Living in Frankfurt - Frankfurt am Main

Ë sights22X FRANKFURTHIGHLIGHTS1 Alte Oper (Old OperaHouse) Neo-Renaissancestyleconcert hall, designedby Berlin architect RichardLucae.2 Eiserner Steg (IronFoodbridge) This footbridge,which is actually made ofsteel, is one of Frankfurt’smost famous historicalmonuments, depicted oncountless postcards.3 Rhine-Main Airport Oneof the most important hubs ofinternational air traffi c.4 Frankfurt Stock ExchangeNeo-Renaissancestyledomed structure. Sincethe opening of the new facilities,only the open-outcrytrading of Germany’s leadingstock exchange takes place inthis building.5 Goethe-Haus PoetJohann Wolfgang Goethe(1749–1832) spent hisadolescence in this houseand wrote some of his earlyworks, including the Urfaustand Götz von Berlichingen,here.6 Hauptwache (MainGuard House) As a formermilitary prison, this buildinghad “guests” such as the(in)famous outlaw “Schinderhannes”.In 1833, a smallband of young revolutionariesstormed the building in afailed attempt to overthrowthe city militia.7 Old Town of Höchst Thehistorically signifi cant oldtown is made up of timberframehouses and attractsvisitors with picturesquenooks and architecturalgems.8 Kaiserdom (Emperors’Cathedral) Saint Bartholomewwas never the seat of abishopric and is thus not actuallya cathedral, but between1562 and 1792, fifty-twoGerman kings and emperorswere crowned in this church.9 Karmeliterkloster(Carmelite Monastery)Frankfurt’s only preservedmedieval monastery complex.Today it houses theArcheological Museum aswell as the Institute for CityHistory.10 Kleinmarkthalle (LittleMarkets Hall) About fi ftymarket stalls offerregional delicacies as wellas delicatessen from aroundthe world.11 Main Tower The onlyskyscraper in Frankfurtaccessible to the generalpublic.12 Main River BankFrankfurt thrives along theriver. Bars, cafés, a kebabboat, a Main River Bankand a Museum Riverbankfestival all draw Frankfurtersto the green banks of theRiver Main.13 Museumsufer(Museum Riverbank) Oneof Germany’s and Europe’smost prestigious locationsfor art exhibits: on the southernbank of the Main River,14 museums are lined uplike pearls on a string.14 Paulskirche(St. Paul’s Church) In this sandstone-revettedoval, Germany’sNational Assembly (the “FrankfurtParliament”) convened in1848. Today, the Peace Prizeof the German Book Trade aswell as the Goethe Prize areawarded in this building.15 Portikus Since April2006, on an island in theMain River near the OldBridge. This exhibition hallfor contemporary art showsrecent works of well-known,but also of young internationalartists.16 Römer Frankfurt’s venerablecity hall. The historyof this complex dates backto 1322. The Kaisersaal(Emperors’ Hall) with theportraits of all 52 monarchscrowned in Frankfurt iscertainly worth a visit.17 Römerberg This spacioussquare in front of theRömer, with the Fountain ofJustice, the Old St. Nicholas’Church, a row of half-timberedbuildings and thecity hall forms the heart ofFrankfurt.18 Palmengarten(Palm Garden) The fascinatingdiversity of the plantkingdom is presented inpalm houses and othergreenhouses as well as inthematic gardens.19 Sachsenhausen Frankfurt’snightlife district withtraditional cider pubs andtrendy hangouts.20 Saalgasse This narrowlane successfully “quotes”historical styles of architecturewith great sensitivity.21 Stadtwald (CityForest) A forest with 5,000hectares (12,355 acres) ofponds, paths for strolling, hiking,and horseback riding, the“StadtWaldHaus,” restaurants,and the Goethe Tower, offersgreat recreation for all.22 Zoo An oasis for humansand animals alike in the heartof a big city. The FrankfurtZoo gained internationalfame through the activities ofits legendary director, the lateBernhard Grzimek.

3CONTENTS2 sights FRANKFURT HIGHLIGHTS4 city history A BRIEF CHRONICLE OF FRANKFURT5 the mayor WELCOME TO FRANKFURT6 service NEW IN FRANKFURT9 neighborhoods FRANKFURT’S DISTRICTS16 mobility GETTING AROUND IN FRANKFURT23 jobs + education WORKING AND LEARNING26 service WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER30 culture + entertainment THEATERS AND MUSEUMS36 fitness + activities SPORTS AND RECREATION42 good to know FRANKFURT CONTACTSPUBLICATION INFORMATIONPublished by:Presse- und Informationsamt(Press and Information Offi ceof Frankfurt am Main)Römerberg 3260311 Frankfurt am MainTel. 069 212-33362traffi Q – Local TransportationCompany Frankfurt mbH(www.traffi Q.de)V.i.S.d.P.(Editor in charge):Nikolaus MünsterEditorial Staff:Sabrina Engelmann,Andrea Kirch, Rita Machold,Winfried Schmitz,Almuth WesteckerGraphic Design:DiehlDesign GmbHFrankfurt am MainPrinted by:BGR DRUCK-SERVICE GMBHFrankfurt am MainCopies printed:30,000(25,000 German,5,000 English)Information as ofDec. 2008The publisher assumes no responsibility and cannot be held liable for the accuracy of the information contained herein.Photos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, Fotolia

Ë city historyA BRIEF CHRONICLEOF FRANKFURT794 “Franconovurt” is fi rstmentioned in a document1150 The Frankfurt Fair is fi rstmentioned1356 The Golden Bull decreesFrankfurt to be the citywhere German kings wouldbe elected1405 The buildings called“Zum Römer” and “ZumGoldenen Schwan” areconverted into a city hall1533 The Reformation reachesFrankfurt1585 The Stock Exchange isestablished1614 The “Fettmilch Rebellion,”triggered by Frankfurt’senormous debts, leads toanti-Jewish riots1711 Fire in the Jewish ghetto1749 Johann Wolfgang Goethe isborn1792 Francis II is the last Emperorcrowned in Frankfurt1815 Frankfurt becomes a FreeCity and the seat of theFederal Assembly of theGerman Federation, the“Bundestag”1833 “Frankfurter Wachensturm”(Guard House Assault): thefailed attempt of radicalstudents and craftsmento start a revolutionaryuprising1848 The fi rst German NationalAssembly convenes at St.Paul’s Church1866 Frankfurt is annexed byPrussia1871 The Treaty of Frankfurtends the Franco-PrussianWar1875 Frankfurt’s populationexceeds 100,000 for thefi rst time1888 The Central station(Hauptbahnhof) opens1914 Foundation of theJohann Wolfgang GoetheUniversity1925–1930 City architect and plannerErnst May stimulates urbandevelopment1928–1931 The main building of IGFarben (Poelzig Building) iserected1933 The National Socialists takeover the city hall and forceMayor Ludwig Landmanninto exile1944 Frankfurt’s city centeris almost completelydestroyed in air raids1945 U.S. troops liberate the city1949 Frankfurt almost becomesthe capital of the FederalRepublic of Germany1955 The population exceeds600,0001957 The German Bundesbank(Federal Bank) beginsoperation1963–1965 The “Auschwitz Trial” takesplace in Frankfurt1968 The Frankfurt subwaysystems is opened1981 The Old Opera House,which had been destroyedin World War II, is rebuilt1984 Development of theMuseum Riverbank begins1997 Frankfurt’s tallestskyscraper is completed1998 The European Central Bank(ECB) begins operation2000 The University begins torelocate to the PoelzigBuilding and to Riedberg2005 The Römer celebrates its600th anniversary2006 Frankfurt is one of thevenues of the FIFA SoccerWorld Cup2008 The 60th annual FrankfurtBook Fair sets a new visitorrecordPhotos: Institut für Stadtgeschichte, Tourismus + Congress GmbH, Stadt Frankfurt am Main

5WELCOME TOFRANKFURT!Frankfurt am Main is very happy towelcome you as a new citizen. Whetherit was your work or private reasonsthat brought you here, whether youare planning to stay here indefi nitelyor only for a limited time – the Cityof Frankfurt wants to help you adjustquickly and feel welcome. Our littlebrochure for new citizens, which wasproduced in co-operation with traffiQ,our public-transportation provider,can be your fi rst guide for fi ndingyour way through our city.Each year, approximately 45,000new citizens move to Frankfurt, halfof them from abroad. With her internationalairport, Frankfurt is oneof the most cosmopolitan cities inEurope, with more than 170 nationalitiesliving together in peace. Almosta third of Frankfurt’s 660,000citizens are foreign nationals. We arevery proud of our long tradition as atolerant and liberal city.Frankfurt – the center of fi nance, theEuropean city, the traffi c hub, theworld’s smallest metropolis. Whenyou think of this city, her skyline,her airport, her stock exchange, theBook Fair, or St. Paul’s Church cometo mind – but also, of course, JohannWolfgang Goethe, a native son ofFrankfurt. Famous writers and modernartists have made Frankfurt a cityof culture. Our numerous museumsalong the Museum Riverbank andin town, the art galleries, theaters,movie houses, and concert halls areindicative of a rich and vibrant culturalscene. The Frankfurt Opera haswon many national and internationalawards for itswell-knownproductions.Frankfurt is acity for the people.We welcome thecommitment of ourcitizens. Countless clubs, societies,and associations as well as the 430foundations who call this city hometake an active part in supportingand promoting sports and culturein Frankfurt. There is always somesports event going on in Frankfurt,as the city will, for example, host theInternational German GymnasticsFestival in 2009. Indoor and outdoorpools, public sports facilities, an iceskatingrink, and a golf course arewaiting for you. And there is in-lineskating, marathon, triathlon, biking,and – last but not least – men’s andwomen’s soccer: Frankfurt, the cityof sports, has something to offer foreveryone.I hope this brochure will inspire youto discover many wonderful and interestingaspects of the city.Yours truly,Petra RothMayorË We invite you to attend a receptionin the Römer – more informationin the voucher booklet.Photo: Uwe Nölke

6Ë serviceNEW IN FRANKFURTYou are new in Frankfurt, and you would like to fi nd your way aroundin your new home town? The City of Frankfurt wants to assist you byproviding informative Websites and brochures.The most important information plus interesting tipsare available on our Website, www.frankfurt.de, whereyou will also be introduced to Frankfurt’s Citizens’ AdviceService (Bürgerberatung), which provides personalassistance that will help you get settled in Frankfurt.Many services can be obtained with a single stop at theBürgeramt (Citizens’ Bureau).On the German-language home page, you will also find aservice specially designed for new citizens. You can access itby clicking on the corresponding link in the navigation baron the right-hand side of your screen, under “Frankfurt für”.This service is meant to provide you with an initial orientation.We have summarized key information and services, soyou will quickly find your way around in your new environmentand feel at home as soon as possible. Among other things,you will get more detailed information about life in yourparticular neighborhood, be introduced to the wide range ofrecreational opportunities, and find many online forms providedby a variety of departments that youcan fill out at home instead of running fromone office to another. Our check list can helpyou organize your move and remind youof important details that you should notforget as a new citizen of Frankfurt.For all other problems, future questions and suggestions,please use the wide range of services provided on Frankfurt’soffi cial Website, www.frankfurt.de.

You have moved to Frankfurt from abroad? At www.newcomers-network.de you will fi nd additional informationand also an invitation to join an international“Stammtisch.”FRANKFURT FOR ME!There is plenty to discover in Frankfurt: a little theaternext to a pub, a club in the ECB, themed bike tours acrossthe city or busy farmers’ markets in the neighborhoods.You can fi nd all these events at a glance in “Frankfurtfür mich!” (“Frankfurt for me!”), the only information serviceof its kind in the entire country. You can get it everyThursday by e-mail to keep you informed on the eventsof your choice and on dates to remember for the upcomingweek – free of charge! Just register on our Website,www.frankfurt.de, in the “Newsletter” section: There is noquicker way for getting to know Frankfurt!PERSONAL ASSISTANCEWhen you move to Frankfurt, you can get additional assistanceand advice from a variety of sources that provideinformation by phone or in person about everythingthe city has to offer. The most important contacts areBürgerberatung (Citizens’ Advice Service) and Bürgeramt(Citizens’ Bureau).The Citizens’ Advice Service can help you if you have anyquestions, but also if you have problems with the administration,want to know which department is in charge, orThe Westhafenturm(Western PortTower) inthe GutleutQuarterPhotos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, iStockphoto

8just need information on any matter relating to the City ofFrankfurt – the Citizens’ Advice Service is at your service!Citizens’ Advice Service at the Frankfurt Forum,Römerberg 32, 60311 FrankfurtAvailable Monday thru Friday from 08:00 hrs.:phone: 069 212-40000, fax: 069 212-33576buergerberatung@stadt-frankfurt.deBusiness hours:Mon–Wed 10:00–16:30 hrs., Thu 10:00–18:00 hrs.,Fri 10:00–14:00 hrs.BÜRGERAMT (CITIZENS’ BUREAU)Frankfurt has seven Citizens’ Bureaus (Bürgerämter) andfour branch offices. You may visit the Citizens’ Bureau thatis most convenient for you. The Central Citizens’ Bureauis located city at Zeil 3. Additional Citizens’ Bureaus canbe found in these districts: Höchst, Sachsenhausen, Dornbusch,Nordwest, Nieder-Eschbach, and Bergen-Enkheim.Business hours: Mon+Thu 09:00–18:00 hrs., Tue+Wed07:30–13:30 hrs., Fri 07:30–13:00 hrs. You may also contactthe Citizens’ Bureaus by dialing 212-30600 or sendingan e-mail to buergeramt.zentrale@stadt-frankfurt.de.Citizen‘s BureauFor the exact addresses of the Citizens’ Offi ces listedabove and the branch offi ces, please refer to the brochure“Adressen von A bis Z,” which is also included inyour kit for new citizens.At the Bürgeramt, you may registeryour new address after yourmove, and you can also obtainthese services:Ë registrations and changes ofaddressË initial applications andapplications for extension ofa residence permitË offi cial confi rmations ofresidence and registrationË excerpts from the RegistryË passports, ID cards, children’spassports, international traveldocumentsË certifi cationsË changes of motor-vehicleregistrationsË police clearancesË excerpts from the CentralBusiness RegisterË application for driver’slicensesË invitation of foreignnationals requiring visaË wage tax cardsË dog registrations

9Ë neighborhoodsFRANKFURT’SDISTRICTSFrankfurt’s 43 completely different districts give the city her distinctiveand unique character. Some – like Sachsenhausen or Nordend – have thesize of small cities, while others – like Berkersheim – have the appearanceof quaint little villages.DOWNTOWN DISTRICTSOld Town, City, Bahnhofsviertel, Westend, Nordend,Ostend, Gutleut Quarter, Gallus, Bockenheim,Ginnheim, Eschersheim, Dornbusch, Eckenheim,Preungesheim, Bornheim.Those who live here, truly live in the heart of Frankfurt.The park-like green belt that extends from the JewishMuseum via the Old Opera House, the EschenheimTower and Bethmann Park to the recently rebuilt CityLibrary surrounds the inner city. At Hauptwache, Konstablerwache,Opernplatz, and Rossmarkt, you can feelthe heartbeat of this vibrant city. Go shopping on Zeiland Goethestraße, do business at the Stock Exchange,grab a bite on the “Freßgass’” – Frankfurt City is alwaysPhotos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Harald H. Schröder)

10Frankfurt, the media cityFrankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungFrankfurter RundschauFrankfurter Neue PresseBildWelt kompaktJournal FrankfurtPrinzHessischer Rundfunkbusy. At the same time, there is no lack in tranquil spotsto rest and relax – around the Emperors’ Cathedral atthe Römerberg, between the Dominican and CarmeliteMonasteries and the Convent of Our Lady, the Old Townof Frankfurt shows its most peaceful side. As a contrast,you have the more colorful “Bahnhofsviertel”, the quarteraround the Central Station, where you can experiencediversity and an international ambiance. Life beyond thegreen park belt (“Anlagenring”) takes you back to Germany’sGründerzeit (1871–1914). Hesse’s largest universitymoved to the Westend in 2006, where embassies, banks,and advertising agencies provide a cosmopolitan fl air.The Nordend, especially the Holzhausen Quarter, offersbourgeois coziness in beautiful old buildings, while theOstend is currently experiences another age of renewal,with the construction of the new headquarters of theEuropean Central Bank on the grounds of the ancientGroßmarkthalle (Wholesalers Market Hall) spearheadingan international, contemporary development.Zeil, Frankfurtsshopping mileThe Westhafen Tower looms like a giant “Geripptes” (theglass with a lozenge cut traditionally used to serve thelocal cider) on the banks of the River Main, symbolizinglife in the Gutleut Quarter in the 21st century: directly bythe riverside. The quality of life is also keeps increasingin the “Gallus”, whith the new “City-West” and the developmentof the former freight depot. Bockenheim hasalways been Frankfurt’s “Latin Quarter,” home to manyof the city’s college students. Leipziger Straße is a smaller

11version of the “Zeil” shopping mile. Ginnheim is hometo the “Asparagus,” Germany’s second-tallest televisiontower. Together with Eschersheim, this neighborhood islocated on a hill above the Nidda, Frankfurt’s second,smaller river. The banks of the Nidda, which originatesat the Vogelsberg and fl ows into the Main River at the“Wörthspitze” in Höchst, provide a popular recreationarea for the citizens of Frankfurt. Not far from the complexof the Hessischer Rundfunk or HR, the local televisionbroadcaster, is Dornbusch. In 1949 this part of thecity almost became the home of the Bundestag, Germany’sFederal Parliament. The neighboring districts of Eckenheimand Preungesheim frame the Main Cemetery,which by itself is a special attraction in Frankfurt thatinvites you to take a little stroll and look for the gravesof Frankfurt’s famous sons and daughters – not only onmisty Sundays in November. On the other end of theliveliness scale is Bornheim. This “jolly village,” togetherwith Bockenheim, is a favorite among the young and theyoung-at-heart. What Leipziger Straße is to Bockenheim,Berger Straße is to Bornheim: a small, yet vibrant shoppingstreet outside of downtown, with weekly farmers’markets, trendy cafés, and cider pubs.SOUTHERN DISTRICTSOberrad, Sachsenhausen, Niederrad, Airport.Frankfurt’s South, which comprises Oberrad, Sachsenhausen,Niederrad, and the Airport,Ginnheim’sAsparagus(above), viewof Oberrad(below)Photos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Karola Neder, Harald H. Schröder, Tanja Schäfer)

12The Städelon the Mainriverbanklies “dribbdebach”, which, in the local vernacular, means“beyond the [Main] river.” These are neighborhoods fullof contrasts: Oberrad, the “City of Gardeners,” is a ruralvillage where the herbs are grown that go into the famous“Grie’ Soß,” a green sauce that is a local specialty.Photos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Karola Neder, Tanja Schäfer)On the other end is Niederrad, famous for its “Bürostadt”(Offi ce City). And in between lies Frankfurt’s largest andprobably best-known district, Sachsenhausen. The MuseumRiverbank, which is truly unique in Germany, traditionalcider pubs, the bars around the Affentorplatz(Monkey Gate Square) and hip cafés along the SchweizerStraße: Sachsenhausen is a place to hang out for touristsand natives alike. “Brunnenkönigin” (Fountain Queen)and “Klappergass’,” Goethe Tower and professional bikeracing – without Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt wouldn’t behalf of what it is today. And the same applies to the airport:As one of the largest and busiest on the continent,the airport is a “city within the city,” with hospitals, shoppingmalls, and a population of 236 – believe it or not!WESTERN DISTRICTSGriesheim, Schwanheim, Nied, Höchst, Sindlingen,Zeilsheim, Unterliederbach, Sossenheim.Those who live in the Western parts of Frankfurt have aparticular identity on top of being Frankfurters. The prestigiousadministrative center at the Bolongaro Palace, achina factory, a pedestrian zone, a palace and Frankfurt’s

13oldest church lend a special distinction to the main districtof Höchst. This is the location where the Nidda joins theMain River in a picturesque setting, where timber-framebuildings and cobblestone streets make it easy to forgetthe big city around the corner. And yet, like no other part ofthe city, the West is characterized by an industrial culture:a railroad repair shop that was shut down a long time agoin Nied, waste dips in Griesheim (jokingly referred to as the“Alps”), the former compound of Hoechst AG in Sindlingen,and workers’ housing estates everywhere, many of themwith small gardens: In the West, work and recreation aremore intertwined than in other parts of Frankfurt. And thejobs themselves have also changed – old paint factorieshave been taken over by IT and bio-tech companies, and theHöchst industrial park has become one of Europe’s largestresearch centers, which also includes production facilities.And yet there is plenty of space for nature: Zeilsheim, forexample, the westernmost district, is entirely surroundedby woods, and an alley of chestnut trees leads into town.Schwanheim, on the other side of the Main River, offers refugeto rare species of animals in the “Schwanheim Dunes”conservation area, and the districts of Unterliederbach andSossenheim, as different as they are, are located at the footof the Taunus mountains, linking the big city with nature.NORTHERN DISTRICTSRödelheim, Hausen, Praunheim, Niederursel,Heddernheim, Riedberg, Bonames, Nieder-Eschbach,Berkersheim, Harheim, Nieder-Erlenbach,Frankfurter Berg.Few districts are as quaint and peaceful as Frankfurt’sNorth and Northwest. Hausen, Rödelheim, Praunheim,Hundertwasserkindergartenin Heddernheimand viewof the NiddaRiver

14Sybille NicolaiActress,anchorwoman,authorand Heddernheim are located directly on the Nidda River.Brentano Park (with the Bretano Bath), Volkspark Niddatal(Niddatal People’s Park), Römerstadt (Roman City),and Riedweisen (Ried Meadows) with the EschersheimOpen-Air Pool provide ample recreational value. But theold farming villages between Taunus and Wetterau arealso characterized by – and frequently named after – thelittle brooks and creeks. There is no doubt that life, comparedto the inner city, is more relaxed out here, whereslow-running rivers and babbling brooks like Nidda andEschbach determine the rhythm of life.In Berkersheim, show horses are ledthrough the streets by their riders, whileHarheim almost has the ambiance ofa spa. Nieder-Eschbach and Bonamesare linked to the inner city by subway connections,and Frankfurter Berg offers an excellent viewof the peaks of Altkönig and Großer Feldberg. Kalbach-Riedberg, Frankfurt’s youngest district, is surrounded bynature. In Bonifatius Park and Kätcheslach Park, familiesfeel as much at home as students from the neighboringscience faculties. This district is not only home to the new“To me, Frankfurt is awonderful mixture ofminiature metropolis and urban village.Spectacular skyscrapers are located only astone’s throw from local cider pubs, and from the EnglishTheatre and Frankfurt’s Volkstheater (literally, People’sTheater) – and halfway down the road, you can hearenticing sounds ringing out from Germany’s best operahouse. Next door, near the Central Station, you find amultinational hodge-podge of shops and stores, and justa few steps further on, on the other bank of the Main,the “Städel” and its neighboring museums – evidence ofFrankfurt’s traditional public spirit.”

15“freshness center” – a giant wholesale market for freshfood – but also features the Bonifatius Fountain.EASTERN DISTRICTSSeckbach, Bergen-Enkheim, Fechenheim, Riederwald.In the historical core of the district, Seckbach is a quaintlittle village, with one timber-frame house tightly squeezedto the other in the hillside of the Lohrberg, Frankfurt’sonly vineyard and a popular destination for outings. Rightnext to it, Frankfurt’s most “literary” district offers greatvistas of the Main valley: Bergen-Enkheim, the only districtmade up of two separate villages. The “City Poet ofBergen” has a home here, the Bergen “Fools” defendedtheir water castle, and the “Bergen Market” is Frankfurt’slast genuine livestock market. Enkheim, which lies belowBergen, offers excellent shopping and – in the “EnkheimerRied” – a kind of recreation you don’t fi nd in many bigcities. The former fi shing village of Fechenheim is locatedin an idyllic setting in a bend in the River Main, offeringplenty of unspoiled nature in the Fechenheim Forest tothe North and in the “Mainbogen” Nature Preserve to theSouth. And it goes without saying that the Riederwald district– Wald meaning “forest” – is surrounded by nature.View fromLohrberg atthe FrankfurtskylinePhotos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Karola Neder)

16Ë mobilityGETTING AROUND INFRANKFURTBuses and trains for new citizens of Frankfurt. Discover the new things.Get where you want to go. Arrive.Would you like to discover the city? Whether it’s a museumor a cider pub, a club or an offi ce, a cinema or achurch – we’ll get you there: busses and trains in Frankfurt.traffi Q, the local public transport authority, providesa modern and comfortable public transport services foryou.WHAT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET FROM HERE TOTHERE? WHEN DOES MY BUS LEAVE?Being well-informed ensures that you will have a pleasanttrip. traffi Q and RMV, the local network of publictransportationproviders, offer you numerous options toget information and advice for any occasion, at homeand on the move, printed, via Internet, by phone, or inperson at the “Verkehrsinsel”.The Mobility Center “Verkehrsinsel” at the Hauptwachein downtown Frankfurt has a qualifi ed staff ofspecialists concerned with your mobility: bus and train,bike and car-sharing are our areas of expertise.Employees who know this city inside out willhelp you fi nd your way around your new hometown and throughout the Rhine-Main regionwith dedication and individual advice. Andof course you can also purchase your ticketshere. The traffi Q team at the “Verkehrsinsel”is at your service Monday through Friday from9:00 to 20:00 hrs. and on Saturday from 9:30through 18:00 hrs.

In the timetable boards, the book of all Frankfurt timetables,as well as in the timetables published individuallyfor every tram line in Frankfurt, you can fi nd out easilywhen and where your bus, train or tram departs. Youcan obtain additional brochures about fares and specialoffers at the “Verkehrsinsel” at Hauptwache as well asthe sales outlets of the VGF (Frankfurt municipal transportationcompany) – in various languages, of course. Inaddition, our traffi Q telephone service offers qualifi edmobility consultation plus information on any connection,schedule or fare for all the trains and buses in Frankfurt.To get this and a few insider tips as well, just call01805 069 960* any day between 6 a.m. and midnight.At this number, you can also order free traffi Q brochures.For regional traffi c beyond the city of Frankfurt, call theRMV hotline at 01805 RMV INFO (= 7684636)*.* 0.14/min. from landlines within Germany, cell-phone charges varyCheck the Web, too: www.rmv.de and www.traffi Q.de. Atwww.rmv.de, you are alwaysup to date and can easilyplan your trip with RMV’selectronic schedule information.At www.traffiQ.de,you will always fi nd thelatest information onPhotos: traffi Q, Corbis

18Buses andtrains forFrankfurtthe subject of mobility in Frankfurt. On this Website,you can download all available brochures as well as thespecifi c schedule for “your” line or “your” particular busstop or train station. You will also fi nd detailed publictransport information on your neighborhood.HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?TICKETS IN THE RHINE-MAIN PUBLICTRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION (RMV)Frankfurt’s public transport is part of the RMV, whichgives you easy access to the entire Rhine-Main region,from Wiesbaden to Fulda and from Marburg to Darmstadt– thanks to a joint fare system. This means thatyou need only one ticket to get from any point withinthis network to another, no matter how many times youchange.The tickets are valid on all means of transportation thatare part of the network (bus, tram, subway, suburbanand regional trains). There are tickets for adults and forchildren (up to the age of 14). Children who are 5 yearsold or younger travel for free. Price category 3 appliesthroughout Frankfurt (tariff zone 50).Photos: traffi QSingle tickets are valid for a single trip immediately afterpurchase. For short distances, we recommend specialshort-hop tickets (“Kurzstreckenfahrkarte”). If you want

19to know whether your destination can be reached withone of those tickets, please refer to the list on the ticketvending machine where you want to purchase the ticket,or go to www.traffi Q.de. You can get single or day ticketsat vending machines, at RMV sales outlets, or from yourbus driver.Of course, you can get daily, weekly, monthly, and annualtickets for the RMV network. We are convinced thatwe have the type of ticket that suits your needs. You canget all of these tickets at the “Verkehrsinsel” at Hauptwacheor at the VGF sales points, for example at theHauptwache or Konstablerwache stations.The 9-o’clock monthly or annual ticket is a special offerfor those who have a little more time in the morning. Itis valid after 9 o’clock from Monday through Friday andaround the clock on weekends.The best offer for pupils and trainees is our CleverCard.In order to benefi t from this reduced annual ticket, however,you have to prove your status by supplying a confirmation from your school.The perfect solution for discovery tourswith friends and family is thegroup day ticket. It allows groupsof up to fi ve persons to travel foras many trips as you like on oneday (until the end of service)on trains and buses withinthe RMV, including weekendnight buses! You can testthis offer right away byordering a free group dayticket with the vouchercontained in this kit.

20BUSES AND TRAINS FOR EVERYONE – BARRIER-FREETRAVEL IN FRANKFURTAre you traveling in a wheelchair or with a baby carriageon a subway train or with extra baggage on a bus? Ourgoal in Frankfurt’s public transportation system is to provideaccess to our network for everyone. Most stops havealready been modifi ed to allow nearly level boarding ofbuses and trains. Nearly all underground subway stationsare accessible via elevators. We are in the processof making more stops and stations accessible within thenear future. Frankfurt regularly uses low-fl oor buses andtrams, which – in conjunction with barrier-free stops andstations – make public transportation more accessible.Other measures – from call buttonsand ramps to announcementsfor the visually impaired– facilitate the use of busesand trains for users with limitedmobility. As a passenger,please offer your helpto others – senior citizens,people who are visuallyimpaired or have walkingdisabilities and parentswith baby carriages willbe grateful. If you yourselfneed help, please donot hesitate to ask our staff or your fellowpassengers. You will fi nd more information for customerswith limited mobility in our traffi Q brochure, „Barrierefreiunterwegs” (“Barrier-free Travel”) and in our networkmap that includes information on barrier-free travel.Mobility Information Centre:traffi Q “Verkehrsinsel” at HauptwacheBusiness hours:Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 hrs.Sat 09:30–18:00 hrs.Phone:01805 069 960 (€ 0,14/min. fromlandlines within Germany, cell-phonecharges vary)daily 06:00–24:00 hrs.Internet:www.traffi Q.deJUST FOR YOU: THE 10-MINUTE GUARANTEEIf you arrive more than 10 minutes late at your destination,we’ll give you your money back. This offer appliesto all RMV regional bus lines, trams, busses, and sub-

21ways within the city of Frankfurt, in Offenbach county(Kreis), in the city of Darmstadt, and in Darmstadt-Dieburgcounty. All you have to do is let us know about thedelay within three days – preferably via Internet. You willfi nd further information on the 10-Minute Guarantee aswell as an online form to apply for the refund at www.traffi Q.de.LATE-NIGHT SERVICEIt is never too late to get to know Frankfurt’s nightlife.Late-night bus lines converge at the Konstablerwacherendezvous point. On weekends andbefore public holidays, Frankfurt’snight buses take discothequevisitors, partygoers, movie fansand other “restless” people to allthe districts of Frankfurt as wellas the surrounding region – everyhalf hour. You will fi nd more informationfor “night owls” in the late-night bus schedule or atwww.nachtbus-frankfurt.de.TAXICABS AND BIKE TAXISIn case you need a cab, you can call one of the followingdispatch numbers: 250001, 230001, 230033, 792020.If you are looking for a special kind of ride for two, tryFrankfurt’s “Velotaxis.” These cycle rickshaws give you aclose-up view of the city while they take you to your desti-Photo: traffi Q

22nation. For more information, visit www.0700velotaxi.de.PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEMSometimes, it takes a bit of good luck to fi nd a parkingspace in Frankfurt. For this reason, an automatedguidance system was installed for the downtown areathat helps drivers fi nd their way around and directs themstraight to the closest available parking garage. To fi ndfurther parking options plus additional traffi c informationfor Frankfurt, visit www.mainziel.de.Flexibilitythrough publictransportationBICYCLEBike lovers will fi nd that Frankfurt is a bicycle-friendlycity. Apart from numerous well-marked bike paths, “parkingspaces” for bikes can be found nearly everywhere.RMV, the local network of public-transportation providers,offers a Bike & Ride service in addition to bikerentals and a variety of other possibilities to combinetraveling by bus, train, and bicycle. For more informationon bike tours and rentals, go to www.frankfurt.de> “Leben in Frankfurt” > “Verkehr”. If you don’t own abike, it is easy to rent one from Call a Bike, available atmajor intersections. For more information, go to www.callabike-interaktiv.de.

23Ë jobs + educationLEARNING ANDWORKINGWhether you have questions relating to jobs and education,want to take an exam to receive credentials in a specific lineof work, or just want to know what to do in order to startyour own business successfully, you should contact eitherthe Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce, servicecenter hotline 2197-1280, www.frankfurt-main.ihk.de, or the Frankfurt Chamber of Trade, phone number97172-0, www.hwk-rhein-main.de for qualified assistance.You can fi nd a GUIDE TO FRANKFURT’S SCHOOLSon our Website, www.frankfurt.de, or you can obtain itfrom the Bürgerberatung (Citizens’ Advice Service).The FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLhas 1,700 students from 50 different countries.www.fis.eduISF INTERNATIONALE SCHULE FRANKFURTis located in the district of Sindlingen. It has 1,100 studentsand offers classes in English from kindergartenthrough to 13th grade. www.isf-net.dePhotos: traffi Q, iStockphoto

24Photos: Stephanie Agethen, Städelschule, Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am MainUniversityCampus Westend(PoelzigBuildingThe JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL offers elementaryand middle-school education in Japanese.www.jis-ffm.deThe FRANKFURT EUROPEAN SCHOOL offers classesfor the staff of European Union institutions, with limitedvacancies for additional students. Classes are heldin English or French. www.eursc.orgFRANKFURT ADULT EDUCATION CENTER (VHS)supports and assists life-long learning for the generalpopulation, including a variety of language classes.www.vhs.frankfurt.de, phone: 212-71501GOETHE UNIVERSITYwith 36,000 students is among Germany’s ten largest universities.It has four campuses with 16 faculties, offering170 different courses of studies. www.uni-frankfurt.deGetting to the Westend Campus:by subway train (U-Bahn): U 1, 2, 3 to Holzhausenstraßeby bus: line 36, 75 to Campus WestendUNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCESFRANKFURT AM MAINis the only university in the greater Frankfurt area thatoffers technical studies in addition to social studies andeconomics. It has more than 8,000 students. www.fhfrankfurt.de

25STÄDEL SCHOOLThe State College for the Fine Arts is an art academyfor aspiring painters, photographers, and architects, butalso offers classes for amateurs. www.staedelschule.deCOLLEGE FOR MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTSThe only college for music, theater, and dance in theState of Hesse. Nearly 1,000 students are enrolled here.www.hfmdk-frankfurt.deFRANKFURT SCHOOL OF FINANCE ANDMANAGEMENTThis private business school offers part-time continuingeducation in addition to academic studies.www.frankfurt-school.deSANKT GEORGEN GRADUATE SCHOOL OFPHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGYis a graduate school recognized by both theCatholic Church and the Government for thetraining of priests and theologians.www.sankt-georgen.deJOB AGENCY, FRANKFURT AM MAINFischerfeldstraße 10–12, 60311 Frankfurtphone: 01801 555111 (employees)phone: 01801 664466 (employers)e-mail: Frankfurt-Main@arbeitsagentur.dewww.arbeitsagentur.de

26Ë serviceWHAT THE CITYHAS TO OFFERMOTOR VEHICLESWould you like to register a new motor vehicle or orderyour vanity plate? In these and other cases, you willhave to go to the Motor Vehicle Registration Offi ce: AmRömerhof 19, phone: 212- 42750. In matters relatingto your car’s safety, you will have to contact the TÜVService Center: Am Römerhof 15, phone: 79160, www.tuev-hessen.de. And whenever you have car trouble oryour car breaks down on the road, you can turn to eitherof the two automobile clubs with headquarters in Frankfurt:ADAC Hessen-Thüringen, breakdown servicehotline: 0180 2222222, or AvD, breakdown servicehotline 0800 9909909.GOVERNMENT/CITIZENS’ ADVICEAre you looking for a specifi c government offi ce, department,or institution in Frankfurt? Or for informationabout public and cultural life in the city? Or do you haveany problems with the administration? The Citizens’ AdviceService (Bürgerberatung) at Römerberg 32 will beglad to give you advice and information on anythingyou would like to know aboutFrankfurt: call 212- 40000 orsend an e-mail to buergerberatung@stadt-frankfurt.de.WASTE MANAGEMENTYou have bulky waste that youwould like to have picked up freeof charge? Or would you like to

know where to fi nd the nearest collection point for biologicalor hazardous waste? You can get this informationfrom the call center of the Frankfurt Waste Disposal Service(FES). They are the experts on all matters relating towaste disposal, recycling, and sanitation: phone: 018033722550, www.fes-frankfurt.de.HEALTHYou will fi nd important tips on vaccination and nutrition,as well as addresses to contact in an emergency, on ourWebsite www.frankfurt.de. For personal consultation,contact the city’s Public Health Department, phone:212-33970, or the Environmental Department, environmenthotline: 212-39100.PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESCitizens with disabilities will fi nd special services on ourWebsite www.frankfurt-handicap.de. The city’s Offi cialRepresentative in Charge of People with Disabilities maybe contacted at 212-35771.CHILDRENWhether you need individual counseling or generalinformation from a competent source – the FrankfurtChildren’s Bureau is your contact for all matters concerningyour child – phone: 212-39001, www.kinderPhotos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, FES, Stadt Frankfurt am Main

28“As a native of Frankfurt,I feel very attached to thiscity. Frankfurt is so captivating becauseof her strong contrasts and her diversity.On the one hand, you have the vibrant life of a big cityin the Germany’s banking capital, on the other hand peace,tranquility, and recreation in one of the many public parks.In particular, Frankfurt has a lot to offer in terms of highlevelcompetitive sports. Apart from the Eintracht Frankfurtsoccer team, the Skyliners Frankfurt basketball team, andthe Frankfurt Lions ice-hockey team, I can recommend, ofcourse, that you watch a match of the 1. FFC Frankfurt in thewomen’s Federal Soccer League.”Birgit PrinzSoccer WorldChampion andWorld SoccerPlayerbuero-ffm.de. You can get information on schools anddaycare centers at the City School Department, phone:212-33891. If you want to get an overview of the manythings offered especially for children, take a look atthe cultural program for children, “Frankfurter Flöhe,”at www.kinderkultur-frankfurt.de, where you will alsofi nd the current program.Photos: SIDI-Sportmanagement, iStockphoto, Tourismus + Congress GmbHRELIGIOUS LIFEFrankfurt’s religious life is characterizedby a great diversity. You can fi nd the twomajor Christian denominations (Catholicand Lutheran) together on the Web at www.kirchefrankfurt.de.All other religious communities in Frankfurtare listed at www.frankfurt.de (English) > “Livingin Frankfurt” > “Churches and Religions”.MULTICULTURAL FRANKFURTPeople from more than 170 countries live in Frankfurt.In order to make it easier for them to live together, the

29Department of Multicultural Affairs (AmkA) wants to offerits assistance in all walks of life – phone: 212-38765,www.stadt-frankfurt.de/amka.SENIOR CITIZENSWhether you need tips for senior citizens, information onambulatory care for the elderly or on welfare legislation– the Senior Citizens’ City Hall provides advice and information:Hansaallee 150, phone: 212- 49911, www.aelterwerden-in-frankfurt.de.HONORARY SERVICESWould you like to offer your services on an honorarybasis? The „Citizens’ Commitment Section – HonoraryOffi ce and Foundations“, phone: 212-35501, www.buergerengagement.frankfurt.de, will be glad to answeryour questions and inform you about your options.“Büro Aktiv,” an innovative institution for the young andthe young-at-heart, provides a wide variety of honoraryservices – phone: 97201730, www.bueroaktiv-frankfurt.de.

30Ë culture + entertainmentTHEATERS ANDMUSEUMSOpera house and playhouse, ballet and independent theaters, museumsand galleries – with a diverse and very ambitious program of culturalevents, the City of Frankfurt has gained international fame and recognition.Join us on a “KulTour” of the city!Photos: traffi Q, iStockphoto, Monika Rittershaus (Oper Frankfurt, Guiseppe Verdi)Alte OperFrankfurtALTE OPER (OLD OPERA HOUSE)City, Opernplatz 1,Ticket hotline: 1340400, www.alteoper.deSince it was reopened in 1981, Frankfurt’s Old OperaHouse has become an integral part of the city’s culturalscene. Every night, the mahogany-paneled “Großer Saal”(2,450 seats) – famous for its acoustics – and the smaller“Mozartsaal” (720 seats) offer a wide variety of eventswith international ensembles and soloists: symphony andchamber concerts, lieder recitals, classical and modernmusic, but also jazz, rock and pop, light entertainment,cabaret, or – during the summer and before Christmas– events featuring dance, musicals, and entertainmentfor children.Getting there: by regional train (S-Bahn): S 1–6, 8, 9to Taunusanlage,by subway train (U-Bahn): U 6, 7 to Alte Oper,by bus: n1/n11, n2 to Alte OperSCHAUSPIEL (PLAYHOUSE) FRANKFURTCity, Neue Mainzer Straße 17,Ticket hotline: 1340400, Municipal Theaters: phone:212-37000, www.schauspielfrankfurt.deAll-time classics – from Friedrich Schiller’s The Maid ofOrleans to Bertolt Brecht’s Threepenny Opera – are performedin the “Big House” and the “Small House,” but alsoin other, quite original locations, along with contemporary

plays. In addition, lounge events, morning performances,co-productions, guest performances, and theater festivalsare always popular with the Frankfurt audience.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–5to Willy-Brandt-Platz, by streetcar: line 11, 12 toWilly-Brandt-Platz,by bus: n1, n8 to Willy-Brandt-PlatzOPER FRANKFURT (FRANKFURT OPERA)City, Willy-Brandt-Platz, Ticket hotline:1340400, Municipal Theaters: phone: 212-37000,www.oper-frankfurt.deThe Frankfurt Opera, under the directorship of BerndLoebe, always ranks among the top positions in mediasurveys about the nation’s best opera houses. The houseon Willy Brandt Square was repeatedly named “OperaHouse of the Year.” The schedule includes works by Monteverdi,Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Britten, and many othercomposers of operas. In addition, there are vocal recitalswith renowned singers in the evening, chamber musicwith musicians from Frankfurt’s Museum Orchestra inthe morning, and numerous special events – includingan extensive program for children of all ages and theirfamilies. Moreover, the schedule regularly features “shoestringevents” for audiences with a limited budget.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–5 toWilly-Brandt-Platz, by streetcar: line 11, 12 to Willy-Brandt-Platz, by bus: n1, n8 to Willy-Brandt-Platz

32Photo: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main Photo: Norbert Miguletz (Kunsthalle Schirn)MUSEUM FÜR MODERNE KUNST(MUSEUM OF MODERN ART)Old Town, Domstraße 10, phone: 212-30447,www.mmk-frankfurt.deThe MoMA’s forty rooms, all different from each other,were designed by world-famous architect Hans Hollein.The unique layout with its transitions and open spacesoffers one-of-a-kind insights and perspectives on the focalpoints of the collection, such as American art of the1960s and 1970s. Also on exhibit are the works of importantGerman artists like Beuys, Palermo, and Ruthenbeck,as well as video and performance installations. Inaddition, special exhibits frequently complement thepresentation of the collection.Getting there: by regional train (S-Bahn): to Konstablerwache,by subway train (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 to Römer,by streetcar: line 11, 12 to Römer/PaulskircheSCHIRN KUNSTHALLE (SCHIRN ART GALLERY)Old Town, Römerberg 6, phone: 2998820,www.schirn-kunsthalle.deAlthough the Schirn Art Hall does not have a collection of itsown, it is one of Germany’s best-known exhibition halls. Incooperation with museums from around the world, it offersa broad range of high-quality exhibits on a wide variety ofsubjects over an area of 2,000 m 2 ² (21,500 sq. ft.) – everythingfrom ancient through modern art to photography.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 toRömer, by streetcar: line 11, 12 to PaulskircheSTÄDESLSCHES KUNSTINSTITUT UNDSTÄDTISCHE GALERIE(STÄDEL ART INSTITUTE AND CITY GALLERY)Sachsenhausen, Schaumainkai 63, phone: 6050980,www.staedelmuseum.de2,700 paintings and 600 sculptures – the Städel, one ofthe leading art museums of international renown, presents

33masterpieces of European art from the early 14th century upto the present. The collection of graphic art, which includes100,000 drawings and graphics from the late Middle Ages tothe present, is one of the most important in all of Germany.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–3 toSchweizer Platz, by streetcar: line 15, 16,19 to Otto-Hahn-Platz, by bus: line 46 to StädelVOLKSTHEATER FRANKFURT(FRANKFURT FOLK THEATER)Großer Hirschgraben 21, phone: 288589,www.volkstheater-frankfurt.deIn addition to classics like Goethe’s Faust, Frankfurt’sFolk Theater,MuseumsWe have listed below aselection of museums andtheaters. You can fi nd amore extensive list on thecultural pages of www.frankfurt.de Website.Deutsches Filmmuseum(GermanFilm Museum)Sachsenhausen,Schaumainkai 41phone: 961220220www.deutschesfilmmuseum.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 1–3 toSchweizer Platz or Willy-Brandt-Platz; U 4, 5 toWilly-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 15, 16 toSchweizer Straße/Gartenstraßeby bus: line 46 toUntermainbrückeDeutsches Architekturmuseum(GermanMuseum ofArchitecture)Sachsenhausen,Schaumainkai 43phone: 212-38844www.dam-online.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 1–3 toSchweizer Platz or Willy-Brandt-Platz; U 4, 5 toWilly-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 15, 16 toSchweizer Straße/Gartenstraßeby bus: line 46 to UntermainbrückeHistorisches Museum(Historical Museum)Old Town, Saalgasse 19phone: 212-35599www.historischesmuseum.frankfurt.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 toRömerby streetcar: line 12 toRömer/PaulskircheJüdisches Museum(Jewish Museum)City, Untermainkai 14–15,phone: 212-35000www.juedischesmuseum.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 1–5 toWilly-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 11, 12 toWilly-Brandt-PlatzMuseum für KomischeKunst (Museum forComic Art)caricatura museum frankfurtWeckmarkt 17phone: 212-30161caricatura.museum@stadtfrankfurt.dewww.caricatura-museum.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 toDom/Römerby streetcar: line 11, 12 toRömer/PaulskircheMuseum für AngewandteKunst (Museumof Applied Art)Sachsenhausen,Schaumainkai 17phone: 212-34037www.museumfuerangewandtekunst.frankfurt.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 1–3 toSchweizer Platz or Willy-Brandt-Platz; U 4, 5 toWilly-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 15, 16 toSchweizer Straße/Gartenstraßeby bus: line 46 toUntermainbrückePortikusCity, Alte Brücke 2,Maininselphone: 96244540,www.portikus.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 toRömerby streetcar: line 11, 12 toBörneplatzby bus: line 30, 36 toSchöne Aussicht

The SenckenbergMuseumfounded in 1971, presents favorite plays from the longtradition of writing in Frankfurt’s local dialect. It is alsothe only theater in Frankfurt that performs in the openair during the summer months, namely in the courtyardof the Dominican Monastery.Getting there: by regional train (S-Bahn): S 1–6, 8, 9to Hauptwache, by subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–3 toWilly-Brandt-Platz or Hauptwache,by streetcar: line 11, 12 to Willy-Brandt-PlatzPhoto: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am MainSENCKENBERG NATURMUSEUM(NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SENCKENBERG)Senckenberganlage 25, phone: 75420,www.senckenberg.deThe Senckenberg Museum is one of the largest naturalscience museums in Germany, and it houses the country’slargest dinosaur display. On an area of 6,000 m 2(64,584 sq. ft.), visitors will fi nd many unique exhibits,and they are introduced to the latest fi ndings in biology,paleontology, and geology. For young explorers, guidedtours for children are offered regularly as an integral partof the museum’s educational program.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 4, 6, 7 toBockenheimer Warte,by streetcar: line 16 to Bockenheimer Warte,by bus: line 32, 50 to SenckenbergmuseumDIALOGMUSEUMHanauer Landstraße 145, phone: 904332144,www.dialogmuseum.deA truly “enlightening” experience awaits visitors of the

35Dialog Museum, although they won’t be able to see athing! In complete darkness, their senses will be trainedto “see” the world in the way of a blind person, as oneof them will be their guide through the exhibit. In the“Taste of Darkness” restaurant, the palate will be tested:How much does our sense of taste rely on our eyes, andwill our taste buds work equally well in total darkness?Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 6 to Ostbahnhof,by streetcar: line 11 to Osthafenplatz,by regional train (S-Bahn): to OstendstraßeTheaters +MuseumsKünstlerhausMousonturmBornheim,Waldschmidtstraße 4phone: 40589520www.mousonturm.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 4 toMerianplatz; U 6, 7 to Zooby streetcar: line 14 toWaldschmidtstraßeby bus: line 30, 36,all night-buses toKonstablerwacheTigerpalast (TigerPalace Cabaret)City,Heiligkreuzgasse 16–20,phone: 9200220www.tigerpalast.deGetting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S 1–6,8, 9 to Konstablerwacheby subway train (U-Bahn): U 4–7 to Konstablerwacheby streetcar: line 11, 12to Konstablerwacheby bus: line 30, 36,all night-buses toKonstablerwacheKomödie (Comedy)City, Neue Mainzer Straße14–18,phone: 284580www.diekomoedie.deGetting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S1–6,8, 9 to Taunusanlageby subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–5 to Willy-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 11, 12to Willy-Brandt-PlatzFritz Rémond TheaterOstend, Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1phone: 435166 (box office), www.fritzremond.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 6, 7 toZoo, by streetcar: line 14to Zoo,by bus: n5 to ZooDie Dramatische Bühne(The Drama Stage)Bockenheim, LeipzigerStr. 91, phone: 61993726www.dramatischebuehne.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 6, 7 toLeipziger StraßeNeues Theater Höchst(New Theater Höchst)Höchst, Emmerich-Josef-Straße 46aphone: 33999933www.neues-theater.deGetting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S 1, 2to Höchst Bahnhofby bus: lines 51, 53,54, 57, 58, 59, n8 toHöchster MarktThe English TheatreCity, Gallusanlage 7phone: 24231620www.english-theatre.orgGetting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S 1–6,8, 9 to Taunusanlageby subway train(U-Bahn): U 1–5 toWilly-Brandt-Platzby streetcar: line 11, 12to Willy-Brandt-PlatzGoethe-MuseumCity, GroßerHirschgraben 23–25phone: 138800www.goethehausfrankfurt.deGetting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S 1–6,8, 9 to Hauptwacheby subway train (U-Bahn): U 1–3, 6, 7 toHauptwacheFesthalle(Festival Hall)Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1phone: 75756404www.festhalle.deGetting there: by subwaytrain (U-Bahn): U 4 toFesthalle/Messeby streetcar: line 16, 17to Festhalle/Messeby bus: line 32, 50to Festhalle/Messe,“City” entrance

36Ë activities and fitnessSPORTS AND RECREATIONEintracht Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Lions, traditional clubs and healthclubs, runners’ meets and public pools – whether it is a major sportingevent, or just your personal workout with fun or sports and games withthe kids: “taking part” is what counts in Frankfurt.REBSTOCKBAD (REBSTOCK POOL)Rebstock, Zum Rebstockbad 7, phone: 2710891100www.rebstockbad-frankfurt.deWater fun at the Rebstock Pool: for example, in the wavepool, the pool with the diving board, or the open-air pool– plus the giant double slide and the kiddie pool. At anextra charge: massage, steam bath, Mongolian sauna– in Frankfurt’s No.1 fun pool.Getting there: by bus: 34, 50 to Rebstockbadby streetcar: line 17 to RebstockbadEISSPORTHALLE (ICE-SKATING RINK)Bornheim, Am Bornheimer Hang 4, phone: 212-30308(admission), www.eissporthalle-frankfurt.deSkaters have a choice between four ice-skating rinks– two of them indoors – plus a 400-meter (1312-ft.)circular open-air track and a roofed outdoor skatingarea outside. The indoor rink is also used by Frankfurt’sprofessional ice-hockey team, the Lions, for their homegames in the German Ice-Hockey League (DEL).Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn): U 7 to Eissporthalle/Festplatzby streetcar: line 12 to Eissporthalle/Festplatzby bus: line 38, 103, n5 to Eissporthalle/FestplatzCOMMERZBANK-ARENANiederrad, Mörfelder Landstraße 362phone: 238080121, www.commerzbank-arena.deThe conversion of the old “Waldstadion” (Forest Sta-

dium), which was begun in June 2002, was completedthree years later. The new, multi-purpose CommerzbankArena now has a capacity of up to 55,000 spectators.Home games of Eintracht Frankfurt, the local professionalsoccer team, in Germany’s premiere soccer league,the Bundesliga, are played here, but business and othermajor events have also found a new home.Getting there: by regional train (S-Bahn): line 7–9 tothe Stadium („Stadion”)by streetcar: line 21 to the Stadium („Stadion”);on game days: special trains of streetcar lines 20and 21 from Central Station („Hauptbahnhof”)SOCCER IN FRANKFURTNo matter what league – from district to premiere:Soccer in Frankfurt covers a wide variety of options,whether you would like to join a club or just watch amatch. The poster boys and girls of Frankfurt’s soccerscene are the “1. FFC” (women), www.ffc-frankfurt.de,and “Eintracht” (men), www.eintracht-frankfurt.de. AndFrankfurt is a city of world cups: In 2006, hundreds ofthousands celebrated the “miraculous” FIFA World Cupin men’s soccer, and seven ladies from the 1. FFC werepart of the women’s national team the won the women’sWorld Cup for the second time in a row in 2007 – and in2011, Frankfurt will host the fi nal of the women’s soccerWorld Cup.Photos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Alexander Heimann), iStockphoto

Get thatjungle feelingat thePalmengarten!SPORTS CLUBSFrom aerobics throughroller hockey to yoga,from fl amenco to gymnasticsfor children – thesports clubs of Frankfurt offer a wide range of options forall ages. You can fi nd a list of clubs through the “Vereinsfinder” (club locator) on our Website, www.frankfurt.de > “Sport” > “Sportvereine”. With 16,000 memberspracticing 184 different sports, Turngemeinde Bornheim1860, phone: 4600040, www.tgbornheim.de, isthe largest sports club in the State of Hesse, offering700 hours of training per week in various categories.PALMENGARTEN (PALM GARDEN)Westend, Siesmayerstraße 61phone: 212-36689, www.palmengarten-frankfurt.deThe spacious park offers an oasis of tranquility in the heartof Frankfurt. Plants from all over the globe have found a newhome in this botanical paradise. Explore rainforests, deserts,and savannahs, and enjoy the beauty of the plant kingdom!In addition, you will find changing exhibitions plus a diversecultural program here. One of the highlights is the annualRose and Light Festival, which takes place in June.Getting there: by subway train (U-Bahn) U 4, 6, 7 toBockenheimer Warteby bus: line 36, 50, 75 to Palmengartenstraße, line36, 75 also to PalmengartenPhoto: Palmengarten FrankfurtSTADTWALD (CITY FOREST)/“STADTWALDHAUS”/NATURE TRAILLocation: in the southern part of the cityphone: 683239, www.stadtwaldhaus-frankfurt.deFrankfurt’s “Stadtwald“ (City Forest), the largest urbanforest in Germany, welcomes about six million visitorsevery year. A network of trails 450 kilometers (280miles) long provides ample space for joggers, hikers, and

39horsemen. In addition to several educational trails, visitorswho would like to learn more about the City Forestcan go to the “StadtWaldHaus” (CityForestHouse), aninformation center for forestry and ecology located closeto the Oberschweinstiege. A “forest experience trail”combines elements of a sensory trail with the contentsof an educational nature trail. Getting there: by streetcar:line 14 to OberschweinstiegeGRÜNGÜRTEL (GREEN BELT)www.gruenguertel.deWith an area of about 8,000 hectares (20,000 acres),the Green Belt is the “green lung” of Frankfurt and alsoits most important recreation zone. It provides ideal surroundingsfor a hike, a ride on horseback, or simply somerelaxation after an exhausting day at work. Bikers canalso use the Green Belt to enjoy nature. To avoid gettinglost, we recommend using the bike route planner forHesse at www.radroutenplaner.hessen.de. And there isalso an educational program for the little ones called“Discover, study, and learn in the Green Belt,” which introduceschildren to the mysteries of nature, big andsmall.Sports +RecreationSportamt (SportsBureau) FrankfurtHanauer Landstraße 54,phone: 212-33565www.sportamt.frankfurt.deZoologischer GartenFrankfurt (FrankfurtZoological Garden)Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1,Tel.. 212-33735,www.zoo-frankfurt.deGetting there:by subway train (U-Bahn): U 6, 7 to Zoo,by streetcar: line 14to ZooSpiridon Lauftreff(Runners’ Meet)Sachsenhausen,Babenhäuser Landstraßesports facilitywww.spiridon-frankfurt.deTuesday Night Skatingphone: 622703, startTuesdays at 20:30 hrs.at the Deutschherrnufer,near the Old Bridge (AlteBrücke), www.t-n-s.de(March thru October)T-Hall, climbingFechenheim, VilbelerLandstraße 7, phone:94219381, www.t-hall.deGetting there:by streetcar: line 11 toMainkurVolkssternwarte(People’s Observatory)Bockenheim, Robert-Mayer-Straße 2–4,phone: 704630, www.physikalischer-verein.deGetting there: subwaytrains (U-Bahn): U 4,6, 7, streetcar line 16,busses line 36, 50 toBockenheimer WarteGalopprennbahn(Gallop Track)Niederrad, Schwarzwaldstraße125, phone:6780900, www.rennklub-frankfurt.deGetting there: by streetcar:line 21 to Rennbahnby bus: line 61 toRennbahn

40Ë activities + fitnessINSIDER-TIPSKLEINMARKTHALLE (LITTLE MARKETS HALL)City, Hasengasse 5–7, phone: 212-33691,Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 hrs., Sat 08:00–16:00 hrs.,www.kleinmarkthalle.deIn this functional building from the 1950s, Frankfurt celebratesfood in all its variety: The scent of spicy herbs andexotic fruit penetrates the air. Pyramids of local vegetables,piles of Italian pasta, and delicacies from the Middle Eastare sold at more than 50 stalls. Gourmets from Frankfurtand from countries around the world come here to tasteFrankfurt’s beef sausage as well as delicious daily dishes.Getting there: by regional train (S-Bahn): S 1–6, 8, 9to Konstablerwacheby subway (U-Bahn): U 4, 5 to Dom/Römerby streetcar: line 11, 12 to Römer/PaulskircheMAINTOWERCity, Neue Mainzer Straße 52–58,phone: 3650-4740, www.maintower.deGet to know Frankfurt from a different point of view –from above. There is no point in the city from which youcan look further than from the observation platform ofMain Tower. At a height of 200 meters (656 ft.), you canlook across skycrapers and the historical city center all theway into the Taunus mountains. Getting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S 1–6, 8, 9 station Taunusanlage,by subway (U-Bahn): U 1–5 to Willy-Brandt-Platz, bystreetcar: line 11, 12 to Willy-Brandt-PlatzBRIDGE ILLUMINATIONMain River BankThe banks of the River Main are always an inviting place

for a stroll, for jogging or relaxation, but in the eveninghours they develop a particular charm. In the fadinglight of the sun, the illumination of the bridges and thepromenade turn the embankment into a magical place.Together with the illuminated skyscrapers, the variouscolors along the river are truly a feast for the eyes.GROSSES STADTGELÄUTE(GRAND SOUNDING OF THE CITY’S BELLS)CityThe old town features many churches and steeples. Fourtimes a year, the church bells chime in to give the city aunique voice. On these very special occasions, the bells Michael Quastof the ten participating join to form a harmonious chime Actor, cabaretthat is heard all over the city. Dates: Saturday preceding artist, andthe fi rst Sunday of Advent, 16:30–17:00 hrs.; Christmas producerEve, 17:00–17:30 hrs.; Holy Saturday, 16:30–17:00 hrs.;Saturday before Pentecost, 16:30–17:00 hrs.“The beauty of Frankfurtis that it is actually a walkablelittle town. In the downtown area,between the Museum Riverbank andthe City Library, between the Zoo and the SenckenbergMuseum, you can actually do everything you have to doon foot. Unfortunately, it never works, because there areso many interesting distractions along the way.”Photos: Presse- und Informationsamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main (Karola Neder), Corbis, Ute Schendel

Ë good to know33X SELECTCONTACTSFire emergencyFrankfurt/Main FireDepartment, phone: 112ParamedicsFrankfurt/Main FireDept. dispatch center,phone: 112Police emergencyFrankfurt/Main PoliceHeadquarters, phone: 110Emergency fax numberfor the hearing orspeech impairedfax: 110, 112, or 7553333Association of SingleMothers and FathersAdalbertstraße 15–1760486 Frankfurtphone: 97981884www.vamvbundesverband.deAssociation ofBinational Familiesand CouplesLudolfusstraße 2–460487 Frankfurtphone: 71375618www.verbandbinationaler.deBabysitter and DaycareAgencyZeil 29–3160313 Frankfurtphone: 559405www.btv-frankfurt.deBulky Waste HotlineFES Waste CounselingFES Service CenterZeil 94a60311 Frankfurtphone: 01803 3722550www.fes-frankfurt.deCall a Bikephone: 0700 05225522Consumer Associationof HesseGroße Friedberger Straße13–1760313 Frankfurtservice hotline:01805 972010www.verbraucher.deCrisis CounselingHotline for Childrenand Adolescentsphone: 0800 1110333www.kjt-frankfurt.deCrisis HotlineLutheran:phone: 0800 1110111Roman Catholic:phone: 0800 1110222Dental EmergencyServiceFrankfurt UniversityHospitalTheodor-Stern-Kai 760596 Frankfurtphone: 6301-6713(Admission Patient Files)phone: 6301-5877(Emergency Service)Mon–Fri 17:00–23.30 hrs.Sat+Sun and publicholidays 08:00–23:30 hrs.After 23:30 hrs., pleasecall the Emergency Serviceof Dentists Participating inHealth-Insurance Plans inHesse at 6607271Drug Abuse EmergencyServiceElbestraße 3860329 Frankfurtphone: 2426440www.drogenberatung-jj.deEmergency MedicalService (EMS) –Outpatient ClinicHealth CenterGalluswarteMainzer Landstraße 26560326 Frankfurtphone: 19292Emergency Mothers’ServiceFamily and SeniorCitizens’ AidSophienstraße 2860487 Frankfurtphone: 776611www.notmuetterdienst.orgFrankfurt Tenants’AssociationZeil 4360313 Frankfurtphone: 280050www.frankfurtermieterverein.deFrankfurt TicketOrder hotline: 1340400www.frankfurt-ticket.deGas, water, poweremergencyMainova AGphone: 21388110www.mainova.deGerman WeatherServiceFrankfurter Str. 13563067 Offenbachphone: 8062-0weather service hotline:01805 9139913

43Getting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): S1, 8, 9station Ledermuseumby streetcar: line 15, 16to Offenbach city limits(„Stadtgrenze”)by bus: line 103 toDeutscher Wetterdienstwww.dwd.deGirls’ HangoutFeM e.V.Eschersheimer Landstraße53460433 Frankfurtphone: 53055119www.fem-ffm.deIndependent PatientInformationRohrbachstraße 2960389 Frankfurtphone: 94548964Legal InformationFrankfurt Bar Associationphone: 17009846www.rechtsanwaltskammer-ffm.deFrankfurt Lawyers’ Societyphone: 282669www.frankfurteranwaltsverein.deMedical EmergencyWardFrankfurt UniversityHospitalTheodor-Stern-Kai 760596 Frankfurtphone: 6301-7410Getting there: by streetcar:line 12, 15, 19, 21 toUniversitätsklinikumPediatric EmergencyServiceFrankfurt-HöchstMunicipal HospitalGotenstraße 6–865929 Frankfurtphone: 3106-3322Getting there: by regionaltrain (S-Bahn): line S1, 2to Höchst railroad stationby bus: line 50, 59, 253,804 to Kliniken Höchst.Pediatric EmergencyServiceFrankfurt UniversityHospitalTheodor-Stern-Kai 760596 FrankfurtBldg. 32, entrance Cphone: 6301-7170Getting there: by streetcar:line 12, 15, 19, 21 toUniversitätsklinikumPrevention Council– Violence-See-HelpKurt-Schumacher-Str. 4560313 Frankfurtphone: 212-31476www.gewalt-sehen-helfen.deRiver CruisesPrimus LineMainkai 3660311 Frankfurtphone: 1338370www.primus-linie.deSecurity HotlinePublic Affairs Offi ceTask Forcephone: 212-44044Self-Help ContactFrankfurtJahnstraße 4960318 Frankfurtphone: 559444www.selbsthilfe-frankfurt.netSocial-PedagogicalFamily Aid –Caritas AssociationRüsterstraße 560325 Frankfurtphone: 97206044www.caritas-frankfurt.deTeachers’ Cooperative– Education andCommunicationKasseler Straße 1a60486 Frankfurtphone: 9706360www.lehrerkooperative.deWhite Ring – AidOrganization forCrime Victims andTheir FamiliesGroßer Hirschgraben 1560311 Frankfurtphone: 252500emergency hotline forvictims: 01803 343434www.weisser-ring.deWomen’s EmergencyCall FrankfurtKasseler Straße 1a60486 Frankfurtphone: 709494www.frauennotruffrankfurt.de