Frankfurt Travel Guide - The city of Frankfurt, Germany is a combination of the past with the present. Frankfurt has much to offer the business traveler, students, historians, and tourists. Many know Frankfurt as the financial center of Europe but there is much more to see and do in this city. Frankfurt is a large city and is split into Frankfurt and Frankfurt am Main but they are still connected. The am Main section is located near the river front. Frankfurt is filled with different nationalities, friendly people, a breathtaking skyline, and parks.

Many don't except to see the amount of parks that are throughout Frankfurt. It isn't surprising to see the German people enjoying these parks. The river bank paths are filled with walkers, joggers, cyclist and rollerbladers. The German take pride in having the parks to enjoy, and they use their parks. Along the paths you will find cafes, restaurants and even a few small shops, if you need a break. Frankfurt is a city that is always expanding, but they have been able to hold onto the past and blend in the present.

There are two airports located in Frankfurt. The Frankfurt International Airport is the known as the second largest airport in all of Europe. All major airlines use this airport. Frankfurt’s public transportation makes getting around a breeze. Of course they have taxis, buses and trams but there are also U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains that can get you around Frankfurt with ease. Tickets can be bought in stations or online. The city of Frankfurt has done their best to make using the public transportation easy to use.

Frankfurt offers all sorts of sights and sounds. The streets are filled with museums, galleries, restaurants, cathedrals, and theaters to meet everyone tastes. If you are just visiting Europe to shop, not to worry because in the Fressgass you will find plenty of shops, cafes and bistros to keep you busy. Here you don’t have to worry about cars because it is a pedestrian only zone. Since 1949, Frankfurt has been the host of the Frankfurt Book Fair. This fair attracts people from around the world and within Germany. In a typical year over two million people come to Frankfurt to vacation or for business.

There are plenty of tours that can bring you around Frankfurt and Frankfurt am Main. These are wonderful to get a sense of everything there is to do and see in here. Your travel agent may also be able to make some suggestions on what to see in Frankfurt. Once you have arrived in Frankfurt, double check with your hotel's front desk. They may be able to give you some pointers, or discounts for the city. The German people are a friendly group of people. While German is the main language, you will find that many speak English if not more languages. The currency of Germany is the European Dollar, otherwise known as the Euro. You can exchange money in the airport, train stations, hotels, and banks. Many ATM machines do except our American ATM cards. Also the majority of hotels, shops and restaurants do take the major credit cards.

When visiting Frankfurt, take the time to explore the new and old. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, make the best of it. Frankfurt has enough to offer everyone who comes to visit.