The 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.
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The 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.
Housed 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.
An 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.
One 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
The 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.
The 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]
One 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:
This 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
This 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.
Staedel 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.
This museum is an effort by the City Council to show everything related to filmmaking in Germany. The art and history of filmmaking is put on display and showed through a set of screens. This process is divided into different sets of time periods, like the modern films of the 20th century and the early classical era. Apart from this the museum holds up to 7000 film copies and collectibles belonging to the famous German film makers like Hans Richter, Lotte Reiniger and Oskar Fischinger. Since its inauguration in 1993, the museum has held an International Festival for Children’s Cinema every September.
Formerly known as the Museum of Ethnology, the Museum of World Cultures aims to promote global understanding and acceptance by facilitating thoughtful dialogue and presenting unifying ideals. The building at Schaumainkai 29 has exihibits emphasizing timeless questions of human existence while Gallery 27 presents work by contemporary artists from India, Africa, Oceania and Indonesia. Visits to the museum are accompanied by enriching tours, workshops, presentations and discussions that are sure to expand your views. Curious minds will also enjoy the library with its 40,000 book collection and the Intercultural Atelier, which presents a tactile approach to learning.
More of a festival, this event is held for promoting the various museums in Frankfurt and entry fees have been reduced to attract tourists. It has various different arts and crafts exhibitions.
One of the foremost European museums of architecture, this Frankfurt museum presents a huge scope of architectural work for visitors to view. 24 large models are part of the “From the Prehistoric Hut to the Skyscraper,” which show just about the entire range of human settlement. The place holds about 200,000 plans and 600 models which includes works of the like of Giambattista Piranesi, Frank Gehry, Mies van der Rohe, Gottfried Semper and Louis I. Kahn. Paintings of architectural designs are also part of the collection and special tours and appointments need to be made to view these renowned works of art. Architectural history is also preserved in the form of literature in the library of this museum which holds about 25,000 pieces of text.
One of the best international museums of its kind, the Applied Arts museum was founded in 1877 and holds a collection of historical artifacts from various cultures. Some of the works include European cultural items from the 12th century, Islamic art and Asian cultural displays. Interesting presentations are created by combining displays and literature for visitors in the audience, who are sure to have an educational and eye-opening experience.
A very unique museum of its kind, the award-winning Museum for Communication exhibits the various kinds of communications present in today’s world and how each evolved into its current form. The importance of communication and its history is a major field of study for specialists so this museum holds special importance in the academic arena. As a practical display, old models of fax machines, phones and typewriters have been put on for viewing and even trying. In addition to this there is also a small collection of paintings on the communication theme. Museum timings are: Mon closed, Tue - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM; Sat-Sun 11 AM - 7 PM. Tickets: 2 Euros for adults; 1 euro for children.
The museum usually displays works of artists who have a connection to Frankfurt or its history but other artists are also welcomed to present their collections. Tours for the place have to be arranged and are allowed for students and tourists. Timings: Tuesday- Friday: 12-7pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11-5 pm. Admission fees: 4 Euros for adults, 2 Euros for children.
One of Frankfurt’s most visited places, this museum of natural history is one of Germany’s largest. There are larger than life dinosaur skeletons, preserved animals, various exhibits of preserved plant species, all accompanied by a ton of information for those who are interested in the subject. The museum does not have any parking spaces so you will have to walk some distance after taking the subway to the Bockenheim district. Entry fees: 5 Euros for adults and 1.5 Euros for children.
This stone building was constructed as the Academy of Trade and Social Sciences in 1906. After the Frankfurt University was founded, this complex was made its headquarters and the building has been remodeled for modern times as well. If you want to explore the education and research side of Frankfurt, this would be the best place to start.
Perfect for anyone curious about the way money works, Frankfurt’s Geldmuseum, located in the Ginnheim district, offers an exciting exposition of the history of money and a look into the economic side of Frankfurt. With a unique 6-themed approach to the exhibitions, the museum lay-out takes visitors through different “stages”, which each deepen your understanding of money by presenting exhibits that function to answer various questions. These topics range from what money essentially is to explanations of the structure of the central bank, monetary policy and foreign exchange policy. Visitors will be enlightened by lectures, fun games and discovery tours and can leave with books and souvenirs from the museum shop. Admission is free for everyone.
One of the best public parks in Frankfurt is the Rebstockpark which attracts a lot of people to this western spot in town. The park is usually always full with families during evenings, who particularly like to come for the distraction that it offers to children, and also since it has the Rebstock swimming pool within its premises.
A 29-hectare park in the Westend of Frankfurt, Grüneburgpark was once the meeting place of great German thinkers like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Bettina von Arnim and is now a popular recreation spot for Frankfurters. There’s a lovely botanical garden in one corner and the Palmengarten across the street.
Located within Grüneburgpark is a medieval castle, which once was occupied by knights and then turned into a baroque estate before its was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in 1819. Over the years, the castle was reduced in size to make way for roads and infrastructural development and ownership has been handed over to the city. The elaborate architecture and classical look makes it a sight to see and a great rest stop after a stroll through the park grounds. You can also hire a tour guide to get to know the history behind the castle and make the most of your trip.
This Renaissance house dates back to 1582, when it was the home of the Gremp von Freudenstein noble family. A country house was also added to the park in 1829. Be sure to visit this landmark for a get a feel for Frankfurt’s history.