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Frankfurt for everyone

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Welcome 
to all our guests!

Tourismus- und Congress GmbH has been committed to promoting accessibility in Frankfurt for many years. We want all visitors to be able to enjoy their city break in Frankfurt – including people with disabilities.

On this page, you’ll find information on the accessibility of the city’s tourist attractions. We rely on the reliable data provided by the nationwide ‘Reisen für Alle’ certification scheme. Frankfurt is certified by ‘Reisen für Alle’ as an ‘accessibility-certified tourist destination’. There are currently around 50 certified attractions in the city. 

Accommodation, Food, Service

Plan your trip with these helpful tips: 

Getting there / getting around locally

An elderly lady, a wheelchair user and two ladies with prams are travelling in an underground train.
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Information on travelling by train and plane, on public transport, car parks and transport services

For centuries, Frankfurt has thrived thanks to its excellent connections in all directions. Centrally located in Germany and Europe, the city offers a variety of travel options via its transport hubs: Frankfurt Central Station and Frankfurt Airport. Furthermore, many locations in the city centre are close to one another and easily accessible by public transport. Below you will find useful information to help you when travelling to Frankfurt and planning journeys within the city.

City walking tours and sightseeing tours

Tours without steps, for blind and visually impaired visitors.

Our trained tour guides take visitors on tours, introducing them to fascinating topics and the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods. Many walking tours can be adapted to be step-free on request.

© #visitfrankfurt, Andi Weiland, Gesellschaftsbilder

Guided tours for people with walking difficulties

A public guided tour is available daily to help visitors get to know Frankfurt am Main for the first time; the route is largely step-free. Please inform the tour guide of any specific requirements at the start of the tour.

Numerous walking tours are also available for groups, and the ‘Frankfurt’s New Old Town and Other Highlights’ tour is certified by ‘Reisen für Alle’. 

Sightseeing tours for people with walking difficulties

We are happy to arrange for Frankfurt’s certified tour guides to lead city tours exclusively on your own coach. Enquiries can be sent to tour@infofrankfurt.de.

City tours on hop-on, hop-off double-decker buses offer an unforgettable experience of the city on the Main. You can hop on and off as you please to explore the city. The buses have at least one wheelchair space.

© #visitfrankfurt, Holger Ullmann
© #visitfrankfurt, Andi Weiland, Gesellschaftsbilder

Group offer: Guided tour for blind and visually impaired people

The ‘Feeling Frankfurt’ guided tour brings Frankfurt’s history and stories to life. Participants get to know the sights around the Römerberg and are warmly invited to get hands-on – all so they can truly understand Frankfurt (both literally and figuratively)!

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If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you.
Tel: +49 (0) 69/24 74 55 - 400, barrierefrei@infofrankfurt.de