--- title: "Best of Frankfurt" url: "https://www.visitfrankfurt.travel/en/experience/discover/highlights" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Experience > Discover > Highlights" --- Best of Frankfurt ================= Highlights - - - - Frankfurt: A City of Short Distances Here, everything is possible! **Frankfurt is certain to surprise you: Here in the metropolis on the River Main, you will find big-city flair alongside idyllic oases of peace and tranquillity.** Start your day with a coffee in Sachsenhausen before strolling through the banking district, where skyscrapers kiss the sky. Then discover hidden art treasures in the numerous museums on the Museum Embankment. Frankfurt is a melting pot of cultures, which is well reflected in its unrivalled culinary diversity. From traditional apple wine fare to international culinary delights, everything is possible in Frankfurt. This city combines cosmopolitanism with cosiness, culture with nature, and so much more. It is a place that invites you to enjoy life to the fullest and proves that the best things are often closer than you think. Our **Frankfurt Card** **The little must-have for sustainable**      **travelling during a visit to Frankfurt** Two Frankfurt Cards. One card is for 2 days (blue group symbol), the other for 1 day (red individual symbol). Both cards have a modern diamond design. The TOP-10 Instagram photo spots in  Frankfurt Time and again we are asked about the best photo spots in Frankfurt. In times of Instagram & Co, it is becoming increasingly relevant to provide your community with impressive photo material. In Frankfurt, with our unique skyline backdrop, we are naturally way ahead of the game. But from which perspective and at which location is it best captured? And does it really always have to be the skyline? Surely not, or? Many people now use social media to research potential travel destinations and find inspiration there. We also reach a large number of Frankfurt fans via our social media channels on Instagram and Facebook and have rummaged around a bit to find out which spots in Frankfurt are the most popular for our own photos. First of all, some famous places are congruent with the most popular sights, such as the Römerberg and the Eiserne Steg footbridge. Others are suitable because of their view or their special location. Here are our "most instagrammable places" in Frankfurt: - Eiserne Steg (Footbridge)View of Iron Bridge with skyline and Dreikönig Church in Frankfurt. The “Eiserne Steg” footbridge is one of the city's most popular photo spots with a view of the Frankfurt skyline. The steel pedestrian bridge connects the city centre around Römerberg with Sachsenhausen on the other side of the River Main. Every day, thousands of people walk across the imposing bridge to get from “Hibbdebach” to “Dribbdebach”, that is, from one side of the river to the other, and vice versa. With countless colourful love locks and a great skyline panorama, the Eiserne Steg is the perfect photo location. **Tip: On early summer mornings and late afternoons, the sun reflects on the imposing towers of the city's skyline, a great time to take that most memorable of snaps.** - Römerberg and New Old TownEvening shot of Römerberg with half-timbered houses and illuminated Römer. At the top of the list are, of course, the Römerberg and the New Old Town, which was reconstructed true to the original just a few years ago. Here, you'll find a large selection of different perspectives for the perfect photo, be it against the backdrop of the Römer - Frankfurt's town hall - or in front of the beautiful half-timbered eastern housing row directly opposite. The tour continues into the neighbouring New Old Town with its 15 faithful reconstructions and 20 new buildings. The “Hühnermarkt” plaza in the New Old Town, Emperors' Cathedral, the historical “Goldene Waage” townhouse and the so-called Coronation Route all offer fantastic photo backdrops. - Eastern Main bridges (Flößerbrücke, Deutschherrnbrücke, Osthafenbrücke)Boat on the Main with view of Frankfurt skyline in evening light. Spectacular sunsets with a skyline background: You have to experience them! Sometimes in red, sometimes in orange, sometimes with a golden  fireball, sometimes dramatic with clouds. Although the skyline backdrop is always the same, every sunset photo looks impressively different. That's a promise! - Untermainbrücke Wow, straight towards the skyline! Very impressive! That's what many people think as they cross Untermainbrücke (Lower Main Bridge) from Sachsenhausen towards the city centre. An impressive backdrop that makes the author of this article feel the need to take a photo every single time, because the view doesn't allow it any other way. - Southern bank of the River MainIn summer, some guests sit on wooden benches in the Maincafé on the banks of the Main. The south side of the River Main is not only very beautiful, but also offers fantastic views of the river and the skyline. Whether from the Main Café or a little further east at the so-called “kebab boat”, there are many great perspectives to discover. And if the weather is pleasant, it's also a good idea to bring a little time with you and relax by the riverside after the photo session. - Willy-Brandt-PlatzEuro sculpture at Frankfurt Opera Square, skyscrapers in background. A classic amongst Frankfurt's photo spots! The headquarters of the European Central Bank once stood here before they were moved to the East End. However, the oversized blue euro sign still stands here in the city centre and invites you to take a selfie. The location is particularly popular among international guests as a small greeting from Europe. It is also a very urban spot, especially inviting in the evening hours with the setting sun reflecting in the mirror fronts of the tower blocks. - Neue Mainzer Straße and Große GallusstraßeGlass facades of skyscrapers in Frankfurt in sunlight. The city is changing rapidly at this location. It feels like a new high-rise is opening up here every time you visit, which many people would never expect to see in Germany! Anyone looking to photograph imposing skyscrapers in an urban environment should plan to visit this spot. The cityscape is also easily captured “on film” from the Roßmarkt plaza. - LohrbergFrankfurt skyline seen through vineyards from Lohrberg. The Lohrberg is Frankfurt's local hill, a wonderful spot for summer evenings. It's definitely on our must-see list, as it not only offers an incredibly beautiful view of our skyline, but also the Lohrberger Hang wine-growing area. Who would have thought it - Frankfurt locals not only know “Ebbelwei”, but also wine. **Tip: If you want to do more than just take photos, pack a picnic!** - Alte OperFountain in front of the Old Opera House in daylight.  Alte Oper Frankfurt was one of the most famous opera houses in the world until the Second World War left it in ruins. When it was rebuilt, many of the original decorations, reliefs, medallions, frescoes, tiles and mosaics were restored - all beautiful details that make for an excellent photo. If you visit Frankfurt during springtime, you'll also be able to capture the cherry blossom boulevard next to Alte Oper Frankfurt. - OsthafenparkWalkers and cyclists at the riverside near ECB in Frankfurt. Situated near the new ECB (European Central Bank) building, directly on the beautiful banks of the River Main, Harbour Park is "the place to be" for athletes and anyone who likes to watch them: Calisthenics, basketball, football, skate park,  fitness trail and more. The new and fresh backdrop has also doubled as a shooting location for one or two major film projects. Of course, there are many more spots than those already mentioned. The observation platforms of the MainTower, the Cathedral Tower and the Goethe Tower in the city forest are just some of them. There are also countless restaurant and bar locations and cultural hot-spots that would make this list. But more on that later! Until then, we send our best wishes #FromFrankfurtwithLove. Must-do's and  must-see's In Frankfurt, you have the chance to … - … experience the skyline from a different perspective during a cruise on the River Main. - … combine sightseeing with Frankfurt's cult drink on the Apple Wine Express. - … cycle or ride an e-scooter from the southern to the northern side of the river. - … take advantage of a variety of discounts with the Frankfurt Card and travel comfortably and free of charge on public transport, even as far as the airport. - … discover the diversified Rhine-Main region with the RheinMainCard. - … gain an overview with a city tour on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus. - … take a virtual journey into the past with TimeRide. - … hop on a Velotaxi and relax after a day of exploring. - … celebrate 10 recurring festivals every year. - … have fun with the whole family. Must-eat and drink These Frankfurt specialities  are part of every visit! - - - - s' - - Loin Ribs - - - Frankfurt like a local **Personal highlights of the people of Frankfurt** It is often said that Frankfurt is a city for a second glance and we believe this statement to be absolutely true. We also believe that it is ultimately the experiences and adventures in Frankfurt that convince visitors to come back, business people to relocate etc., etc. ... ... The true essence of Frankfurt is visible in the small, personal moments that you may experience here. It's the smile of the vendor at the weekly market, the cosy get-together at one of the many apple wine pubs, or the inspiring stories of the tour guides, who convey the diversity of our city in more than 20 languages. > The things we and the people of Frankfurt wholeheartedly recommend to everyone: - Enjoy a cool drink and the vibe of the city at one of the city's iconic kiosks, also known as “Wasserhäuschen”. - Enjoy a glass of wine at the Kleinmarkthalle on a Saturday, either alone or with friends - Sip on a sundowner cocktail in one of the rooftop bars of the city while enjoying the sunset - Relax by the River Main (Maincafé, Yachtclub, Döner Boat) Further information - - - - -