Frankfurt, Germany 4 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Centre

  • Stay: Ibis Styles Frankfurt City Galeria (Centrally located, affordable, and comfortable)
  • Breakfast: Grab a quick bite at BackWerk (a popular German bakery chain with several locations in Frankfurt)
  • Morning: Start your day by visiting the Römerberg, an historic square that represents medieval Frankfurt. Don’t forget to take a picture with the Gerechthof, a beautiful timber-framed building.
  • Lunch: Head to Zeilstraße for a variety of restaurants and cafes. Try Wurstkuchl for traditional German sausages.
  • Afternoon: Visit the St. Paul’s Church (Paulskirche), a symbol of the democratic revolution in Germany, and the Old Opera House (Alte Oper).
  • Evening: Take a stroll along the River Main and enjoy the sunset at Bockenheimer Anlage. For dinner, dine at Zur Latte, a charming restaurant with traditional German dishes.

Day 2: Museum Embankment & Palmengarten

  • Breakfast: Start your day early with breakfast at your hotel or grab something quick from a local bakery.
  • Morning: Visit the Museum Embankment (Museumsufer), which includes Städelsches Kunstinstitut, German Architecture Museum, and the German Film Museum, among others.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at the Museum Embankment or in the nearby Sachsenhausen district, known for its traditional taverns.
  • Afternoon: Explore Palmengarten, a beautiful botanical garden with palm trees from five continents.
  • Evening: Dine at Restaurant Kessler, which offers a variety of regional and international dishes in a historic building.

Day 3: Financial District & Apfelwein Tasting

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at Café Nörrima, a popular spot among locals.
  • Morning: Visit the European Central Bank and the Goethe House (Goetheshaus).
  • Lunch: Grab lunch in the financial district at one of the many international restaurants.
  • Afternoon: Take a stroll along the Main Tower (Main-Turm) for panoramic views of the city, or visit the Museum of World Cultures (Museum für Völkerkunde).
  • Evening: Head to the apple wine taverns (Apfelwein-Keller) in the Bockenheim neighborhood for dinner and traditional apple wine tasting. Schäferstube is a popular choice.

Day 4: Day Trip to Heidelberg

  • Breakfast: Have an early breakfast at your hotel or pick up something on the go.
  • Morning: Take a train from Frankfurt (approximately 1 hour) to Heidelberg, a charming university town with a historic castle. Explore the Old Town and visit Heidelberg Castle.
  • Lunch: Have lunch in Heidelberg at one of the traditional German restaurants.
  • Afternoon: Continue exploring Heidelberg or return to Frankfurt for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
  • Dinner & Departure: Have dinner at a restaurant in Frankfurt, such as Kornmarkt 27, before heading to the airport for your departure.

Things to Know:

  • Frankfurt is one of the world’s major financial centers and has an international feel.
  • The city is easily navigable by foot, public transportation, or bike.
  • German is the official language, but many people speak English, especially in tourist areas.
  • Tip service personnel 5-10% if you are satisfied with the service.
  • Frankfurt’s Main Street (Mainzer Straße) and Zeilstraße offer a wide range of shops for shopping enthusiasts.