Frankfurt travel cost guide

A city where the financial district’s towers face the rebuilt old town across the Main; in winter a Christmas market links Römerberg and several other central squares.

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Frankfurt trip

When to visit Frankfurt

Late November–December (Christmas market)

The square fills with a Christmas market and the city glows with lights — the reason to come in winter (see the Christmas market section).

May–September

Main riverside walks and apple-wine tavern gardens.

Weather: Spring, summer and autumn suit old-town walks and the Main riverside; the 2026 Christmas market runs 23 November–22 December. source

Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.

Frankfurt Christmas market

Frankfurt Christmas Market The giant tree on Römerberg before the old town hall is the symbol, with stalls running through several central squares.

Where

From Roßmarkt via Hauptwache, Paulsplatz and Römerberg to the Mainkai

Dates

23 November–22 December 2026

Dates shift a little each year; check this year’s schedule at: www.visitfrankfurt.travel

Don't miss in Frankfurt

1. Römerberg The old-town square framed by the stepped gables of the Römer town hall and half-timbered houses. source
2. Frankfurt Cathedral The Gothic cathedral where Holy Roman emperors were crowned; you can climb the tower. source
3. Museumsufer A row of museums and galleries along the south bank of the Main. source
4. Main Tower A skyscraper viewing platform over the “Mainhattan” skyline. source

Where to stay in Frankfurt

Old Town / Cathedral

Walk to the market and sights.

Hauptbahnhof area

Handy for airport and long-distance trains (take care at night).

What to eat in Frankfurt

• Frankfurt green sauce — Frankfurt’s signature cold sauce of seven herbs, eaten with boiled eggs and potatoes
• Apfelwein — Tart apple wine poured from the grey stoneware “Bembel” jug
• Handkäs mit Musik — Sour-milk cheese marinated in an onion vinaigrette, a staple of apple-wine taverns
• Frankfurter Würstchen — Slim, lightly smoked sausages eaten with bread and mustard

Frankfurt tips and things to watch out for

Frankfurt travel tips

• Römerberg, the cathedral and the Main Tower are close together, so they make an easy one-day city-centre route. source
• Apple wine (Apfelwein) is the local drink, served in the traditional taverns of Sachsenhausen. source

Good to know in Germany

• Cards are spreading, but small eateries and bakeries can be cash-only. source
• Return bottles and cans to supermarket machines to get the deposit (Pfand). source

Watch out for in Germany

• Most shops close on Sundays. source
• No gates, but tickets are checked; unvalidated tickets are fined. source

General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.

Restaurant prices for Frankfurt are still being collected, so food and transport use official prices from other cities in Germany (prices within one country do not differ much).

Frankfurt attraction & theme park tickets

Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.

• Städel Museum: €19.00 · child €0.00
• Main Tower observation deck: €9.00 · child €6.00
• Frankfurt Cathedral tower: €3.00 · child €2.00

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Frankfurt trip

Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Frankfurt. Price data as of 2026-10-17.