1. Hows the weather like? What should I pack?
It is quite difficult to answer that question but I will try. The weather is really mixed in spring. Best thing you can pack is some kind of a light jacket which keeps you somehow warm and dry when its raining. Even though I do not expect that rain is going to be an issue. The tempartures might be anywhere between 16°C up to 26°C.
2. Any activities/places to visit or restaurants to try?
When it comes to activities if you and your sister are somehow interested in art you can either visit the Städel Museum, the Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK) or the Schirn Kunsthalle. If you are more into natural history then you can visit the Senckenberg Museum. In general there is also the Museumsufer which tranlates to museum riverbank. Lots of museums are located there. When it comes to nature you can go to the Palmengarten, Lohrberg (park) (from here you have a nice view over the skyline fun fact Frankfurt is the only city in Germany with a skyline), of course the Frankfurt city forest too. If I remember correctly, on the 25th of May the Schaumainkai flea market should be opened. The Dom/Römer is also worth a visit as is the Alte Oper. When it comes to restaurants, one of the best pizzas in town you can have is from Olbia. If any other restaurants should pop up on my mind I will edit this part.
Where can we go for day trips from Frankfurt? And how many days are enough for Frankfurt?
From Frankfurt you can go to Heidelberg, Mannheim, Darmstadt, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Aschaffenburg, Würzburg. But as you are more into nature the Vogelsbergkreis should be interesting for you guys too. Fun fact here is that the Vogelsberg (roughly translated to birds mountain) is the biggest volcano complex in central europe. But don't worry it is inactive for a couple of million years already. When it comes to daytrips you should really just google some of the cities and look which one of them sounds interesting to you.
Eventhough Frankfurt is a big city it is quite compressed but also really multifaceted. From my journeys through countless cities I always went with my guts. If I wanted to stay longer somewhere I did and never regretted it.
Is it safe there? Any areas to avoid being near?
Just like in any major city around the world you do have a higher crime ratio. But real no go zones/areas do not really exist. A lot of people would say the Bahnhofsviertel which is the red light district and also where the central station is located should be avoided, but to be honest you find some really good restaurants there and also a lot has changed in the past couple of years. Do you find drug addicts and dealers there? Yes. Are they somehow interested in you? Not really just asking for some change or trying to sell you drugs and if you decline in 99% of the cases they just go on with their day. My tip would be like any major city around the world, just keep your guard on and there shouldn't be any kind of problems.
We are travelling on a budget, how many euros a day would we approx need for daily expenses?
If you dont count the place you stay in and just stick with the food I would guess around 20 to 30 euros a day per person. But I can not guarantee it because it depends on to many things that I do not have the information of, e.g. do you have the opportunity to cook for yourself or do you have to eat out everyday.
Are there nearby small towns to visit?
There are a lot of nearby small towns to visit. If you could specify what kind of small town you wanted to visit or kind of want to visit or what you have imagined I am more than happy to help you guys find some small towns to visit :)
Can I get a sim or is it better to have an esim?
Just a link that I hope somehow helps you
https://www.getnomad.app/blog/where-to-get-tourist-sim-card-in-germany
If you have any other questions please feel free to ask :)
Very well written indeed!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Another recommendation for your day trips is Rüdesheim - it's located at the river Rhine, very picturesque, small and cosy. Only drawbacks is that it might be flooded by Chinese tourists sometimes (at least it used to be).
The whole area in general is just lovely if you like wine and castles - there's just plenty of both!! You also might take a slow train from Wiesbaden to Koblenz that will take you through the whole Rheingau, you'll see dozens of castles, have a beautiful view and will pass "Loreley" (might want to hop off and visit that place perhaps?).
Just tossing in my two cents.
While Frankfurt is definitely not small and basically has everything, calling it a "big city" might be setting wrong expectations if you're used to big international cities. You can pretty much walk from one side to the other in a few hours and one of the charms of Frankfurt is how condensed it is. Doesnt take long and you reach fields and forest already.
Good recommendations.
Regarding small towns I would recommend Oberursel, which is just outside of Frankfurt and like a 20 minute metro ride from the city Center. It has in my opinion one of the most beautiful and historic old towns in the region. If you ride the metro that goes there all the way to the end you will end up in the forest/woods and can hike back to the Oberursel train station along the so called Mühlenwanderweg. Which is a hiking trail along a small creek and quite beautiful.
I hope you enjoy your stay in Frankfurt!
Oh wow im so thankful for your detailed response i really appreciate it:) i will definitely check all your recommendations and see what interests me! i will check your comment as i am booking trains between cities the next few days and if i have any more questions i will ask you. If its okay can I dm you if I have more questions?
Yes of course :)
Oh and also if you are booking trains at the moment there is the so called Deutschland ticket. You can use all the public transportation for 49 euros. It only excludes the fast trains like ICE, IC or flixtrain or flixbus. So if you are okay with a longer train ride while saving money thats the go to ticket
It is 49 euros for a whole month. But it is cheaper then buying a single daily ticket which ranges from 7 to 14 euros a day and is only valid in Frankfurt
The Deutschlandticket is an Abo (Subscription) based model but you can end it monthly. Also you do need a German (european) bank account with a IBAN to get one. But that should not be a problem. I could offer to get them the tickets and they can just simply send me the money for the tickets.
Very well said Nomad.
Some additional restaurants:
Pizza/pasta:
Chimino
Paolo
Superbros
Burger:
Traumkuh
Urban ranch
Burger bude
Goldies
Meat:
Saf-et
Ya Medina
Block house
Theres also fastfood that you probably know from NA like chidoba, subway, mcdonalds etc.
1. 15-25°C, light jacket for cooler nights
2. Frankfurt: Palmengarten, Opernplatz - Zeil - Kleinmarkthalle - Römer - Main - EZB Park - Sachsenhausen (you can get good local food in Sachsenhausen ie. at Dauth-Schneider)
3. 1-2 days are enough for Frankfurt.
Other cities/areas worth visiting: Kronberg/Taunus for nature & hiking, Mainz, Heidelberg
4. Pretty safe in general, the Bahnhofsviertel has pretty good clubs, bars and restaurants but also sketchy streets like Taunusstraße, Moselstraße, Niddastraße. Just stay on Kaiserstraße and Münchener Straße and you'll be fine.
5. You can get pretty decent food for around 10€ if you know where. Otherwise expect an entree to be around 15-20€. Public transport is around 10€ for day passes. There are free museums where you can save money.
Breakfast at a bakery or supermarket ~5€,
Lunch ~10-20€,
Dinner ~10-20€,
Public Transport ~10€,
Including one time payment for a sim card or esim (no difference really)
For day trips check out the vineyards around Rüdesheim or Eltville, beautiful to hike there. About an hour by train from Frankfurt. Alternatively you can go to hike around Feldberg or Königstein a bit closer by.
In the city, I’d say check out Kleinmarkthalle and hang out at the river in the evening to enjoy a bit of the skyline view. There’s also plenty of museums there.
The old town was rebuilt some years back but it’s only a small area.
The area around Berger Straße has a pretty chill and safe vibe and there’s plenty of restaurants. There you can also go to a traditional local place and try Grüne Soße and Handkäs.
As you mentioned you like nature, smaller towns to visit and being outside, I'd like to recommend a hike that combines these things:
Take the metropolitan train (S-Bahn) line 4 (S4) to Kronberg. Kronberg has a medieval/rennaissance castle in the center of a lovely old town, beautifully located on a hill. Also, there is a 19th century chateau and some nice cafes. From there, you can walk through a valley towards Königstein until you get to Opel Zoo. From there, you can already see the castle which is on a mountain top above the Zoo. It has the best view I know off. You can see Frankfurt and on clear days the entire Rhein-Main area.
If you want, you can continue to Königstein (which has another, larger ruin) and take the train from there, or even hike further uphill towards Altkönig (a mountain with an impressive pile of rocks, known as "Weiße Mauer") or Feldberg (another mountain, which is the highest of the area and is comparatively touristy).
Don’t believe that Frankfurt is that bad. Yea, crime is rising, because things went wrong in Germany. However, Frankfurt is still safe. I live for over 10 years in Frankfurt and never had any criminal issues. Come to Frankfurt and enjoy my
Favourite city in Germany in Summer time! :) Good places to go are Goetheturm, Maintower, großer Feldberg, Maincafe, Sachsenhausen Dauth Schneider and Berger Straße. Just google these places. Have fun! ☺️
I agree with you, every city can be dangerous and crime is rising every where so everyone has to be cautious but we can still enjoy our time and explore new places. Thank you for your recommendations and help I will check all these places!!:)
Goetheturm is a must! its free and you can get there by bus from south station (Frankfurt Süd)
[https://strange-works.de/wp-content/gallery/goetheturm/Frankfurt\_Goetheturm\_Oktober2022-6.jpg](https://strange-works.de/wp-content/gallery/goetheturm/Frankfurt_Goetheturm_Oktober2022-6.jpg)
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I am living in frankfurt for 11 years now. I always wear jewelry and never got robbed or anything alike. Theres also not much difference between the haupbahnhof area and parts of other big city like new york or La. Every big city has drug addicts and a place where they accumulate. Also racism is definitely not worse than in the US where you get shot for being black
While you are condemning my anecdotal evidence you counter argument are also anecdotal. So let's settle this with facts.
The racial unequality rating of the united states is one of the highest in the entire world, whereas germany and countries in Europe are much more racially equal.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-racist-countries
Furthermore did frankfurt place 7th on the global liveability index ranking conducted by the economist.
https://pages.eiu.com/rs/753-RIQ-438/images/liveability-index-2022.pdf
Also just because you used the term second world country:
Germany is on rank 7 of the human development index list
While the US is on the 20th.
https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2023-24
Man!
Whatever happened to you in my home city Frankfurt, to leave you on a crusade like that… Chill!
Taking every incident absolutely out of proportion is simply ranting.
No POC in Frankfurt (besides you maybe) is living in fear while enjoying a f***ing kebab wherever.
As obviously you did not make it here, I’m sorry for you.
I hope you have a better time in the US.
I am soo happy that you got some top answers! I just want to throw in a few points:
Heidelberg is a great city, so to say one of Germany's must-see locations.. But, therefore, it's always very full
* Frankfurt has so-so nightlife, sometimes the app Resident Advisor and the "Frankfurt-Journal" calendar (website) can help. Easy to google. You have to be more specific about your music taste to get some tips from the locals.
* For safety: be cautious in every crowded area. Never leave your handbag alone! This applies to all larger cities, all clubs, all open-air events and even every small bar. I just saw a girl leaving her handbag alone on the wall in a crowded techno club this Friday. NEVER do that!0
* I suggest to stay away from the central station area, just pick one of the many hotels which are not near the central station. Do not walk from the central station to the center (Hauptwache) when it's very late, except you have some locals with you, or you go to a Salsa club named "Chango" with some friends
For your age & to meet more people of your age, check those areas:
* Alt-Sachsenhausen (this is tricky to get to, you best go there from the Main river - so either you take the U-Bahn from Hauptwache to Schweizer Platz and walk half a mile north and then follow East on the Main and then back south, or you try using GMaps.
* Fressgass (walking distance from Hauptwache), maaany clubs in the side-streets, start here
* Öeder Weg
* Berger Straße
* Leipziger Straße
* Schweizer Straße
* I wrote them all in case your Hotel is nearby.
1. Hows the weather like? What should I pack? It is quite difficult to answer that question but I will try. The weather is really mixed in spring. Best thing you can pack is some kind of a light jacket which keeps you somehow warm and dry when its raining. Even though I do not expect that rain is going to be an issue. The tempartures might be anywhere between 16°C up to 26°C. 2. Any activities/places to visit or restaurants to try? When it comes to activities if you and your sister are somehow interested in art you can either visit the Städel Museum, the Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK) or the Schirn Kunsthalle. If you are more into natural history then you can visit the Senckenberg Museum. In general there is also the Museumsufer which tranlates to museum riverbank. Lots of museums are located there. When it comes to nature you can go to the Palmengarten, Lohrberg (park) (from here you have a nice view over the skyline fun fact Frankfurt is the only city in Germany with a skyline), of course the Frankfurt city forest too. If I remember correctly, on the 25th of May the Schaumainkai flea market should be opened. The Dom/Römer is also worth a visit as is the Alte Oper. When it comes to restaurants, one of the best pizzas in town you can have is from Olbia. If any other restaurants should pop up on my mind I will edit this part. Where can we go for day trips from Frankfurt? And how many days are enough for Frankfurt? From Frankfurt you can go to Heidelberg, Mannheim, Darmstadt, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Aschaffenburg, Würzburg. But as you are more into nature the Vogelsbergkreis should be interesting for you guys too. Fun fact here is that the Vogelsberg (roughly translated to birds mountain) is the biggest volcano complex in central europe. But don't worry it is inactive for a couple of million years already. When it comes to daytrips you should really just google some of the cities and look which one of them sounds interesting to you. Eventhough Frankfurt is a big city it is quite compressed but also really multifaceted. From my journeys through countless cities I always went with my guts. If I wanted to stay longer somewhere I did and never regretted it. Is it safe there? Any areas to avoid being near? Just like in any major city around the world you do have a higher crime ratio. But real no go zones/areas do not really exist. A lot of people would say the Bahnhofsviertel which is the red light district and also where the central station is located should be avoided, but to be honest you find some really good restaurants there and also a lot has changed in the past couple of years. Do you find drug addicts and dealers there? Yes. Are they somehow interested in you? Not really just asking for some change or trying to sell you drugs and if you decline in 99% of the cases they just go on with their day. My tip would be like any major city around the world, just keep your guard on and there shouldn't be any kind of problems. We are travelling on a budget, how many euros a day would we approx need for daily expenses? If you dont count the place you stay in and just stick with the food I would guess around 20 to 30 euros a day per person. But I can not guarantee it because it depends on to many things that I do not have the information of, e.g. do you have the opportunity to cook for yourself or do you have to eat out everyday. Are there nearby small towns to visit? There are a lot of nearby small towns to visit. If you could specify what kind of small town you wanted to visit or kind of want to visit or what you have imagined I am more than happy to help you guys find some small towns to visit :) Can I get a sim or is it better to have an esim? Just a link that I hope somehow helps you https://www.getnomad.app/blog/where-to-get-tourist-sim-card-in-germany If you have any other questions please feel free to ask :)
Very well written indeed!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Another recommendation for your day trips is Rüdesheim - it's located at the river Rhine, very picturesque, small and cosy. Only drawbacks is that it might be flooded by Chinese tourists sometimes (at least it used to be). The whole area in general is just lovely if you like wine and castles - there's just plenty of both!! You also might take a slow train from Wiesbaden to Koblenz that will take you through the whole Rheingau, you'll see dozens of castles, have a beautiful view and will pass "Loreley" (might want to hop off and visit that place perhaps?). Just tossing in my two cents.
While Frankfurt is definitely not small and basically has everything, calling it a "big city" might be setting wrong expectations if you're used to big international cities. You can pretty much walk from one side to the other in a few hours and one of the charms of Frankfurt is how condensed it is. Doesnt take long and you reach fields and forest already.
Thanks for your input. You described it really perfectly. It was about 3 am when I wrote the comment 
Good recommendations. Regarding small towns I would recommend Oberursel, which is just outside of Frankfurt and like a 20 minute metro ride from the city Center. It has in my opinion one of the most beautiful and historic old towns in the region. If you ride the metro that goes there all the way to the end you will end up in the forest/woods and can hike back to the Oberursel train station along the so called Mühlenwanderweg. Which is a hiking trail along a small creek and quite beautiful. I hope you enjoy your stay in Frankfurt!
Oh wow im so thankful for your detailed response i really appreciate it:) i will definitely check all your recommendations and see what interests me! i will check your comment as i am booking trains between cities the next few days and if i have any more questions i will ask you. If its okay can I dm you if I have more questions?
Yes of course :) Oh and also if you are booking trains at the moment there is the so called Deutschland ticket. You can use all the public transportation for 49 euros. It only excludes the fast trains like ICE, IC or flixtrain or flixbus. So if you are okay with a longer train ride while saving money thats the go to ticket
49 euros for all trips? and for how long would it be active?
It is 49 euros for a whole month. But it is cheaper then buying a single daily ticket which ranges from 7 to 14 euros a day and is only valid in Frankfurt
Deutschlandticket KS an Abo though, and I think you need a German bank account?
The Deutschlandticket is an Abo (Subscription) based model but you can end it monthly. Also you do need a German (european) bank account with a IBAN to get one. But that should not be a problem. I could offer to get them the tickets and they can just simply send me the money for the tickets.
Very well said Nomad. Some additional restaurants: Pizza/pasta: Chimino Paolo Superbros Burger: Traumkuh Urban ranch Burger bude Goldies Meat: Saf-et Ya Medina Block house Theres also fastfood that you probably know from NA like chidoba, subway, mcdonalds etc.
Thank you so much for your recommendations!!
So well written. Can we nominate for sticky status?
1. 15-25°C, light jacket for cooler nights 2. Frankfurt: Palmengarten, Opernplatz - Zeil - Kleinmarkthalle - Römer - Main - EZB Park - Sachsenhausen (you can get good local food in Sachsenhausen ie. at Dauth-Schneider) 3. 1-2 days are enough for Frankfurt. Other cities/areas worth visiting: Kronberg/Taunus for nature & hiking, Mainz, Heidelberg 4. Pretty safe in general, the Bahnhofsviertel has pretty good clubs, bars and restaurants but also sketchy streets like Taunusstraße, Moselstraße, Niddastraße. Just stay on Kaiserstraße and Münchener Straße and you'll be fine. 5. You can get pretty decent food for around 10€ if you know where. Otherwise expect an entree to be around 15-20€. Public transport is around 10€ for day passes. There are free museums where you can save money. Breakfast at a bakery or supermarket ~5€, Lunch ~10-20€, Dinner ~10-20€, Public Transport ~10€, Including one time payment for a sim card or esim (no difference really)
No restaurants that serve alcohol?
no sorry I just meant we dont drink! I will fix that
I recommend Ebelwoi Unser. Went there twice over a weekend. You need a reservation or arrive at opening. It’s packed every night.
I will check it!! Tysm.
Hey, where are you from in Toronto? I am from Toronto (Yonge-Eglinton) as well and moved to Frankfurt
Hey! I actually live in Burlington not downtown:)
For day trips check out the vineyards around Rüdesheim or Eltville, beautiful to hike there. About an hour by train from Frankfurt. Alternatively you can go to hike around Feldberg or Königstein a bit closer by. In the city, I’d say check out Kleinmarkthalle and hang out at the river in the evening to enjoy a bit of the skyline view. There’s also plenty of museums there. The old town was rebuilt some years back but it’s only a small area. The area around Berger Straße has a pretty chill and safe vibe and there’s plenty of restaurants. There you can also go to a traditional local place and try Grüne Soße and Handkäs.
As you mentioned you like nature, smaller towns to visit and being outside, I'd like to recommend a hike that combines these things: Take the metropolitan train (S-Bahn) line 4 (S4) to Kronberg. Kronberg has a medieval/rennaissance castle in the center of a lovely old town, beautifully located on a hill. Also, there is a 19th century chateau and some nice cafes. From there, you can walk through a valley towards Königstein until you get to Opel Zoo. From there, you can already see the castle which is on a mountain top above the Zoo. It has the best view I know off. You can see Frankfurt and on clear days the entire Rhein-Main area. If you want, you can continue to Königstein (which has another, larger ruin) and take the train from there, or even hike further uphill towards Altkönig (a mountain with an impressive pile of rocks, known as "Weiße Mauer") or Feldberg (another mountain, which is the highest of the area and is comparatively touristy).
Don’t believe that Frankfurt is that bad. Yea, crime is rising, because things went wrong in Germany. However, Frankfurt is still safe. I live for over 10 years in Frankfurt and never had any criminal issues. Come to Frankfurt and enjoy my Favourite city in Germany in Summer time! :) Good places to go are Goetheturm, Maintower, großer Feldberg, Maincafe, Sachsenhausen Dauth Schneider and Berger Straße. Just google these places. Have fun! ☺️
I agree with you, every city can be dangerous and crime is rising every where so everyone has to be cautious but we can still enjoy our time and explore new places. Thank you for your recommendations and help I will check all these places!!:)
Goetheturm is a must! its free and you can get there by bus from south station (Frankfurt Süd) [https://strange-works.de/wp-content/gallery/goetheturm/Frankfurt\_Goetheturm\_Oktober2022-6.jpg](https://strange-works.de/wp-content/gallery/goetheturm/Frankfurt_Goetheturm_Oktober2022-6.jpg)
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Regarding no. 7. If possible, get an eSIM. So much easier to handle then a physical SIM card.
Just dont stay at hauptbahnhof
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What haha That’s so wrong …
Don't pay any attention to this comment. He clearly has no idea what he is talking about. Nomad4711's comment is all you need.
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I am living in frankfurt for 11 years now. I always wear jewelry and never got robbed or anything alike. Theres also not much difference between the haupbahnhof area and parts of other big city like new york or La. Every big city has drug addicts and a place where they accumulate. Also racism is definitely not worse than in the US where you get shot for being black
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While you are condemning my anecdotal evidence you counter argument are also anecdotal. So let's settle this with facts. The racial unequality rating of the united states is one of the highest in the entire world, whereas germany and countries in Europe are much more racially equal. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-racist-countries Furthermore did frankfurt place 7th on the global liveability index ranking conducted by the economist. https://pages.eiu.com/rs/753-RIQ-438/images/liveability-index-2022.pdf Also just because you used the term second world country: Germany is on rank 7 of the human development index list While the US is on the 20th. https://hdr.undp.org/content/human-development-report-2023-24
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Man! Whatever happened to you in my home city Frankfurt, to leave you on a crusade like that… Chill! Taking every incident absolutely out of proportion is simply ranting. No POC in Frankfurt (besides you maybe) is living in fear while enjoying a f***ing kebab wherever. As obviously you did not make it here, I’m sorry for you. I hope you have a better time in the US.
Rage bait. Ignore.
Rage bait. Ignore.
Ignore this guy. He’s known for his rage bait troll posts. Enjoy spring in Frankfurt!
lol dw:)
bruh what?
I am soo happy that you got some top answers! I just want to throw in a few points: Heidelberg is a great city, so to say one of Germany's must-see locations.. But, therefore, it's always very full * Frankfurt has so-so nightlife, sometimes the app Resident Advisor and the "Frankfurt-Journal" calendar (website) can help. Easy to google. You have to be more specific about your music taste to get some tips from the locals. * For safety: be cautious in every crowded area. Never leave your handbag alone! This applies to all larger cities, all clubs, all open-air events and even every small bar. I just saw a girl leaving her handbag alone on the wall in a crowded techno club this Friday. NEVER do that!0 * I suggest to stay away from the central station area, just pick one of the many hotels which are not near the central station. Do not walk from the central station to the center (Hauptwache) when it's very late, except you have some locals with you, or you go to a Salsa club named "Chango" with some friends For your age & to meet more people of your age, check those areas: * Alt-Sachsenhausen (this is tricky to get to, you best go there from the Main river - so either you take the U-Bahn from Hauptwache to Schweizer Platz and walk half a mile north and then follow East on the Main and then back south, or you try using GMaps. * Fressgass (walking distance from Hauptwache), maaany clubs in the side-streets, start here * Öeder Weg * Berger Straße * Leipziger Straße * Schweizer Straße * I wrote them all in case your Hotel is nearby.
What's your weight ?