Apfelwein (or “Ebbelwoi” if you want pronounce it like the locals) is really sour and has no gas. Cider however, is not what Frankfurter Apfelwein really is. Sachenhausen is an old neighborhood which is famous for its bars and traditional cider restaurants. A walk along the Main River is the first impression you should have of pretty Frankfurt!Įat “Green Sauce” and Drink Cider in Sachsenhausen ![]() ![]() And Frankfurt definitely has a good vibe!Įspecially on warmer days, the lawns along the Main River are filled with picnic blankets and people enjoying the view of the skyscrapers in the distance while having their toes in the grass. Strolling along a river or sea shore gives a city the chance to present itself at its best: Joggers, young families, reading retirees, cyclists, couples in love - you will always find them near the water in city with a good vibe. If I want to feel at ease in a city, I always go to where the water is. Kathi’s reaction: “I never knew all this about Frankfurt - I always thought it was ugly”.Īnd here’s what Kathi and I did in Frankfurt - and you can do it, and fall in love with Frankfurt, too! Stroll along the Mainufer And although all the cool skyscraper rooftop bars were already closed due to fall season, I managed to show Frankfurt off as a city that shouldn’t be missing on a Germany itinerary. ![]() I had 24 hours to introduce Kathi to the Frankfurt I like. She always perceived Frankfurt as a major travel hub, but had no idea what the city looked like beyond the gates of the airport. Just like many other avid travelers, she has “been” to Frankfurt many times: At the airport and the giant main train station. Kathi has lived in Munich for several years now, and has traveled three continents as well as her home country Germany thoroughly. When my good friend and study-abroad-partner-in-crime Kathi told me she was going to be in town for a business appointment, I knew she just HAD to extend her stay for another day so I could meet up with her and show her around Frankfurt. And I’ve made it my little mission to convince everyone that Frankfurt is totally worth a visit - or more! Yes, Frankfurt is a whole lot more historical and cultural than it might seem at first sight. Frankfurt is an crucial place in Germany’s history, from the Middle Ages onwards to the 19th century when Germany’s very first democratically elected parliament resided there.įrankfurt was even discussed to be the capital of Western Germany after World War Two. I keep coming back, and each time I discover a new extreme contrast in a city with futuristic skyscrapers and an impressive ancient and medieval history at the same time. Frankfurt is full of extreme clashes between old and new, between fast and slow, between innovative and traditional. Frankfurt can’t be classified with just one word. Then I realized: It’s the absurdity of its contrasts. Was it the impressive skyline - the only real skyline in Germany? Was it the dynamic, handsome men in suits? Or that the city just feels so big and cosmopolitan? I took me years to understand where my personal fascination with Frankfurt originates. And yet, Frankfurt fascinates me like no other city.įrankfurt has one of the world’s most important book trade fairs, the world’s largest motor show, the third biggest airport in Europe, the second most influential stock exchange worldwide, it’s home to the highest buildings of Germany.įrankfurt seems to be a city of superlatives. But why do I like it that much? Frankfurt is no city of brave fashion statements or abundant street art. Why would an art and culture geek like me fall for a fancy finance city like Frankfurt?įrankfurt is not as chic as Munich, it’s not as creative as Hamburg, it’s not as fashionable as Berlin. I don’t have the slightest clue about banking and finances, let alone where to buy such a classy blazer the woman sitting across from me on the train is wearing.Īlthough I’ve been there so many times, Frankfurt is still a bit of a riddle to me. And they are traveling by train for several hours daily - to the city where the money is: Frankfurt. They are business people working in finances and investment banking. The people around me wear dark suits and expensive bags. I watch the long shadows created by the late afternoon September sun fly by the window and wonder: What is it that fascinates me about the city I just left? A city that apparently doubles its population during office hours? ![]() People are even standing in the hallways, but they are quietly looking at their phones, or reading. It’s awkwardly quiet on the train leaving Frankfurt main station on this Tuesday afternoon considering there’s no empty seat left.
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