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10 Days in Frankfurt: A Journey of Discovery

Abdulaziz Atiyah

Abdulaziz Atiyah

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Frankfurt, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Explore historic landmarks, immerse yourself in vibrant parks, and indulge in cultural delights. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Germany!

Trip to Frankfurt am Main

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Frankfurt's Old Town
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Kleinmarkthalle
Market hall with 60+ vendors selling a variety of groceries, plus flowers, wine & prepared foods.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Römerberg
Reconstructed timber houses lining the cobbled town square, also home to a museum & Gothic church.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Frankfurter Römer
This medieval building with a stepped gable facade is now town hall with a balcony & many portraits.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Goethe House
Tour the house where the writer/politician was born & grew up, with period interiors & exhibition.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2From Airport Thrills to Serene Gardens
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Visitors Terrace Frankfurt Airport
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Palm Gardens
Expansive, 19th-century botanical garden with palm & orchid collections displayed in greenhouses.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Grüneburg park
Botanic gardens, open-air theatre & Korean Garden in the former castle grounds of Rothschild family.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Iron Footbridge
Iron footbridge over the Main known for its city views & padlocks attached by romantic couples.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Step Back in Time at Hessenpark and Bethmann Park
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$ 17

Hessenpark
Open-air museum with regional timber-framed houses, history exhibitions & displays of rural crafts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Bethmann Park
3-hectare park in the heart of the city featuring a Chinese garden with waterside pagodas & bridges.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4A Royal Retreat in Bad Homburg
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Kurpark Bad Homburg
19th century park on 116 acres with mineral springs, golf, tennis courts, restaurants & playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Schloss Bad Homburg
Baroque palace, once a Prussian imperial residence, with original furnishings, plus medieval tower.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Cultural Extravaganza at Alte Oper and German Film Museum
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Alte Oper
Former opera house, opened in 1880 & rebuilt after WWII, with a classical concert program.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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German Film Museum
Innovative film museum showcasing the workings of cinema with artifacts & interactive displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Frankfurt Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral decorated with Renaissance frescoes, plus a tower with city views.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Nature's Oasis and Artistic Marvels
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$ 33

Lohr Park
Easygoing park with massive oaks, playground areas, scenic views & a picturesque vineyard.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Günthersburgpark
City green space with a popular fountain/splash pad, sports courts & a children’s playground.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
Major, temporary, modern & contemporary art exhibitions presented in light-filled, angular building.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Discovering Hidden Gems in Hanau Wilhelmsbad and Rebstockpark
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State Park Hanau Wilhelmsbad
Vast English gardens with a vintage 1700s carousel, castle ruins & tree-lined paths.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Rebstockpark
Woodland walks in a storied park with a family water slides, lakeside picnic spots & a soccer field.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 8A Wild Encounter at Zoo Frankfurt
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Zoo Frankfurt
Zoo founded in 1858, keeping hundreds of animal species in their naturalistic habitats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9Journey Through History at Städel Museum and Historisches Museum
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Städel Museum
Art gallery housing a prominent European art collection dating from the Middle Ages to the present.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Historisches Museum Frankfurt
Collections of art & artifacts on Frankfurt's history from medieval times to the present day.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Unleashing Your Inner Scientist at Senckenberg Naturmuseum and EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter
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Senckenberg Naturmuseum
Dinosaur skeletons & a giant anaconda featured in the collections of a large natural history museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter
Science center, for all ages, with fun, interactive experiment stations & brief descriptions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $131 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$131