 50 nations
to Frankfurt, cheered on by more than
350,000 spectators lining the streets. In
total, the ”iron men and iron women” cover
a distance of 226 km: 3.8 km of swimming
in Langen Forest Lake, 180 km of cycling,
and the rest in the form of a marathon run
along the banks of the Main River.
www.ironman.de
Ironman Frankfurt
JULY/AUGUST
BAROCK AM MAiN –
dER HESSiSCHE MOLiÈRE
i Höchst, Bolongarogarten
This theatre festival has been taking place
in Höchst every summer since 2006. Actors
and actresses have their audiences rolling
with laughter in the garden of the baroquestyled
”Bolongaro Palace.”
www.barock-am-main.de
AUGUST
MuSEuM EMBANKMENT FESTiVAL
i The last weekend in August, along both banks
of the Main
This colourful festival turns the banks of
the River Main into a lively party mile. The
museums along the river are open to the
public, while artists give exhibitions of their
work, accompanied by live music, variety
and cabaret performances on numerous
stages. The festival concludes with a spectacular
fireworks display.
www.museumsuferfest-frankfurt.de
Museum Embankment Festival
SEPTEMBER
RHEiNgAu WiNE MARKET
i City, Freßgass’
The Freßgass’ is turned into a cosy wine village
during this popular September festival.
Over 600 red, white, rosé and sparkling
wines, from top-quality vintages to refreshing
summer drinks, may be tasted for more
than a week.
OCTOBER
gERMAN JAZZ FESTiVAL
i Nordend, hr Broadcasting Hall at Hessischer
Rundfunk, Bertramstr. 8, hotline: 155-2000
The German Jazz Festival has been taking
place in the hometown of such famous jazz
musicians as Albert and Emil Mangelsdorff
since 1953. The festival, organised jointly
by Hessischer Rundfunk and the City of
Frankfurt am Main, presents international
stars from the worlds of modern and avantgarde
jazz. www.jazzfestival.hr-online.de
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
CHRiSTMAS MARKET
i City, Römerberg
Every year, Frankfurt’s tallest Christmas tree
stands proudly on the Römerberg. Memories
of childhood days are awakened by
the beautiful wooden merry-go-round and
the many stalls selling arts and crafts and
Christmas tree decorations.
SHOPPiNg
Every district of the city has its very own shopping street. Some of these are
particularly attractive to shoppers thanks to the variety of shops and their pleasant
surroundings.
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BERgER STRASSE
Behind the restored façades of this district’s
beautiful old buildings one finds
flashy boutiques, trendy hairdressers,
fancy sporting goods stores, and trendy
pubs. Grocery and organic food stores
are also to be found here, and increasingly,
traditional specialist stores.
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gOETHESTRASSE
Whether it is Tiffany’s, Pfüller, Louis
Vuitton or Rosenthal Studio House – all
the major designer labels maintain a
shop on this upmarket shopping street.
STATION DISTRICT
KAiSERSTRASSE
Kaiserstraße is a multicultural trading
place for goods and treats from the four
corners of the world. The number of sex
shops is decreasing; in their stead, more
boutiques and trendy pubs are opening.
BOCKENHEIM
LEiPZigER STRASSE
The particular charm of this street is the
constantly changing picture it presents:
traditional businesses in back courtyards,
small fashion boutiques, and in their midst
snack bars and restaurants representing a
complete range of culinary standards.
CITY
SCHiLLERPASSAgE
This costly and elegantly designed passageway
– with iconic shops such as an
esoteric bookstore, fashion labels, and
local designers – offers a rich variety
of goods.
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SACHSENHAUSEN
SCHWEiZER STRASSE
BRÜCKENSTRASSE
Here, tourists and locals mingle joyfully.
One street is lined with delicatessen
stores, the other with the trendiest
Frankfurt fashion labels.
CITY
MYZEiL
This modern shopping mall boasts innovative
architecture and unusual
perspectives. Shoppers have access to
more than 80 shops spread out over
an area of 77,000 sq/m via a 42-metre
self-supporting escalator. The Jumeirah
Frankfurt Hotel and the Palais Quartier
were recently integrated into the building
ensemble.
FLEA MARKET
Alternates weekly between Osthafen and
Schaumainkai; every Saturday from 9:00 am
to 2:00 pm, Flea Market Office: Lindleystr. 14,
Tel. 212-48562, Mon–Thu 8:00 am–4:00 pm,
Fri 8:00 am–1:00 pm. www.hfm-frankfurt.de
FARMERS’ MARKETS
BORNHEIM-MITTE Wed 8:00 am–6:30 pm,
Sat 8:00 am–4:00 pm; City: SCHILLER-
MARKT, Schillerstraße, Fri 9:00 am–6:30 pm;
ERZEUGERMARKT Konstablerwache, Thu
10:00 am–8:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–5:00 pm;
HÖCHST Tue/Fri/Sat 7:00 am–1:00 pm;
FRIEDBERGER PLATZ Fri 10:00 am–8:00 pm.
Municipal Market Services Frankfurt,
Lindleystraße 14, Tel. 212-33698.
www.stadt-frankfurt.de/marktbetriebe
KLEiNMARKTHALLE
City, Hasengasse 5–7, Tel. 212-33696, Mon–
Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am–4:00 pm
www.kleinmarkthalle.de
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SPORTS ANd LEiSuRE
Regardless of how you like to spend your free time, Frankfurt’s sports and recreation offers
are colourfully diverse, with team and individual sports available in equal measure. The
less active may instead relax at the zoo, the botanical gardens, or along the River Main.
COMMERZBANK ARENA
i Sachsenhausen, Mörfelder Landstraße 362,
Tel. 238080121
The Commerzbank Arena features the most
modern technical novelties. Visitors sit beneath
an innovative tent-roof construction
that may be quickly unfolded over the playing
area and refolded again, as required.
Eintracht Frankfurt, the city’s professional
soccer team, plays its home matches here.
The arena also hosts large-scale events of
every variety, including concerts featuring
superstars of rock and pop.
www.commerzbank-arena.de
EiSSPORTHALLE
i Bornheim, Am Bornheimer Hang 4,
Tel. 212-39308, Sept–March 9:00 am–10:30 pm
Whether you are a beginner or near professional,
this ice sports venue is perfect
for skaters of every level. The 9,000-sq/m
skating rink offers plenty of space for skaters
to practice their figure skating or just to
skate away. Open from September to March,
the Eissporthalle offers rental equipment
as well as lessons for both young and old.
www.eissporthalle-ffm.de
PALMENgARTEN
i Westend, Siesmayerstraße 61, Tel. 212-33939,
Feb–Oct 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Nov–Jan 9:00 am–
4:00 pm
A visit of the Palmengarten is like a trip
to the tropics. Metre-high plants and exotic
flowers from various climate zones are on
show in the greenhouses of these extensive
botanical gardens. In mid-June, 12,000
roses are artistically arranged for the Rose
and Light Festival. www.palmengarten.de
Senior Citizens’ Fitness Park
SENiOR CiTiZENS’ FiTNESS PARK
i Bornheim, Rose-Schlösinger-Anlage
Senior citizens have the chance to get
some exercise at this fitness park on Berger
Hang. Various exercise machines specially
conceived to meet the demands of the older
generations help to improve mobility, bal-
ance, strength, stamina, and coordination.
More importantly, pensioners are able to
exercise without being disturbed, as the exercise
equipment is situated on the fringe
of the park. Participants are nevertheless
able to enjoy beautiful views of the scenic
surroundings.
SKATiNg ANd BiKiNg
i Information for skaters: Tel. 622703, bike
rental from Call-a-Bike, Infoline: 0700 05225522
(Mon–Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm)
Explore Frankfurt and its surroundings on
wheels and on your own initiative! The
now-legendary ”Tuesday Night Skating”
event takes place every Tuesday.
www.t-n-s.de
Excellent for short tours: the red and silver
bicycles belonging to Deutsche Bahn
(German Railways), which may be found
throughout the centre of Frankfurt City. A
short phone call is all it takes, and the bikes
are unlocked electronically.
www.callabike.de
ZOOLOgiCAL gARdENS
i Ostend, Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1,
Tel. 212-33735, DST: 9:00 am–7:00 pm, standard
time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Lions, rhinos, crocodiles – Germany’s second
oldest zoo is home to more than 500
species. The apes were moved into a completely
new home in 2008. Here, in the
so-called ”Borgori Forest,” orang-utans, gorillas,
and bonobos are provided with a rain-
forest-like environment. Strolling through a
variety of tropical plants, visitors feel like
they have been taken on a jungle expedition.
Regular guided tours are available.
www.zoo-frankfurt.de
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOuR
FRANKFuRT CARd
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
guidEd TOuRS
www.frankfurt-liebenswert.de
www.frankfurter-stadtevents.de
www.frankfurt.segway-citytour.de
APPLE WiNE EXPRESS
www.ebbelwei-express.com
Tel. 213-22425
FRANKFuRT RiVER CRuiSES
Boat trips, www.primus-linie.de
Mainkai 36, Eiserner Steg
Tel. 1338370
WELLNESS
”Mainhattan,” ”Bankfurt” – these nicknames for the city stand for dynamism and
energy. Our little metropolis also offers numerous wellness and health spa locations,
where locals and visitors will find relaxation and quiet after an exhausting day.
NORDEND
FLOATBASE
i Friedberger Anlage 31–32, Tel. 24240955,
Mon–Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Frankfurt must float! This centrally located
”floatbase” is equipped with two single
and one double pool. Surrounded by celestial
tones and discreet lighting, your body
”floats” weightlessly in the salt-water tanks
and automatically switches off. A complete
absence of external stimuli, such as light
or background noise, makes total relaxation
possible. www.floatbase.de
BORNHEIM
gREEN MAMA BiO SPA
i Berger Straße 275, Tel. 547232, by appointment
only
The idea is for visitors to leave the Bio-Spa
in Bornheim feeling as if they have just taken
a short holiday. This is achieved thanks
to a holistic concept featuring organic body
treatments, Ayurveda and detox massages.
www.green-mama.de
CITY
dAY SPA ANd BEAuTY
FARM, HAMAM & SPA
i Zeil 51, Tel. 29924699, May–Sept: Mon–Sun
12:00 pm–9:00 pm, Oct–April: Mon–Sun 10:00
am–9:00 pm, prices start at EUR 25.00
A harmonious oasis in which to find quiet
and relaxation at the very heart of Frankfurt,
this new Turkish steam bath invites
you to recover from your daily stress at a
pleasant temperature of 40 degrees. The
cleansing of body and soul is at the centre
of this centuries-old oriental tradition.
www.tagesschoenheitsfarm-frankfurt.de
Villa Kennedy
BOCKENHEIM
HEAVEN SPA FRANKFuRT
AT THE RAdiSSON BLu HOTEL
i Franklinstraße 65, Tel. 770155-2500, Mon–Fri
10:00 am–10:00 pm, Sat/Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm,
day ticket: EUR 15.00
This hotel, visually resembling an oversized
headache tablet, has a 500-sq/m health
club situated on the 18th floor. With beautiful
views of the skyline serving as a back-
drop, guests may enjoy the best possible relaxation
provided by the sauna, steam bath,
solarium, or the swimming pool with the
counter-current system. www.heavenspa.de
BOCKENHEIM
HEiAN-KYO-SAuNA AT REBSTOCK-
BAd
i Zum Rebstockbad 7, Tel. 271089-1100,
Mon 2:00 pm–10:00 pm, Tue–Sun 9:00 am–
10:00 pm, 2 hrs. for EUR 8.00 (Mon–Fri),
2 hrs. for EUR 9.00 (Sat/Sun)
A Japanese sauna experience with a Far
Eastern atmosphere, featuring the aromas
of hemlock and kelo fir. You have a choice
of seven sauna chambers, a ”dragon steam
bath,” and a sanarium. Relax in the winter
garden between sauna sessions. The outdoor
area also offers a Mongolian and a Genghis-
Khan sauna. www.rebstockbad-frankfurt.de
CITY
RAMA dAY SPA
i Elefantengasse 1, Tel. 60627976, Tue–Sun
12:00 pm–8:00 pm or by appointment, prices
start at EUR 30.00
A special new massage technique has been
developed from the elements of yoga, acupressure
and reflexology, restoring harmony to
body, mind, and soul. www.rama-day-spa.de
NORDWESTSTADT
TiTuS THERMAL BATHS ANd
SAuNA LANdSCAPE
i Walter-Möller-Platz 2 (Nordwestzentrum),
Tel. 271089-1200, Mon–Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm,
Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm, 2 hrs for EUR 8.00
(Mon–Fri), 2 hrs for EUR 9.00 (Sat/Sun)
Enjoy a sauna experience after the fashion
of the Romans. Spread out over 2,000 sq/m
and three levels, this thermal bathhouse
features 14 chambers ranging in temperature
from +100 degrees to –14 degrees. Six
sauna chambers, two sanariums, and three
steam baths provide variety, as do the exercise
pool and the infusion sauna shaped
like a Roman watchtower.
www.titusthermen-frankfurt.de
SACHSENHAUSEN
ViLLA SPA AT HOTEL ViLLA
KENNEdY
i Kennedy-Allee 70, Tel. 717121160, Mon–Sun
6:30 pm–10:00 pm, day ticket: EUR 90.00
Spa at the highest and most elegant level;
relaxation for body, mind, and soul in an exclusive
hotel atmosphere with a swimming
pool, Finnish sauna, and steam bath plus
fitness studio, yoga, and Pilates.
www.villakennedyhotel.de
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NigHTLiFE
What is going on in the world’s smallest metropolis? Frankfurt offers almost every
style of music you can imagine, so the nights here are sometimes longer than elsewhere.
For more tips, see www.frankfurt-fuer-mich.de.
AdLiB
i Ostend, Schwedlerstraße 8, Tel. 2578095-27,
opening times and admission prices dependent
upon programme
Overlooking Hanauer Landstraße and featuring
magnificent views of Frankfurt’s skyline,
ADLIB is at home on the 8th and 9th
floors of the Alfa Romeo House. Regular
events featuring house music, electronic
music and R ’n’ B, as well as a proprietary
event series performed on the 7th floor
(“Sevens”), round off this club’s range.
www.adlib-ffm.de
APT/APT-PENTHOuSE
i Ostend, Hanauer Landstraße 190,
Tel. 94318299, Thu–Sun 10:00 pm–5:00 am
Having in 2011 found a home in an old
brewery, the “World’s Finest Club” features
a basement refuge as well as a rooftop
terrace. The musical programme includes
funk, acid jazz, soul, and house, presented
by regularly alternating guest DJs. The rooftop
terrace is a popular summertime openair
event location. www.apt-apartment.de,
www.apt-penthouse.de
COCOON CLuB
i Fechenheim, Carl-Benz-Straße 21,
Tel. 9596750, Tue–Sat 7:00 pm–3:00 am,
Club Fri/Sat 1:00 am–6:00 am, admission
prices dependent upon programme
This is the latest and most ambitious project
on the Frankfurt “scene”, including a
mega club where Frankfurt’s techno icon
Sven Väth appears exclusively as resident
DJ. The initiators of this undertaking have
completely reinvented club culture with
flexible walls, gigantic sound machines,
and flashy light displays. www.cocoon.net
dAS BETT
i Gallus, Schmidtstraße 12, Tickets: 0180
5040300 (0.14 EUR/min. using German landline
network. Mobile phone charges may vary), opening
times dependent upon programme
Having found a new home, the focus of
“Das Bett” now is on world music, with particular
emphasis on music from the Balkan
region and funk in all its facets. True to its
motto, “Das Bett” has no dress code and no
“Flash Harrys.” www.bett-club.de
giBSON
i City, Zeil 85-93, Tel. 94947770, opening times
and admission prices dependent upon programme
A brand-new club in the heart of the city.
Be it concerts featuring international stars
or local up-and-comers, house music or the
club’s in-house band, Gibson’s has it all.
On weekends, renowned DJs spin records
on a 50-sq/m stage. www.gibson-club.de
JAZZKELLER
i City, Kleine Bockenheimer Straße 18a,
Tel. 288537, Wed–Sat 9:00 pm–3:00 am
The best jazz in town since 1952! All the
jazz greats from Louis Armstrong to Albert
Mangelsdorff have played in this vaulted
cellar. Well-known artists and newcomers to
the scene continue to perform at this cult
venue. www.jazzkeller.com
KiNg KAMEHAMEHA
i Ostend, Hanauer Landstraße 192, Tel. 4800370,
Fri/Sat 10:00 pm–5:00 am, Offenbach, Beach
Club, Hafeninsel 2, May–Sep from 3:00 pm, free
admission, Fri from 3:00 pm, EUR 3.00, from 5:00
pm, EUR 5.00, Sat/Sun from 12:00 pm, EUR 3.00
and from 5:00 pm, EUR 5.00
At the KingKa, guests sip cocktails at one
of the two bars, loll around in comfy chairs,
enjoy top-class concerts, or dance the night
away to the sounds of house music, rhythm
and blues, or live performances. At the
beach club in Offenbach’s harbour area,
summer never seems to end, with a sandy
beach and deckchairs attracting guests from
near and far. www.king-kamehameha.de
SiLBERgOLd
i City, Heiligkreuzgasse 22, Tel. 20325558, see
programme for opening times and prices
Here, everything glitters in gold, as the
name would suggest. The club is chic and
elegant, without seeming overly exclusive.
The acoustic spectrum ranges from indie
and house to electro. www.silbergold.org
PuLSE/PiPER REd LOuNgE
i City, Bleichstraße 38a, Tel. 13886802,
Mon–Sat from 11:00 am, Sun from 10:00 am,
lounge open daily from 6:00 pm
A successful mixture of bistro, bar, and club
that is not exclusively frequented by the
gay community. Eat, chat, and sip cocktails
in the massive summer garden, dance to
house music – here, it all happens under
one roof. www.pulse-frankfurt.de
ZOOM
i City, Brönnerstraße 5–9, opening times and
admission prices dependent upon programme
After 40 years, this time-honoured club
has begun a new chapter in its history. The
dance and concert club hosts live music as
well as readings and more. Saturday night
is reserved for “electro”, with special theme
events taking place on the other nights.
www.zoomfrankfurt.com
iNTERNATiONAL CuiSiNE
No multicultural city is complete without international cuisine to match. Culinary
variety is available at upmarket eateries, restaurants, bistros, and snack shops for
“the ordinary man.” For more tips, see www.frankfurt-fuer-mich.de.
ARiSTON
i City, Heiligkreuzgasse 29, Tel. 92039950,
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am, closed on Sundays
Situated in the city centre, this first-class
Greek restaurant is well versed in finest Greek
fare. Whether it’s fish or bifteki, everything is
prepared fresh and definitely worth the price.
gOLdMAN RESTAuRANT
i Ostend, Hanauer Landstraße 127,
Tel. 4058689891, Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm,
Mon–Sat 6:30 pm–11:00 pm, closed on Sundays
This restaurant is part of the hotel of the
same name. Thomas Haus is the chef de cuisine
here, serving finest cuisine at very reasonable
prices. A five-course meal is available
for EUR 58.00; the dishes are made
with finest ingredients and much attention
to detail. www.goldman-restaurant.com
Goldman Restaurant
LOHNiNgER
i Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Straße 1,
Tel. 247557860, Mon–Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
Here, Mario Lohninger serves creative cuisine
from his Austrian homeland. The noble
location, decorated in Viennese coffeehouse
style, spoils its guests with much more than
schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn. The large summer
terrace is perfect for al-fresco dining.
www.hoeren-sehen-schmecken.net/de/
lohninger
MERA MASALA
i Ostend, Sandweg 56, Tel. 94340150, Tue–Sun
5:00 pm–midnight, closed on Mondays
Indian cuisine of the finest variety: chutneys,
naan, Tandoori specialities and lassi
are served in authentic style while topquality
dishes offered in a typically cosy
Indian atmosphere are guaranteed to win
over lovers of fine Indian food. Friendly and
efficient service is a matter of course.
www.meramasala.de
OSTERiA AMiCi
i Westend, Leerbachstraße 94, Tel. 551773,
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm, 6:00 pm–11:00 pm,
closed on Sundays
This restaurant, located in a corner house
with a predominantly cool interior, spoils
its guests with the typically warm-hearted
Italian hospitality of its staff. Here, cuisine
”alla mama” is served at excellent value for
money. www.osteria-amici.com
RAMA V
i City, Vilbeler Landstraße 32, Tel. 21996488,
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm + 6:00 pm–11:00 pm,
Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm, Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
This restaurant has been a player in the top
league of Thai cuisine for many years now.
The interior is understatedly elegant; no
seats remain empty at the stylishly decorated
tables. The food is described as ”Royal
Thai,” meaning that fresh ingredients and
herbs are used to create authentic dishes.
www.ramav-frankfurt.de
RESTAuRANT FRANÇAiS
i City, Am Kaiserplatz 1, Tel. 215118 for
reservations, Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–1:45 pm, 6:30
pm–9:30 pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Be it the kitchen, the wine cellar, the atmosphere
or the service, everything about
Restaurant Français is of the highest standard.
Patrick Bittner, the ”Lord of the Pots
and Pans,” masters the art of persuasively
combining the old with the new and is well
acquainted with haute cuisine.
www.frankfurter-hof.steigenberger.de
RESTAuRANT ViLLA MERTON
i Bockenheim, Am Leonhardsbrunn 12, Tel.
703033, Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm and 6:00
pm–10:00 pm, Sat/Sun by advance booking only
Matthias Schmidt is the chef de cuisine
here, also serving finest food to the guests
of the Union International Club. His motto?
Haute cuisine prepared with regional
products, resulting in spectacularly unique
culinary creations. www.koflerkompanie.com
Villa Merton
SHANgHAi
i Nied, Sauerstraße 25, Tel. 397862, Mon–Sat
6:00 pm–10:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm,
6:00 pm–10:00 pm
To taste truly authentic Chinese cuisine,
you have to leave the city centre. The
Shanghai’s German owner sings a hymn of
praise to the cooking skills of the Chinese.
Having been given the best possible introduction
to the basics of this culinary art,
you will soon feel at home in this fusion of
romantic flair and dash of Chinese colour.
www.shanghai-frankfurt.de
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TYPiCAL FRANKFuRT CuiSiNE
Typical for Frankfurt: Good honest fare is to be found in both the small apple wine
pubs and traditional restaurants. Enjoy a glass or two of apple wine or champagne –
the choice is yours. For more tips, visit www.frankfurt-fuer-mich.de.
APFELWEiN SOLZER
i Bornheim, Berger Straße 260, Tel. 452171,
May–Oct: Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–midnight, Nov–
April: Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–midnight, Sunday
12:30 pm–10:00 pm
During wintertime, guests sit inside in the
dark-panelled dining room beneath paintings
by Lino Salini. During summer, they dine
under the green bowers in the courtyard. The
cuisine on offer is traditional Frankfurt specialities,
plus own creations such as ”Bernemer
Schneekanone” and ”Solzers Kartoffelkloß.”
www.solzer-frankfurt.de
Exenberger Zum gemalten Haus
EXENBERgER –
THE SNACK BAR iN FRANKFuRT
i Sachsenhausen, Bruchstraße 14,
Tel. 63390790, Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm,
closed on Sundays
There is usually plenty going on behind
the windows here. The cool décor not only
attracts a certain type of customer, all the
classic dishes from the ”good plain cooking
school” are available, too. You pick up your
dishes at the counter, and are welcome to
go back more than once. All of the dishes
are also available as takeaways.
www.exenberger-frankfurt.de
SCHREiBER-HEYNE PROLETARiAT
i Sachsenhausen, Abtsgässchen 8,
Tel. 67734300, Mon–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
This eatery is yet another subsidiary of the
time-honoured Schreiber-Heyne restaurant
on Mörfelder Landstraße. Typical Frankfurt
fare and Rothenbücher apple wine are
served here in large quantities.
www.schreiber-heyne.de
SCHuCH’S RESTAuRANT
i Praunheim, Alt-Praunheim 11, Tel. 761005,
Mon/Fri 5:00 pm–midnight, Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun
12:00 pm–midnight, closed on Wednesdays
A secluded garden full of chestnut trees,
a cosy dining room with a large window
front for the guests, through which they
are able to watch apples being pressed:
This traditional restaurant has been a family
business for five generations. All of the
specialities available here are apple-based,
including ”Ebbelwei-Hinkelsche” (chicken
in apple wine) and homemade apple wine.
www.schuchs-restaurant.de
ZuM gEMALTEN HAuS
i Sachsenhausen, Schweizer Straße 67,
Tel. 614599, Tue–Sun 10:00 am–midnight
The finger on the pulse of the local culture
of culinary pleasure: They all come here,
locals, and tourists, for they all know how
good it is. ”Rippchen mit Kraut” (spare
ribs with sauerkraut), ”Grüne Soße” (green
sauce), and all other traditional Frankfurt
dishes must be enjoyed with a glass of
Frankfurt apple wine, which, if at all, may
only be mixed with mineral water.
www.zumgemaltenhaus.de
ZuM RAd
i Seckbach, Leonhardsgasse 2, Tel. 479128,
Mon/Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–midnight, Sun 12:00
pm–midnight, closed on Tuesdays
Whether enjoyed under the trees in the
courtyard, surrounded by half-timbered
houses, or leaning against the dark wall panels
inside, the homemade apple wine tastes
great, as do the ambitious seasonal dishes
created in the kitchen. www.zum-rad.de
ZuR STALBuRg
i Nordend, Glauburgstraße 80, Tel. 557934,
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am, Sun 4:00 pm–
midnight
”Äppler” (apple wine), dialect theatre, a
cosy, rustic atmosphere – all of this is available
at this traditional apple wine pub,
home of a small, recently renovated theatre
of the same name. The traditional ”Handkäs’
mit Musik” is a must. www.stalburg.de
Schreiber-Heyne Proletariat
ZuR gOLdEN KRON
i Eschersheim, Alt-Eschersheim 58,
Tel. 95102010, Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–midnight, Sun
11:30 am–midnight, closed on Mondays
This quaint little restaurant with its romantic
courtyard is located in the northwestern
part of the city. Its beautiful rustic interior
radiates a truly cosy atmosphere. Here,
Michael Schmidt serves wholesome dishes
from the upmarket end of the scale.
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iNFORMATiON
TOuRiST iNFORMATiON
Römer, City, Römerberg 27, Tel. 212-38800
Mon–Fri 9:30 am–6:30 pm, Sat/Sun and
public holidays 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Main Train Station
Reception hall of the station building, Tel.
212-38800, Mon–Fri 8:00 am–9:00 pm,
Sat/Sun and public holidays 9:00 am–6:00
pm. info@infofrankfurt.de,
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
ARRiViNg iN ANd dEPARTiNg
FROM FRANKFuRT
FRANKFuRT MAiN TRAiN STATiON
Tel. 01805 996633 connects you with all
departments of Deutsche Bahn and the
main train station (calls cost EUR 0.14/
min. from the German landline network.
Mobile phone charges may vary). For timetable
information, call 0800 1507090
(toll-free). www.bahn.de
FRANKFuRT iNT’L AiRPORT
For flight information and general airport
information, call 01805 3724636
(calls cost EUR 0.14/min. from the German
landline network. Mobile phone charges
may vary). For information on Fraport
visitor services and the visitors’ terrace,
call 690-70291.
Check-in at the AiRail Terminal
A new check-in hall has been set up in the
connecting passage between the long-distance
train station (Fernbahnhof) and the
main airport building. Here, you may check
in up to 45 minutes before your flight is due
to take off. www.airportcity-frankfurt.de
traffiQ
Verkehrsinsel (Mobility information Centre),
Zeil 129, An der Hauptwache. The Mobility
Centre offers advice on local public transport
(bus, rail, car, bicycle, airport information,
etc.). Mon–Fri 9:00 am–8:00 pm, Sat
9:30 am–6:00 pm, Infoline: 01801 069
960 (calls cost EUR 0.39/min. using the
German landline network. Mobile phone
charges may vary, max. EUR 0.42/min.)
24/7. beratung@traffiQ.de, www.traffiQ.de
RMV (RHiNE-MAiN TRANSPORT
ASSOCiATiON)
Alte Bleiche 5, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus.
RMV Hotline: 01801 7684636 (calls cost
EUR 0.39/min. using the German landline
network. Mobile phone charges vary, max.
EUR 0.42/min.) 24/7.
rmv-info@mobilberatung.rmv.de, www.rmv.de
VgF (VERKEHRSgESELLSCHAFT
FRANKFuRT AM MAiN)
Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 8, Tel. 19449.
information booths are situated at the
main train station and on the tram platform
in the direction of Messe Frankfurt, Mon–Fri
8:00 am–7:30 pm, Sat 10:00 am–6:00 pm.
CAR RENTAL SERViCES
AViS
Frankfurt int’l Airport, Terminals 1 + 2 ,
Tel. 69027771. Main Train Station,
Tel. 7997010. www.avis.de
EuROPCAR
Main Train Station (next to the Tourist
information Office), Tel. 2429810.
City East, Hanauer Landstraße 74–76,
Tel. 4057060. www.europcar.de
HERTZ
Main Train Station, Tel. 230484.
gutleutviertel, Camberger Straße 21,
Tel. 24252627. www.hertz.de
CARSHARiNg/RENT-A-BiKE
STAdTMOBiL RHEiN-MAiN
CAR-SHARiNg
Station district, Am Hauptbahnhof 10,
Tel. 95117999. www.stadtmobil.de
BOOK-N-dRiVE CARSHARiNg
Station district, Niddastraße 64,
Tel. 0611 7787777. www.book-n-drive.de
CALL A BiKE
Tel. 07000 5225522 (calls cost EUR 0.13/
min. from the German landline network.
Mobile phone charges may vary).
www.callabike.de
TAXiS
CENTRAL TAXi diSPATCH
Tel. 230001. www.taxi33.de
VELOTAXi
Tel. 0700 VELOTAXI, 71588855 (calls cost
EUR 0.13/min. from the German landline
network. Mobile phone charges may vary).
www.frankfurt.velotaxi.de
VERKEHR
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city map
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CiTY MAP
1
Theatres and Concerts
1
Sights
1
Museums
1
SigHTSEEiNg TOuR 1
»Stroll along the Main«
Starts at: Eiserner Steg, D5
1
SigHTSEEiNg TOuR 2
»Frankfurt in 55 Minutes«
Starts at: Römer, C5
THEATRES AND CONCERTS
1 Alte Oper B4
2 Batschkapp A4
3 Bäppi im Theatrallalla A6
4 Brotfabrik A1
5 Bockenheimer Depot B2
6 Cooky’s C4
7 Die KÄS (Kabarett)
Cabaret B7
8 Die Katakombe,
Theater für Kinder
Theatre for Children B6
9 Die Komödie D4
10 Die Schmiere D4
11 English Theatre C/D4
12 Exzess-Halle, Die dramatische
Bühne
The Dramatic Stage A1
13 Festhalle C2
14 Freies Schauspiel Ensemble
Frankfurt (Kommunikationsfabrik)
D1
15 Fritz-Rémond-Theater B7
16 Gallus Theater E1
17 Hessischer Rundfunk A4
18 Hochschule für Musik u.
Darstellende Kunst
College of Music and
Performing Arts B4
19 Interkulturelle Bühne
Intercultural Stage A7
20 Internationales Theater
International Stage C6
21 Jahrhunderthalle E1
22 Jazzkeller C4
23 Kellertheater – Junge
Bühne Frankfurt C/D6
24 Kinder- und
Jugendtheater Frankfurt
Frankfurt Children’s
and Youth Theatre A2
25 Künstlerhaus
Mousonturm B7
26 Landungsbrücken E1
27 Neues Theater Höchst E1
28 Papageno-Musiktheater
im Palmengarten A2
29 Romanfabrik C7
30 Städtische Bühnen
(Oper, Schauspiel)
Municipal Stages
(Opera, Playhouse) D4
31 Stalburg Theater A5
32 Südbahnhof E5
33 The Forsythe Company B2
34 Theaterhaus, Kinder-
undJugendtheaterzentrum Children’s and Youth
Theatre Centre C6
35 Theater Willy Praml,
Naxos-Halle B7
36 Tigerpalast B6
SigHTS
1 Römer/Römerberg C/D5
2 Dom/Dommuseum
Cathedral/Cathedral
Museum C5
3 Archäologischer Garten
Archaeological Gardens C5
4 Paulskirche
St Paul’s Church C5
5 Katharinenkirche
St Catherine’s Church C4
6 Liebfrauenkirche
Church of Our Lady C5
7 Alte Nikolaikirche
St Nicholas‘ Church C5
8 St. Leonhardskirche
St Leonard’s Church D5
9 Dominikanerkloster
Dominican Monastery C5
10 Goethe-Haus und
Goethe-Museum
Goethe House and
Goethe Museum C4
11 Hauptwache C4
12 Alte Oper B4
13 Literaturhaus
House of Literature C/D6
14 Börse
Stock Exchange B/C4
15 Eschenheimer Turm B4
16 Hauptbahnhof
Main Train Station D3
17 Festhalle/Messegelände
Festival Hall/Fairgrounds
C2
18 Holzhausenschlösschen A4
19 Palmengarten A2
20 Botanischer Garten
Botanical Gardens A2
21 Koreanischer Garten
Korean Garden A3
22 Chinesischer Garten
Chinese Garden B6
23 Nizza/Grünanlage
The Gardens of Nice D4
24 Zoologischer Garten
Zoological Gardens B/C7
PHOTOS Lord Mayor Peter Feldman: Frank Widmann / Title: Felix Schaffernicht, Fotolia / Sommerhoffpark: Karola Neder (PIA) / Historical
Museum: Jörg Baumann / Messe Frankfurt GmbH / PIA, Ann-Kathrin Rose / ECB: ISOCHROM.com / Hühnermarkt: HH Vision, DomRömer
GmbH / Historical Museum: Architekten Lederer+Ragnarsdóttir+Oei / Degussa: DIC/KSP-Architekten/Prof. Mäckler, Frankfurt am Main /
Eiserner Steg, Westhafentower, Maincafé, Emperors’ Cathedral, Goethe Tower: Yasmin Djeddi / Gerbermühle / Römer: PIA, Kontrast Fotodesign
GbR / St Nicholas’ Church: Nicole Richter / St Paul’s Church: fotolia / Hauptwache: PIA, Eva Olender / Bonames Airfield: Stefan Cop /
25 Alt-Sachsenhausen
Old Sachsenhausen D6
26 Flohmarkt
Flea Market D5, C7
(Saturdays, alternating
every two weeks between
Osthafen, Lindleystraße)
27 Maintower C4
MuSEuMS
1 Archäologisches Museum,
Karmeliterkloster
Archaeological Museum,
Carmelite Monastery D4
2 Bibelhaus-Erlebnismuseum
House of Bible D5
3 Deutsches Architekturmuseum
German
Architecture Museum D4
4 Deutsches Filmmuseum
German Film Museum D4
5 Dialogmuseum
Dialog Museum C7
6 Eintracht Frankfurt
Museum E5
7 Experiminta B1
8 Explora A6
9 Fotografie Forum
Frankfurt C5
10 Frankfurter Kunstverein
Steinernes Haus
Frankfurt Art Association
Steinernes Haus C5
11 Geldmuseum
Money Museum A2
12 Hammermuseum
Hammer Museum D3
13 Historisches Museum
Historical Museum D5
14 Ikonen-Museum
Icon Museum D5
15 Jüdisches Museum
Jewish Museum D4
16 Kindermuseum
Children’s Museum C4
17 Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung
Liebieghaus Sculpture
Collection E3/4
18 Museum der Weltkulturen,
Galerie 37
Museum of World
Cultures, Gallery 37 D4
19 Museum für Angewandte
Kunst Museum of
Applied Arts D5
20 Museum für Komische
Kunst, Caricatura
Museum of Comical Art,
Caricatura C5
21 Museum für Kommunikation
Museum of
Communication D4
22 Museum für Moderne
Kunst Museum of
Modern Art C5
23 Museum Giersch E3
24 Museum Judengasse
C5/6
25 Portikus D5
26 Schirn Kunsthalle C5
27 Senckenberg
Naturmuseum
Senckenberg Museum
of Natural History B2
28 Städelsches Kunstinstitut
und Städtische Galerie
Städel Art Institute and
Municipal Gallery E4
29 Stoltze-Museum C5
30 Heinrich-Hoffmann-
Museum, Struwwelpeter-
Museum
Shock-Haired Peter
Museum B2
Rebstockbad: Bäderbetriebe Frankfurt / Shock-Haired Peter Museum Frankfurt / Children’s Hiking Trail: Kathrin Wicke, Manuela Roll / Caricatura
Museum Frankfurt: Kraneburg / Senckenberg Museum of Natural History: PIA / Alte Oper Frankfurt / Ironman: XDREAM / Museum Embankment
Festival: Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board / Fitness: Ralf Oeser / Zoo: Frankfurt Tourist+Congress Board / Villa Kennedy / Goldman Restaurant
/ Villa Merton / Exenberger / Zum gemalten Haus / Schreiber Heyne Proletariat / traffiQ /// The publisher assumes no responsibility and may
not be held liable for the accuracy of the information contained herein. Pages 19 and 21 to 24 contain recommendations by Journal Frankfurt.

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