Frankfurt City

Introduction
Frankfurt, the finance center, the truly European city, the transport hub. Whoever thinks of this city on the Main River, thinks of airports, the Pauls Church and Goethe. They think about the stock market, the annual book fair, and the skyline.
No doubt: Frankfurt proves that opposites attract. Frankfurt is a major metropolis in a smaller format, a world city with modesty -- and this is what makes this city on the Main so livable. There are often just a few steps between cosmopolitanism and small-town coziness in Frankfurt. The renowned museums on the banks of the Main River, the modern skyscrapers, the intellectuals of the Frankfurt Schule are just as much a part of the style of the city as local specialities such as green sauce, Ebbelwei (a fermented apple drink), and Frankfurt sausages. And the metropolis is colorful. People from 180 nations live peacefully together here where every third person has an international passport. The city loves a debate and is always communicative - something that the renowned city newspapers quickly make apparent. This city of poets and thinkers has also made sure that the scientists of the future have the tools that they need and Frankfurt is the center of the internet for Germany.

Destination Facts
Time zone: GMT +1
Area: 249
Coordinates: 50.1299972534 latitude and 8.66816711426 longitude
Population: 667598
Daylight Saving: From last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
Area codes: 069

Getting There
As a major trade show and convention town, Frankfurt's population swells during March-May and September-October - which just happen to be the best times to visit weatherwise. The solution is to book ahead or stay at places either beneath or beyond the conventioneers' budgets. The winter months (November-February) are prone to storms and freezing temperatures but bring a full social and entertainment schedule and zero tourist crowds. An exception is December when the Christmas market is in full swing, June to August can be rather hot and characterised by afternoon thunderstorms, but on the plus side, much of the action moves outdoors, and cafes, parks and the riverbank bustle with activity.

Weather
The weather in May, September and October is often better than in the 'summer' months (June to August), which can be rainy and temperamental. The average temperature is around 10 ° C (50 ° F), but temperatures at the height of the summer often soar well over 30 ° C (86 ° F). From November to February temperatures frequently slide below freezing point and storms are common.

Places of Interest
Put in the miles on foot and there are unexpected surprises.
Fl â neurs get the best view of Frankfurt. Luckily most of its obvious attractions are located around the city centre. Invest in a 'Museumsufer' ticket (available at museums) and spend a couple of days cruising Frankfurt's galleries and museums at a fraction of their individual prices.

Frankfurt is often seen only as a transit hub or a business centre, but it's so much more. It boasts Germany's most spectacular skyline, mirrored in the Main River, and Europe's tallest office building. It's also the country's most international town; more than a quarter of its citizens are foreign. Frankfurt throws more money at the arts than any other European city, so you'll most likely catch a ground-breaking exhibition at one of its museums. And if you do happen to get stuck at the mega-airport there's a nightclub, art gallery and X-rated cinema to help while away those in-transit hours.

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