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Frankfurt am Main

Hesse, Germany · Europe

About Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt am Main works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gallus, 23km from Messel Pit.

Frankfurt am Main is a city located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 650,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Frankfurt am Main sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Frankfurt am Main to your route.

About Frankfurt am Main

The Zeil (German: [ˈtsaɪl]) is a street in the city centre of Frankfurt, Germany. The name, which dates back to the 14th century, is derived from the German word Zeile "row" and originally referred to a row of houses on the eastern end of the north side; the name was not extended to the entire street until

Read more later. Since the end of the 19th century it has been one of the most famous and busiest shopping streets in Germany. Before World War II it was also known for its grand buildings, but most of them were destroyed and not rebuilt. The western part of the Zeil is a pedestrian zone between two large plazas, Hauptwache in the west and Konstablerwache in the east. These two plazas serve as major intersections for underground trains, trams and buses. The eastern part of the Zeil, called "New Zeil", connects Konstablerwache with the Friedberger Anlage. The Zeil underwent a major renovation from spring 2008 until summer 2009. The pedestrian zone was extended to the west as far as the Börsenstraße. This brought drastic changes for motorists because the route via Hauptwache, which is an important north-south connection for individual traffic, was closed.

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Frankfurt am Main offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Frankfurt am Main located?

Frankfurt am Main is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.1155 latitude, 8.6842 longitude.

What is the population of Frankfurt am Main?

Frankfurt am Main has a population of approximately 650,000 people, making it a city in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
650,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Hesse
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.1155, 8.6842

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Frankfurt am Main

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Römer Frankfurt

Frankfurt's medieval town hall and its gabled Römerberg square form a postcard-perfect old-town heart amid the skyscrapers.

1 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Saalburg Roman Fort

A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Messel Pit

A UNESCO fossil quarry near Darmstadt that yields exquisitely preserved 47-million-year-old Eocene plants and animals.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

A UNESCO Jugendstil artists' colony crowned by the golden 'Wedding Tower' and Art Nouveau villas above Darmstadt.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Neroberg

A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.

32 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Schottenring

A German road circuit in the Vogelsberg hills that hosted motorcycle Grands Prix in the 1950s, notorious for its narrow, tree-lined public roads. Still used for historic events and drivable in between.

52 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Limburg Cathedral

A seven-towered orange-and-white Romanesque cathedral perches dramatically on a rock above the Lahn River old town.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Niederwalddenkmal

A colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Frankfurt am Main

  • 32 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
  • 52 kmSchottenringA German road circuit in the Vogelsberg hills that hosted motorcycle Grands Prix in the 1950s, notorious for its narrow, tree-lined public roads. Still used for historic events and drivable in between.
  • 56 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
  • 69 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Bad Vilbel

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Eschborn

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9 km awayPop. 22,403

Steinbach am Taunus

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 10,170

Zeppelinheim

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 1,350

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