Frankfurt Germany 6 Day Itinerary
Frankfurt Travel Itinerary (6 Days): Exploring the Financial Heart of Germany
Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration
- Check-in at a centrally located hotel like Hyatt Regency Frankfurt or Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt
- Start your day with a hearty German breakfast at Bio-Cafe or Café Nanga
- Visit Römerberg (Old Town Square) and Paulskirche (St. Paul’s Church) to get a taste of Frankfurt’s history
- Stroll along the Main river, take a boat tour, or walk to the iconic Bockenheimer Anlage park
- Dinner at Zum Gemalten Haus, a traditional tavern in the Altstadt (Old Town)
Day 2: Museums & Westend
- Breakfast at a local bakery like BackWerk or Bäckerei Meyer
- Visit the Städel Museum (Museum Embankment) to explore German art from the Middle Ages to the present day
- Lunch at Konstanzer Hof in Westend, serving regional and Mediterranean cuisine
- Afternoon trip to the Palmengarten (Palm Garden), one of the largest botanical gardens in Germany
- Visit the Museum of World Cultures (Museumsufer) or the German Architecture Museum (Deutsches Architekturmuseum)
- Dinner at Napoleon Restaurant & Wine Bar in Westend, offering French and international dishes
Day 3: Shopping & Eastend
- Breakfast at a local café like Café Weimar or Coffee Fellows
- Spend the morning shopping along Goethestraße and Zeil, Frankfurt’s main shopping streets
- Lunch at Zur Lindenküche, a cozy eatery in the historic Sachsenhausen district
- Afternoon visit to the Museum of Modern Art (Museum An der Waldemarkt) or the German Film Museum (Deutsches Filmmuseum)
- Explore the vibrant Eastend neighborhood and stop by Kulturbunker for dinner and live music
Day 4: Greenspring & Financial District
- Breakfast at Bio-Café am Grüneburgpark or Grüner Salon
- Morning trip to the Greenspring (Grüneburgpark), Frankfurt’s largest inner-city park
- Visit the European Central Bank (Eurotower) and the iconic MesseTurm
- Lunch at Mommenkamp or The Flying Pig in the financial district
- Afternoon visit to the Palmengarten (if you missed it on Day 2) or the Senckenberg Museum of Natural History (Museumsufer)
- Dinner at Atschel’s, a popular steakhouse in the financial district
Day 5: Day Trip to Heidelberg
- Early breakfast at your hotel or grab something quick on the go
- Take a train from Frankfurt Main Station (around 1 hour journey) to Heidelberg
- Spend the day exploring Heidelberg Castle, Old Bridge, and the Philosophers’ Walk
- Lunch at one of Heidelberg’s many eateries, such as Brauerei Zum Grosfürst or Altes Häusle
- Return to Frankfurt in the evening and have dinner at a favorite spot from previous days or try something new, like Ristorante La Lanterna for Italian cuisine
Day 6: Farewell & Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel or a local café like Café Kulturbunker or Café Drei Türme
- Spend the morning at leisure, perhaps revisiting a favorite site or browsing local shops for souvenirs
- Check out from your hotel and head to Frankfurt Main Station for your departure
- Auf Wiedersehen, Frankfurt! We hope you enjoyed your stay!