Frankfurt Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 7.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers pleasant weather, while December's Christmas market on the Römerberg is a highlight.
- Population
- 0.8M
Overview
Germany's financial capital is a striking skyline of glass towers nicknamed 'Mainhattan,' balanced by a reconstructed medieval old town around the Römer square. A major aviation and business hub, Frankfurt also offers excellent museums along the Main River and lively apple-wine taverns in Sachsenhausen.
Getting around
An excellent U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and tram network covers the city, with a compact, walkable center along the Main.
Local etiquette
Business etiquette runs deep here; be punctual, dress smartly, and address people formally until invited otherwise.
Safety
Frankfurt is mostly safe, but the area around the main train station has open drug activity and warrants caution, especially at night. The rest of the city center is comfortable.