What is there to do in Frankfurt?

The Römerberg old town square, the Main Tower observation deck and the Museumsufer museum row are Frankfurt's main year-round draws; December brings one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets.

Is Frankfurt worth visiting beyond the airport?

Yes — Frankfurt's reconstructed old town, skyline views from the Main Tower and its museum district make it worth a day or two, not just a transit stop, and its central station connects to the rest of Germany quickly.

What is the Museumsufer?

The Museumsufer ("museum embankment") is a stretch of the south bank of the Main lined with museums, including the Städel art museum, within walking distance of each other and the old town.

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Things to Do in Frankfurt 2026: Skyline, Römerberg & the Main

Frankfurt am Main is continental Europe's banking hub, giving it a genuine high-rise skyline unlike any other German city — but its centre is the reconstructed medieval Römerberg square, rebuilt after WWII bombing with the same half-timbered facades.

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The Museumsufer, a run of museums along the south bank of the Main, and the Main Tower's public observation deck give Frankfurt more to see than its reputation as a transit stopover suggests, and it is one of Germany's best-connected cities for onward travel.

Below is what to see in Frankfurt alongside the events we track — confirm times and ticketing on the official organiser page before you travel.

What to see in Frankfurt — top sights

Römerberg — the reconstructed medieval square at the heart of the old town, with the Römer city hall and half-timbered houses.
Main Tower — one of the few Frankfurt skyscrapers with a public observation deck, with 360-degree skyline views.
Museumsufer — a cluster of museums (Städel Museum, Museum für Angewandte Kunst and more) along the south bank of the Main.
Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom) — the Gothic cathedral where Holy Roman Emperors were once crowned.
Eiserner Steg — the pedestrian iron bridge linking the old town to the Museumsufer, popular at sunset.
Frankfurt Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) — one of Germany's oldest and largest, filling the Römerberg each December.

Why visit Frankfurt

Frankfurt is Germany's best base for a short stopover with genuine sights — the reconstructed Römerberg, a skyline observation deck and a museum row all within easy walking distance of the main train station.

FAQ

What is there to do in Frankfurt?: The Römerberg old town square, the Main Tower observation deck and the Museumsufer museum row are Frankfurt's main year-round draws; December brings one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets.
Is Frankfurt worth visiting beyond the airport?: Yes — Frankfurt's reconstructed old town, skyline views from the Main Tower and its museum district make it worth a day or two, not just a transit stop, and its central station connects to the rest of Germany quickly.
What is the Museumsufer?: The Museumsufer ("museum embankment") is a stretch of the south bank of the Main lined with museums, including the Städel art museum, within walking distance of each other and the old town.

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