Living in Frankfurt - Frankfurt am Main

WELCOME TO
FRANKFURT!
Frankfurt am Main is very happy to
welcome you as a new citizen. Whether
it was your work or private reasons
that brought you here, whether you
are planning to stay here indefi nitely
or only for a limited time – the City
of Frankfurt wants to help you adjust
quickly and feel welcome. Our little
brochure for new citizens, which was
produced in co-operation with traffi Q,
our public-transportation provider,
can be your fi rst guide for fi nding
your way through our city.
Each year, approximately 45,000
new citizens move to Frankfurt, half
of them from abroad. With her international
airport, Frankfurt is one
of the most cosmopolitan cities in
Europe, with more than 170 nationalities
living together in peace. Almost
a third of Frankfurt’s 660,000
citizens are foreign nationals. We are
very proud of our long tradition as a
tolerant and liberal city.
Frankfurt – the center of fi nance, the
European city, the traffi c hub, the
world’s smallest metropolis. When
you think of this city, her skyline,
her airport, her stock exchange, the
Book Fair, or St. Paul’s Church come
to mind – but also, of course, Johann
Wolfgang Goethe, a native son of
Frankfurt. Famous writers and modern
artists have made Frankfurt a city
of culture. Our numerous museums
along the Museum Riverbank and
in town, the art galleries, theaters,
movie houses, and concert halls are
indicative of a rich and vibrant cultural
scene. The Frankfurt Opera has
won many national and international
awards for its
well-known
productions.
Frankfurt is a
city for the people.
We welcome thecommitment of our
citizens. Countless clubs, societies,
and associations as well as the 430
foundations who call this city home
take an active part in supporting
and promoting sports and culture
in Frankfurt. There is always some
sports event going on in Frankfurt,
as the city will, for example, host the
International German Gymnastics
Festival in 2009. Indoor and outdoor
pools, public sports facilities, an iceskating
rink, and a golf course are
waiting for you. And there is in-line
skating, marathon, triathlon, biking,
and – last but not least – men’s and
women’s soccer: Frankfurt, the city
of sports, has something to offer for
everyone.
I hope this brochure will inspire you
to discover many wonderful and interesting
aspects of the city.
Yours truly,
Petra Roth
Mayor
Ë We invite you to attend a reception
in the Römer – more information
in the voucher booklet.
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Photo: Uwe Nölke