What’s on in Frankfurt?
Wäldchestag
Each spring, the people of Frankfurt celebrate their city pride with the four-day Wäldchestag festival. The exact date of the festival changes each year, but it typically falls in late May or early June. As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, the people of Frankfurt celebrate Wäldchestag as a makeshift ‘national’ holiday. If you book cheap flights to Frankfurt that put you in the city during the event, you can look forward to carnival rides, local food and market stalls, and plenty of live music.
Main Festival
The Main Festival is held over a long weekend in the summer to celebrate the local culture of Frankfurt. Learn about the many diverse cultures of the city through food and musical performances as well as games and activities that the whole family can enjoy. During the festival, the Renaissance Fountain in Römerberg is even transformed into a wine fountain! The central event of the Main Festival is a fireworks display that lights up the city on the final evening of the revelry. Book your flights to Frankfurt in early August to attend the exciting Main Festival.
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Nowhere does Christmas quite like Germany. Booking return flights to Frankfurt is one of the best ways to spend the festive season. The city hosts one of Germany’s largest Christmas markets, with hundreds of market stalls setting up across Frankfurt’s major squares. Try some German Christmas treats, such as bratwurst, käsespätzle, candied almonds, and a warming cup of glühwein. In addition to the stalls, you can enjoy live music and admire a beautifully decorated 32-metre Christmas tree. If you’d like to experience the Frankfurt Christmas Market, book airfare to Frankfurt between late November and Christmas.
What are Frankfurt’s most famous landmarks and monuments?
Römerberg
If medieval charm is what you’re after, swing by Römerberg while holidaying on flights to Frankfurt. The Old Town Square has been a centrepiece of Frankfurt since the 15th century and is bordered by the quaintest houses you could imagine. You can also visit Römer, which has been the city’s town hall since 1405. Other things to see around Römerberg are the Renaissance Fountain of Justice and the medieval-era St. Nicholas Church. Grab a pretzel or a local beer and sit in Römerberg to take in the atmosphere of the city between your return flights to Frankfurt.
Palmengarten
As one of the major financial hubs of Europe, Frankfurt definitely doesn’t have a shortage of skyscrapers and modern neighbourhoods. But if you’re hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city while holidaying on cheap flights to Frankfurt, head over to Palmengarten for a few hours. This botanic garden covers 22 hectares and showcases plants from all across the globe. Step into a glass pavilion where you can explore the landscapes of the Arctic, then warm up in a greenhouse displaying plants of the rainforest and desert. Book your airfare to Frankfurt between late June and August to attend Jazz im Palmengarten, the world’s largest open-air jazz festival.
Städel Museum
Spend some time at the Städel Museum while holidaying on flights to Frankfurt to learn more about German culture. The museum is one of Frankfurt’s top attractions and even took home the title of German Museum of the Year in 2012. The museum covers a wide array of art, beginning in the Medieval period and moving into Renaissance, Gothic, and modern art styles. While exploring the museum, you’ll see some German pieces as well as work from artists all across Europe. Book tickets to Frankfurt’s Städel Museum to explore the artwork of Rembrandt, Botticelli, van Eyck, and more.
What is the best way to get around Frankfurt?
Once you’ve arrived on cheap flights to Frankfurt, make the quick journey into the centre on the S-Bahn train. This train will get you from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the city centre in a speedy 11 minutes. The S8/S9 train from the airport operates 24/7, so you can easily reach the city no matter what time your flight arrives. If you’d prefer not to navigate public transport with your luggage, catch a taxi from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). A taxi typically costs €29 ($48.80 NZD) and will get you into the city in less than 30 minutes.
While holidaying on flights to Frankfurt, use the city’s metro system to make your way around. There are nine metro lines in Frankfurt across 86 stations, so you’ll have no trouble hitting the different attractions between your return flights to Frankfurt. Tickets to Frankfurt’s metro vary in price based on how far you travel. If you catch the metro around the inner city, plan to spend between €2 and €2.75 (between $3.40 and $4.65 NZD) per ride.
