Frankfurt Germany 7 Day Itinerary

7-Day Itinerary for Frankfurt, Germany

Day 1: Arrival & City Center Exploration

  • Morning: Check-in at your hotel (recommendations below). Freshen up and head out to explore the city center.

  • Lunch: Visit Zum Gemälde for traditional German cuisine in a historic setting.

  • Afternoon: Stroll around Römerberg, the old town square, and admire the medieval architecture. Don’t miss the Römer, Frankfurt’s city hall. Also, visit the Paulskirche, where the German Parliament met for the first time in 1848.

  • Evening: Relax at the Bockenheimer Anlage park or enjoy a river cruise on the Main River to appreciate Frankfurt’s skyline.

Day 2: Museum Embankment (Museumsufer)

  • Morning: Start with breakfast at your hotel or grab one from a local bakery like BackWerk.

  • Mid-Morning: Visit the Städel Museum, known for its vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages to modern times.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at the Museum Embankment’s restaurant, Konditorei Schillinger.

  • Afternoon: Continue exploring museums such as the German Architecture Museum (Deutsches Architekturmuseum), German Film Museum (Deutsche Filmmuseum), and the German Museum of Jugendstil (Museum für Kunsthandwerk).

  • Evening: Dine at Küchle Wiese for traditional Frankfurt cuisine, especially the famous green sauce (Grüne Soße).

Day 3: Financial District & Palm Garden (Palmengarten)

  • Morning: Visit the financial district to see the European Central Bank and the Deutsche Bundesbank. Grab breakfast at a café in the area.

  • Afternoon: Head to Palmengarten, one of the world’s largest botanical gardens. Spend your afternoon exploring various exotic plants and greenhouses.

  • Evening: Dine at Konstablerwache, a popular area with numerous restaurants offering diverse cuisines.

Day 4: Day Trip to Heidelberg

  • Morning: Take a day trip to the charming town of Heidelberg (about 1 hour by train). Explore the historic old town, Heidelberg Castle, and the Philosophers’ Walk.

  • Lunch: Enjoy local German food in Heidelberg.

  • Evening: Return to Frankfurt and relax at your hotel or explore the city nightlife.

Day 5: Shopping & Apfelwein Tasting

  • Morning: Spend the morning shopping at Zeil, one of Germany’s longest shopping streets, or head to the trendy Goethestraße for unique finds.

  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Marktküche in the Zeil shopping center.

  • Afternoon: Visit the German Apothecary Museum (Deutsches Apotheken-Museum) and learn about the history of pharmaceuticals. In the evening, try out local apfelwein (apple wine) at Zum Gemälde or Atschel.

Day 6: Main Tower & Westend

  • Morning: Start with breakfast at your hotel.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Main Tower for panoramic views of Frankfurt. Next, explore the vibrant Westend neighborhood, known for its diverse restaurants and bars.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at Westend Wurstbar or another restaurant in the area.

  • Evening: Enjoy a farewell dinner at Steinwiesen, a popular seafood restaurant with an excellent wine selection.

Day 7: Departure

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last hours in Frankfurt doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before heading to the airport.

Things to Know:

  • Frankfurt is an international city, and English is widely spoken.
  • The city uses a tram system (Bahn) for public transportation, as well as S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains.
  • Germany operates on the Euro currency.
  • Remember to tip about 10% in restaurants.

Where to Stay:

  • Luxury: Hyatt Regency Frankfurt or Steigenberger Hotel Frankfurt
  • Mid-Range: Hotel NH Collection Frankfurt City or 25hours Hotel by Levels
  • Budget: MEININGER Hotel Frankfurt City Centre West or generator Frankfurt ExpoRail