Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and one of Europe's leading financial centres. Its setting on the River Main, compact historic core and distinctive high-rise skyline give the city a character unlike most other German destinations.

The city's landmarks mix medieval heritage with modern architecture. The Römerberg and its reconstructed half-timbered houses sit beside the Römer city hall, while St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, St. Paul's Church and the Goethe House reflect Frankfurt's long civic and cultural history.

Along the river, the Museumsufer brings together major institutions such as the Städel Museum, and the rebuilt Neue Altstadt recreates the layout of the old town. Neighbourhoods range from the traditional apple-wine taverns of Sachsenhausen to the cafés, markets and restaurants of Bornheim, Bockenheim and the Westend.

As home to the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Messe Frankfurt, the city is a major hub for finance, trade fairs and international business. Events such as the Frankfurt Book Fair and Ambiente draw visitors from around the world, supported by one of Europe's busiest airports and rail stations.

Leisure travellers can enjoy museums, riverfront walks, the Christmas market and a varied food and nightlife scene, while business visitors benefit from strong transport links, major exhibition venues and a compact centre that makes moving between hotels, meetings and attractions straightforward.