Frankfurt (German: Frankfurt am Main) is the business and financial centre of Germany and the largest city in the German state of Hesse. The city is known for its futuristic skyline and the busiest German airport. Located on the river Main, Frankfurt is the financial capital of Continental Europe and the transportation centre of Germany. Frankfurt is home of the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange. Furthermore, it hosts some of the world’s most important trade shows, such as the Frankfurt Auto Show and the Frankfurt Book Fair.Frankfurt is a city of contrasts. Wealthy bankers, students and granola drop-outs coexist in a city that has some of the highest, most avant-garde skyscrapers of Europe next to well maintained old buildings. The city centre, especially Ramer square, the cultural landscape and the museums at the River Main, draw millions of tourists every year. On the other hand, many off the beaten track neighbourhoods, such as Bockenheim, Bornheim, Nordend and Sachsenhausen, with their intact beautiful 19th century streets and parks are often overlooked by visitors.Frankfurt is the place where Germany’s major autobahns and railways intersect. About 350,000 people commute to the city each day, in addition to the 710,000 people who actually live here. With a huge airport the third-largest in Europe it is the gateway to Germany and for many people also the first point of arrival in Europe. Further, it is a prime hub for interconnections within Europe and for intercontinental flights. Frankfurt is the most diverse city in Germany and has the highest percentage of foreigners in the country: about 28% (710,000) of Frankfurt’s residents have no German passport and another 20% are naturalized German citizens.Frankfurt is home to many museums, theatres and a world-class opera.The best times for Frankfurt are late spring to early autumn. The summers tend to be sunny and warm around 25 C (77 F). Be prepared, however, for very hot summer days around 35 C (95 F) as well as for light rain. The winters can be cold and rainy (usually not lower than -10 C/14  F). It rarely snows in Frankfurt itself.If you intend to stay overnight, you may wish to avoid times when trade fairs are held, as this will make finding affordable accommodation a challenging task. The biggest are the Frankfurt Motor Show (Automobil-Ausstellung) every two years in mid-September (next in 2019 and then in 2021) and the Book Fair (Buchmesse) yearly in mid-October

Airport: FRA Frankfurt am Main Airport Cities in Germany

Country: Germany