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Historical Frankfurt

With the importance that is attached to the historical Romerberg area, this tour is dedicated to exploring only the ancient parts of the city centre. It includes a two hour walk through the Historical Museum, Imperial Hall, St. Paul's Church and the Imperial Cathedral.

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Historical Frankfurt

With the importance that is attached to the historical Romerberg area, this tour is dedicated to exploring only the ancient parts of the city centre. It includes a two hour walk through the Historical Museum, Imperial Hall, St. Paul's Church and the Imperial Cathedral.

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Frankfurt tourismus

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This is the main tourism body in Frankfurt. It offers all kinds of city tours and has various options from which to choose. Further information can be obtained from the following number: Phone: +49 (0) 69 / 21 23 89 53 Fax: +49 (0) 69 / 21 23 82 43

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Frankfurt city tours

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Tour 1 Perfect for those who want a glimpse of Frankfurt’s attractions while expending minimal effort, this tour lasts two hours and gives visitors an overview of the main metropolis of the city. Tourists get to pass by places of interest like the Museum Embankment, Stock Exchange, Applewine District Old Sachsenhausen, Banking District, Main Train Station, Old Opera House, and the Fairground. A walk around the historic Romerberg is also included to let you roam around the famous square to get a feel of the history of Frankfurt. Service charges vary depending on whether you hire a German guide or an English guide and based on the bus rental charges.

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Children’s Educational Tour

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A one of its kind tour for children that lets them learn while having fun on the city streets, the educational tour starts from Romer and ends at the platform of the Main Tower. In between children are told of the rich Frankfurt history preserved at the Historical Museum, the Cathedral and Town Hall. In total the walk is for 2 hours and 25 people are allowed in one group. Charges vary and start from 125 Euros.

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Frankfurt am Main along

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The tour walk starts from the office of this central tourist station and people get to visit the following places: Peace Bridge (new Western Harbour development, Main terraces), Nice (green), Untermainkai, Holbein Steg, Schaumainkai, Museum Embankment, Iron Bridge, Sachsenhausen Bank (view of old town, churches, Skyline), Old Bridge (ford, founding legend), Frankensteiner place (Alt Sachsenhausen, Apple Wine Quarter), Flößerbrücke (Mr German district, Main Plaza). Look at future site of the ECB (former wholesale market hall).

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Past and Present

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This is three hour guided walk through the historical as well as the modern day Frankfurt in groups of 25 people. It takes you through the historical city as well as to the Goethe Museum and the Main Tower. The tour includes inside visits of any three of the following:

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Frankfurt Animal

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This tour follows a trail of animal tracks and includes the same monuments as the previous tour. It is very adventurous and offers information on the presence of wildlife in Frankfurt.

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Frankfurt Christmas Tour

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This is joyous walk through the decorated and lit Christmas markets of Frankfur. The tour starts from Romer and along the way you’ll hear historic Frankfurt stories and tales of famous personalities before finishing the tour with a warm cup of cider.

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Thematic City Tours

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These are based on different themes, which define Frankfurt and cover places like the banking district, art museums and the trade fair zone. These tours range for about 2 to 2.5 hours and explore almost every aspect of life in the city be it architecture, sports or economics.

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Frankfurt Zoo

zoo

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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Children’s Museum Frankfurt

Museum

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.

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Panoramabad

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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.

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Günthersburgpark

Park

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

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Adlerwerke

Building

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.

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Ballsporthalle Frankfurt

Stadium

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]

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Palmengarten

Park

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:

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Goethe Museum

Museum

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

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Romerberg

Plaza

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.

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Staedel Museum

Museum

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.

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Tiger Restaurant

Cuisine: 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

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Acquapazza

Cuisine: 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

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Silk Restaurant

Cuisine: 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.

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Surf ‘n Turf Steak House

Cuisine: 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.

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Restaurant Francais

Cuisine: 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.

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Taj Mahal

Cuisine: 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.

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Gargantua- (moving addresses)

Cuisine: 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

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Restaurant Emma Metzler

Cuisine: 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.

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Erno’s Bistro

Cuisine: 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

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Bistro Rosa

Cuisine: 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.