Plug – Type F

Credit Cards – Widely Accepted

LGBTQ Friendly – Yes

S-Bahn Lines S8 and S9 operate from the Regionalbahnhof beneath Terminal 1.

Trains run every 10-15 minutes Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof for connections to other lines. Single tickets cost EUR5.80 (as of September 1st 2025) and can be purchased from the RMV ticket machines at the station or via the RMV app.

If arriving at Terminal 2 use the free yellow shuttle bus to get to Terminal 1 for the Regionalbahnhof.

Official cream/ivory Frankfurt taxis operate from ranks outside each terminal. 

Journeys are metered and will typically cost EUR35-45 to the centre of the city.

Journey time will typically be 25-35 minutes.

The usual ride hailing apps are in operation.

Frankfurt is the financial heart of Germany, yet the city has much more to offer than just skyscrapers and banking headquarters. 

The city itself is a blend of old and new. The skyline, sometimes nicknamed “Mainhattan,” rises above the River Main with a cluster of glass towers, while at street level you can stroll through historic districts that survived or were carefully rebuilt after the Second World War. The Römerberg square in the Altstadt, the old town, is the traditional heart of Frankfurt. Here you will find timber-framed houses, the city hall, and lively cafés. Not far away is Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic landmark where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were once crowned.

Frankfurt is also a cultural hub. The Museumsufer, or museum embankment, runs along the south bank of the Main and is lined with institutions dedicated to art, film, architecture, and history. The Städel Museum in particular is one of Germany’s most important art museums, with works spanning from the Old Masters to contemporary artists. The city also hosts the famous Frankfurt Book Fair each autumn, attracting publishers and writers from around the world.

For shopping, the Zeil is Frankfurt’s main pedestrian shopping street, busy with both international chains and German department stores. If you prefer something more local, the Kleinmarkthalle offers a taste of regional life with fresh produce, cheeses, sausages, and international delicacies sold at small stands.

Frankfurt is surprisingly green. The Palmengarten botanical garden offers peaceful walks among exotic plants, while the banks of the Main are perfect for cycling, jogging, or simply relaxing with a view of the skyline. Sachsenhausen, across the river, is the neighborhood best known for traditional apple wine taverns, where visitors can sample Apfelwein alongside hearty local dishes.

Within an hour you can reach charming destinations like Wiesbaden, Mainz, or the Rhine Valley, with its castles and vineyards.

Frankfurt combines tradition with modernity, commerce with culture. It is a city where you can admire futuristic architecture in one moment and centuries-old churches in the next, where international business districts sit alongside cozy taverns. Whether you come for a short stopover or a longer stay, it is a place that offers a taste of Germany’s past and present in one accessible destination.

EU regulation EU261 gives compensation to passengers when their flight from or within the European Union is either cancelled or delayed and arrives at its destination more than 3 hours behind schedule and the airline is at fault. You will not be entitled to compensation if the delay is due to “extraordinary circumstances” such as weather, strikes or security issues.