Frankfurt is both a major financial centre and one of Germany’s most international cities. Its towers have earned it the nickname “Mainhattan”, but the historic centre, riverbanks and residential districts offer a more varied picture than the skyline alone.
Römerberg and the Old Town
Römerberg is the central square of the reconstructed Altstadt. The Römer has served as Frankfurt’s city hall for centuries, facing the medieval Old St Nicholas Church. From here, streets lead towards St Bartholomew’s Cathedral and the River Main.
The cathedral tower provides a high view over the tiled roofs and modern towers. For an even broader perspective, Main Tower has a public observation platform above the financial district.
Beyond the centre
The Eiserner Steg pedestrian bridge connects the centre with Sachsenhausen and is one of the clearest places to photograph the skyline. Museum collections line both banks of the river, while Palmengarten offers glasshouses and landscaped gardens away from the business districts.
The Goethe House introduces the writer’s early life, and the streets of the Westend show a quieter side of Frankfurt through villas, trees and small neighbourhood squares.
Staying at 25hours Hotel The Goldman
I stayed at 25hours Hotel The Goldman in Ostend. Colour, graphic details and individually designed rooms give the property a deliberately informal character. Bicycle rental made it easy to reach the river and centre without relying on public transport for every journey.
The stay was hosted by 25hours Hotel The Goldman. The account and opinions remain my own.