Frankfurt – Explore Colourful Neighbourhoods, Quirky Museums & Ancient Monuments

Set on the banks of the beautiful River Main, Frankfurt is an incredibly diverse city offering a unique blend of old and new, with striking skyscraper buildings and an old town of ancient monuments. This wonderful city has lots of charming neighbourhoods, impressive nightlife and shopping avenues, and the options for exploration here are endless… Visit an apple cider tavern, take a river cruise, spend the night at a quaint bar and take a scenic tour of the Fairy Tale Road. Frankfurt is full of iconic landmarks; a trip here is incomplete without heading to Römerberg, a bustling city square with charming buildings, bars, restaurants and more.  The Cathedral of St. Bartholomew is another must-visit; this is Frankfurt’s largest religious building featuring gothic architectural styles, a spire which towers over the city and an observation platform offering amazing skyline views. Then there’s Goethe House, the birthplace of famous German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and his family. The original building was demolished in World War II, but it has been since restored, containing original items which belonged to the family. Brightsun Travel offers cheap tickets to Frankfurt from India, taking you to the heart of this historic city.

Frankfurt is a cultural hub with plenty of museums to explore; Staedel Museum is amongst the city’s best venues, featuring 700 years of European artworks including paintings, photographs and sculptures. Film buffs should definitely visit the innovative German Film Museum, which highlights the workings and history of the moving image with fun interactive exhibits, artefacts and a movie theatre. Naturmuseum Senckenberg is great for history enthusiasts; this museum of natural history is one of the largest of its kind in the country with captivating exhibits and items, including dinosaur bones and Egyptian mummies. Frankfurt also has plenty of retail therapy options, from department stores to local handicraft shops, street markets and malls. During the festive period, Römerberg turns into a Christmas market with lots of stalls selling unique gifts and souvenirs. Zeil Strasse is a popular shopping destination of Frankfurt with major department stores, as well as renowned retail chains. For a unique shopping experience, head to Berger Strass, which is home to many vintage stores, independent shops and quaint little boutiques, as well as a wide variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. Book cheap flights to Frankfurt with Brightsun Travel and look forward to an unforgettable city break!