Frankfurt City Breaks by Eurostar

Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and the largest in the state of Hesse with over half a million inhabitants. This city is located on the Main River and has a strong legacy. This city is often referred to as the financial and transportation hub of the German country and holds the main offices of the European Central Bank, The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, The German Federal Bank, and the Frankfurt Trade Fair.

As a transportation hub for Germany, this city boasts the home of the world's largest international airports and the largest terminal station in all of Europe. Practically all traffic through Europe finds its way through this major metropolitan city. The city is the second most expensive city to live in for Germany but boasts a strong quality of life for its citizens.

No visit to Germany would be complete without visiting the many financial institutions that have had a home in this city for centuries. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is very important to the global markets and plays a strong role in the world's economy. More than three hundred banks call this city their home. Every year this city is host to the world's largest auto show as part of its unique transportation.

Many artefacts from the Roman Empire can be found in this city dating from the first century. The Holy Roman Empire considered this city an important part of its power base. Although the city suffered from the bubonic plague it quickly regained its wealth. During the Napoleonic wars the city was occupied by the French but still remained a free city. In 1848, Frankfurt became the seat of the first democratically elected German parliament. In 1866, Frankfurt lost its independence again.

This city has seen a great deal of violence from the many conflicts that it has been involved in. After World War II, reunification eventually reunited the German people into one country.

Travel to Frankfurt

This beautiful city can be accessed with the Eurostar London to Brussels train. The trip is very convenient and free of stress. Eurostar train is a special train that provides high-speed travel to help the people of London connect to Paris, Brussels, Lille and many other great destinations in Europe. While this trip using Eurostar may cost a little more than the inexpensive flights and ferries, the punctuality, high-speed access, and on board facilities make this the choice that everyone should make when travelling to Europe. You can visit Frankfurt by using Eurostar that has partnered with several other train companies in the United Kingdom.

To begin your journey, you can board the London Brussels Train from London's St. Pancras International Station to Brussels Midi Train Station and then travel to Koelyn train station and finally to Frankfurt Main Hub on Eurostar's partners Thalys, and ICE train services. The journey for Eurostar train to Frankfurt from London is around six hours.

Eurostar Prices for Eurostar London Frankfurt Train

Travelling to Frankfurt is easy and can be done for about £236.50 depending on the number of stops you choose.

Attractions in Frankfurt

Frankfurt has a rich history that has provided many unique buildings and museums that should be visited when visiting the city.

German Film Museum is the greatest film museum in all of Germany. It has a collection of films that are shown over and over on the second floor. The museum has Edison's Kinetoscope and a copy of the Cinematograph from 1895. You can learn a great deal about the history of film from this museum.

Goethe-Haus is the home of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and has become a shrine to honour this individual. Many styles and trends are represented in this home from neoclassical, rococo, and baroque. This library is a unique building with an astronomical clock that was constructed in 1749.

Stadel Museum contains one of the most impressive collections of fine art. You can begin with the French Impressionist on the first floor and move to the second floor that has Flemish primitives. So many works of art are kept in this fine collection that it should not be missed.

Liebighaus was constructed in 1896 and includes many unique objects from classical Greece, Ancient Rome, and Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Some of the objects include a bronze horse, the Virgin and the Child painting, and the Black Venus with Mirror.

Museum of Modern Art is housed in a special building designed by Hans Hollein from Vienna. This unique museum looks like a boat but is very spacious and provides a spectacular location to view the art.

Events in Frankfurt

Reading, writing, running, and art are all part of the many activities that people in Frankfurt can enjoy.

The Frankfurt Marathon allows more than ten thousand competitors to enjoy running the twenty-six mile course through the streets of Frankfurt. More than half a million people will watch the runners who will enjoy the event. Join the runners every October.

Frankfurt Book Fair happens every year in October and provides an opportunity for more than three hundred thousand people to enjoy the literature of this fair. A great deal of exhibitions covering a wide range of books is available to meet everyone's needs or desires.

Auftakt is an annual event that brings together film and music lovers from around the world each September. It is held at the Frankfurt Alte Opera House.

Nightlife in Frankfurt

The nightlife in Frankfurt is very diverse and people can really enjoy many different things including music, bars, clubs, performing arts, dance halls, and coffee houses.

Popular Nightclubs in Frankfurt

• Cafe Karin
• Der Jazzkeller
• English Theatre
• Lucky's Manhattan
• Pulse
• The Odeon Club
• Zum Schwejk
• King Kamehameha Club
• Cocoon Club

Hotels in Frankfurt

Hotels that can meet everyone's budget and taste are available in this fine city. Hotels ranging from one star to five are all available in various parts of the city.

Popular Hotels in Frankfurt

• Admiral
• Diana
• Fleming's Deluxe Hotel
• Hotel Palmenhof
• Le Meridien Parkhotel
• Mozart
• Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
• The Pure
• Villa Orange

Frankfurt City Map

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