DE
© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Summer in Frankfurt

The good life, fantastic festivals and unforgettable moments

Events and Festivals Places to enjoy summer Feelings and Inspirations

The 20th of June marks the beginning of summer.

In Frankfurt, however, the most beautiful time of the year begins as soon as the temperatures rise and the sun conquers the sky.

The city pulsates with life as the banks of the River Main attract locals and visitors to enjoy the warm weather. In Frankfurt's parks and gardens, the flowers are in full bloom and the city's many green spaces invite you to picnic and relax. Cafés and restaurants set up their tables and chairs outside and the streets of Frankfurt bustle with visitors and locals enjoying the summer atmosphere to the fullest.

Evenings in Frankfurt are particularly magical during summer. People gather on the terraces of restaurants and bars to enjoy the balmy nights together. Street performers and musicians provide a lively and atmospheric backdrop.

During summertime, Frankfurt becomes a city of festivals. Whether it's the Museum Embankment Festival or smaller street fairs, there are countless opportunities to experience the cultural diversity and colorful hustle and bustle of the city everywhere you turn. Open-air concerts offer additional enjoyment in the great outdoors.

The banks of the River Main are yet another special attraction. Here, you have the chance to head off on river cruises, to try your hand at stand-up paddling or simply to stroll along the riverside promenades and enjoy the sun. The bars along the river offer the ideal opportunity to round off summer evenings with a cool beverage.

© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Frankfurt
celebrates

in the summer

  • Main Festival

  • Apple Wine Festival

  • Museum Embankment Festival

  • Rheingau Wine Festival

Summertime Frankfurt is known far and wide for its lively festivals.

The Main Festival delights visitors with rides, music and fireworks on the banks of the River Main, while the Apple Wine Festival celebrates the tradition of the most popular Hessian beverage with tastings, music and regional specialties. The Museum Embankment Festival, meanwhile, attracts culture-lovers with art, culture and live performances along the banks of the Main. And then there's the Rheingau Wine Market, which transforms the Freßgass' - Frankfurt's culinary mile - into an oasis of indulgence where visitors sample the best wines from the region.

Main Festival Apple Wine Festival Museum Embankment Festival Rheingau Wine Market

Summer locations in Frankfurt

Places to go for unforgettable
summer moments

Summer in Frankfurt is a time full of energy and joie de vivre. The city shines in the warm sunlight while the numerous festivals and activities reflect the cultural diversity and vibrant urban life of Frankfurt.

Whether relaxing on the banks of the River Main, enjoying a cool drink in one of the many streetside cafés or taking part in the lively summer festivals, Frankfurt offers countless opportunities to experience summer to the full.

 

  • Activities on the Main: River cruises, stand-up paddling, strolls along the banks of the River Main and cosy evenings in the riverside bars.

  • Parks, gardens and green spaces: Picnic and relax in the city's flowering parks and gardens, such as the Palmengarten and Grüneburgpark.

  • Outdoor dining: Streetside cafés and restaurants invite you to enjoy international cuisine in the open air.

  • Cultural highlights: Open-air cinemas, live music and street artists combine to create a lively atmosphere.

  • Long summer nights: Terraces and rooftop bars are the ideal places for sociable evenings and sweeping views of the city.
© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Feelings and 
Inspirations

The arrival of summer in Frankfurt

When summer arrives in Frankfurt, you can feel a special energy in the air. The days are long, hearts are light and the whole city opens up, ready for all the joys that this time of year brings. Here are some of the highlights that delight Frankfurters every year:
 

 

  • Open-air cafés and restaurants: Enjoy the warm summer evenings in the numerous street cafés and restaurants with their outdoor seating areas.

  • The banks of the Main and river cruises: Spend time on the banks of the Main, the ideal place for walking, jogging or simply relaxing. River cruises on the Main, meanwhile, offer unique perspectives of the city.

  • Summer festivals: Take part in the city's popular summer festivals, such as the Main Festival, the Apple Wine Festival, the Museum Embankment Festival and the Rheingau Wine Festival. All of them offer cultural experiences, live music and culinary highlights of the highest quality.

  • Bike tours: Discover Frankfurt and its surroundings by bicycle. The GreenBelt is a wonderful way to discover scenic natural landscapes.

  • Museums and culture: Take advantage of the summer temperatures to visit the numerous exhibition houses set along the Museum Embankment, many of which offer special summer events and extended opening hours.
  • In summer, some guests sit on wooden benches in the Maincafé on the banks of the Main.
    © #visitfrankfurt, plazy, Isabela Pacini
  • A group of friends lie in deckchairs on the banks of the Main in the sunshine and look out over the skyline.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • Couple at table with drinks reading a brochure, in the background people at the chicken market in Frankfurt's new old town
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

    frankfurt-old-town-couple-wine-summer-rheinmaincard.jpg

  • Two women sitting in front of a water house in summer
    © #visitrheinmain, David Vasicek
  • Works of art at a stall on the banks of the Main.
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
  • A couple in summery outfits toast each other
    © #visitrheinmain, David Vasicek
  • With the skyline and the Ferris wheel in the background enjoy the good weather at the Mainfest and relax
    © #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann

Further information

Art and Culture Cuisine Calendar of Events Frankfurt Tips Home