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A short film festival held on a breathtaking terrace of the 16th century Hochst Castle, Shorts at Moonlight shows films on an outdoor screen in an unforgettable setting. Details are available on this webpage: http://www.kurzfilmfestival.de/.
A short film festival held on a breathtaking terrace of the 16th century Hochst Castle, Shorts at Moonlight shows films on an outdoor screen in an unforgettable setting. Details are available on this webpage: http://www.kurzfilmfestival.de/.
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frankfurtTo celebrate the arrival of the New Year, Frankfurt’s Alte Oper plays its sensational traditional music to entertain the thousands of people who come to celebrate New Years with friends and family. A wide variety of seasonal tunes are also played by the “Junge Deutsche Philharmonie”.
frankfurtFastnachtszug, an annual carnival parade that dates back to the 14th century, symbolizes man’s struggle against evil spirits. The parade circles the city centre, celebrating the start of summer with costumed witches and scarecrows. Entry is free and it’s an open invitation for all!
frankfurtThis event is characterized by general liveliness and chaos across the city and can be compared to Mardi Gras in other countries. Parades with decorated floats and crowds of costumed revelers take to the streets during this time.
frankfurtA one of a kind trade fair, this annual event is hosted by Ludwig Erhard Anlage and it consists of displays and exhibits of innovative home decoration items and exquisite pieces of art from around the world.
frankfurtThis extravagant folk festival is held at the Festplatz am Ratsweg and attracts some 500,000 people each year. It started as a small market for traditional crafts and has today become one of the main attractions for Frankfurters. It is characterized by a colorful display of fireworks at the beginning and end of the fair and food and wine is available for enjoyment together with fun filled rides such as roller coasters. For more information call (49) 69-212-38800.
frankfurtHeld during the last week of March, this event is an extended museum display with special events and presentations lasting all night long. It’s a great opportunity to take a whirlwind tour of the city’s museums, where you can learn about German cinematic history and view artifacts of the city’s heritage. Buses take visitors from one museum to the next but make sure to buy tickets in advance since the lines can get long. For more information call (49) 69-212-38800 or visit http://www.nacht-der-museen.de/.
frankfurtThis is Frankfurt’s annual Latin Film Festival. During this time moviegoers gather to watch the latest films from a featured Latin American country and many others in the city’s various theaters. Discussions and concerts follow. For more details, call (49) 7071-56-96-54.
frankfurtThis is a popular cycling race that starts and finishes at the Eschborn District in Frankfurt and covers a stretch of 40-110 km.
frankfurtThe folk festival of Waldchestag is held within the peaceful and harmonious ambiance of the Stadtwald Forest and is free of charge! Tourists can enjoy the traditional festivities of Frankfurt, including arts and craft displays, local food specialties and live music.
frankfurtAn extravagant display of German ballet performances, Ballet Frankfurt is worth a round of applause. For more information call 49) 69-212-38800.
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frankfurtThe biggest attraction for families with children and toddlers is the Frankfurt Zoo. Located in the Ostend, it attracts quite a crowd on Sundays and public holidays. With 4,500 animals of over 400 species, the Zoo promises lots to see on its extensive and well-maintained 11-hectare grounds.
frankfurtHoused within the Historic Museum of Frankfurt, this museum is designed to allow children to spend a few hours learning about the city and its culture. There are workshops that teach various crafts, as well as interactive exhibits and guided tours. Children are encouraged to touch, play with and ask about various objects as they learn about the historical significance of each.
frankfurtAn indoor facility that contains swimming pools and plunge pools for adults, children and non-swimmers alike, Panoramabad is a good place to be if you are travelling with children and want to accompany them for a fun and engaging activity. Opening times are 6am-8pm Monday, Wednesday-Saturday, 6pm-9pm Sunday.
frankfurtOne of the largest parks in Frankfurt, Guntherburgpark is filled with summer activities like swimming, roller skating, children parties and water games. This scenic park is an exciting place to bring your children for a family outing. Address: Hartmann-Ibach-Straße Frankfurt HE 60389, Germany
frankfurtThe Adler Company was formed in 1880 and specialized in high tech machines. Over the years the site was used to build fighter jets and was constructed and reconstructed to suit modern times. After the Second World War, the building was given up and later renovated to house artist studios, theaters, and offices. Presently located within the Adler building is Gallus Theater, advertising agencies of Wunderman and Young & Rubicam and divisions of Deutsche Bahn AG. Entry is free. You can get to the building by train. Nearby Stations include Galluswarte: S3, S4, S5, S6.
frankfurtThe largest stadium in Frankfurt, Ballsporthalle Frankfurt attracts huge crowds during every scheduled game. If you’re in Frankfurt with children, going to watch a game would be a fun outing for all. Call the stadium to get the schedule for the up coming days. Address: Ballsporthalle Frankfurt Silostraße 46 Frankfurt, Germany Phone: +49 69 31 9076 Fax: +49 69 30 4944 Email: [email protected]
frankfurtOne of the largest parks in Frankfurt, Palmengarten covers 50 acres and is a beautiful sight in every season, with seasonal blossoms and greenery everywhere. The Tropicarium consists of numerous varieties of tropical plants enclosed in a giant greenhouse and displayed according to climate and natural habitats like mangroves, desert, rainforest and monsoon. On the same property there are various glass houses that exhibit other plant and flower species. The Palemngarten is also one of the few horticulture sites in the world where newer species are developed and extinct ones are preserved. Opening times vary according to seasons:
frankfurtThis museum is an extensive display of the Goethe Age and is in commemoration of the greatest German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It shows pictures and paintings from German artists belonging to various time periods, which depict changing traditions and cultures. It also has an extensive library of literature and historical texts. Adjacent to the museum is the Goethehaus, which was the home of the famous writer. The house and the museum are both open to tours. The museum timings are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the ticket costing around 5.00 Euros for adults and 1.50 Euros for children. Due to major reconstructions, the museum will be closed for the rest of this year. Address: Frankfurter Goethe-Haus Freies Deutsches Hochstift Großer Hirschgraben 23-25 60311 Frankfurt am Main Telephone: (0 69) 1 38 80 - 0 Telefax: (0 69) 1 38 80 – 222 URL: www.goethehaus-frankfurt.de
frankfurtThis is the central square in Altstadt and is a site used for many of the major festivals and fairs in the city. The Rommerberg has a bunch of historical sites, museums and buildings that are considered a tourist’s first stops.
frankfurtStaedel Museum, one of the leading museums of Frankfurt, has an extensive collection of art- about 2700 paintings, 100,000 drawing and about 600 sculptures- from renowned artists depicting the progression of culture through Frankfurt’s history. Opened under the name and will of Johann Friedrich Stadel, the museum is also dedicated to thorough art research. The Städel Art Institute follows the museum’s mission of art education and teaches and preserves art for further study. Standard admission fee is 12 Euros.
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frankfurtCuisine: International One of Frankfurt’s finest dining establishments, this restaurant specializing in French, Mediterranean and international cuisine has been awarded a Michelin star for its excellence. Plenty of important people, from celebrities to CEOs, grace its tables. The dining room is whimsically decorated with murals and theater memorabilia (as the entire restaurant is located in the basement of Tigerpalast Theater), while the separate Tiger- Bistrot provides an equally wonderful, yet more casual atmosphere. Restaurant timings are Tuesday to Saturday 6pm to 1 am and reservations are required for dine in. Food prices vary but the standard prix-fixe varies from 50 to 100 Euros. Address: Heiligkreuzgasse 16-20, Frankfurt Phone: 069/92002250
frankfurtCuisine: Italian One of the pricey restaurants in Frankfurt, Acquapazza serves all kinds of Italian dishes and is famous for its fish. Located at the West End of the city, it attracts a large crowd of Westerners, both local and foreigners. An elaborate restaurant with fine dining and amazing china, Acqua pazza is one of the high priced restaurants in Frankfurt. Address: Westendplatz 42 60325 Frankfurt, Deutschland Phone: 069 172028 Website: www.aquapazza.de
frankfurtCuisine: Fusion, Austro-German The dining experience at Silk has an interesting premise- eating while lounging on white-leather beds surrounded by curtains and colorful mood lighting. Diners at Silk begin their evening at 7:30 pm, take their shoes off, relax and enjoy a multi-course tasting menu with dinner service beginning at 8 pm and lasting most of the evening. With deliciously inventive food creations and a unique atmosphere, dinner at Silk is definitely worth devoting an evening to.
frankfurtCuisine: Steaks and seafood Arguably the best Steak house in all of Germany, Surf ‘n Turf is a sizzling restaurant that serves one of the most extensive menus. Appetizers are full of salads and sidelines while main courses are very filling, including mouthwatering steaks in all kinds of meats and cuts that can be prepared just the way you want them. Make sure you call for reservations to be sure of a wonderful evening at the steak house. Prices can reach up to around 150 Euros and the place is open Monday to Friday 12 noon to 3pm, and Monday to Saturday 6pm to midnight.
frankfurtCuisine: French Located in the lobby of the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof luxury hotel, Restaurant Francais is an elegant dining establishment with two stately rooms decorated in blue and gold. The elaborately designed menus and beautiful dishes are unbelievable and live up to the impeccably high standards set for them. The restaurant is open for lunch from noon to 2:30 pm and dinner is served from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. Jackets are recommended.
frankfurtCuisine: Indian- Pakistani This is a high priced Indian restaurant that offers quality food, a homey yet sophisticated atmosphere, and excellent service. Taj Mahal is open for lunch from 11 30 am to 2 30 pm and for dinner from 6pm to 11pm. The restaurant is decorated heavily with Indian artifacts and cultural symbols. Dishes start from 30 Euros.
frankfurtCuisine: Continental Another one of Frankfurt’s upscale restaurants, the Gargantua is stylishly set in a green and white theme with outdoor arrangements of tables for dining al fresco. With tons of specialties, dishes are prepared with a multitude of fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Located in the Westend district, Gargantua attracts quite a crowd of foreigners for delicious dishes like rib-eye steak, sautéed sausages, squid and truffles. Reservations are recommended and the place is open for lunch from noon to 2 30pm and dinner from 6pm to 1 am on weekdays. On weekends only dinner is served. Address: Liebigstrasse 47, Frankfurt Phone: 069/720718
frankfurtCuisine: International/local Set in the park of the Museum of Applied Arts, this restaurant prepares some of Frankfurt’s best international food. The layout of the entire area is a breath of fresh air as it’s set in one of the greenest areas that Frankfurt has to offer. The daily lunch specials offer 2 or 3 course meals for vegetarians as well as meat lovers. A la carte options are also available. The restaurant is open from to Tuesday to Saturday, noon to midnight and Sundays from noon to 6 pm. It can also be booked for parties and special events.
frankfurtCuisine: French Don’t judge this place by its size. Despite being cramped, Erno’s Bistro holds a very high reputation in Frankfurt and serves the finest French cuisine. Under the guidance of renowned chef Erno Schmitt, the restaurant was the first in Frankfurt to earn a Michelin star. Current chef Valery Mathis carries on this legacy and has brought the bistro to new heights. It is open from noon to 7 30 in the evening and since it’s in high demand, make sure you make a reservation well in advance. Closing season: mid June to mid July
frankfurtCuisine: Continental A charming bistro in Frankfurt’s Westend, Rosa Bistro has a décor of pretty gingham curtains and a pig motif. The food is quality German cuisine with meats and poultries like lamb, goose, duck and pheasant cooked and seasoned perfectly. During the summer, diners can enjoy a pleasant outdoor terrace surrounded by ivy. The restaurant does not accept credit cards so be sure to have some cash on you! Opening hours are from 6 30 pm to midnight from Monday to Saturday and it will be good to reserve a table in advance.