What to See and Do in Frankfurt, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany

Curious about what to see and do in Frankfurt, Germany? So was I before my recent 2 day solo trip there. It was a last minute decision and I did very little pre-planning before I left. All I knew was that I wanted to squeeze in as much sightseeing as I could into my short stay. I enjoyed 2 full days of exploring, eating and drinking my way through Frankfurt and I managed to do it all for under $200! Want to know how I did it? Below is a list of what to see and do in Frankfurt, Germany on your first visit plus a cost breakdown to help you plan your trip!

One of the reasons I picked Frankfurt as the destination for my first Euro-solo trip was the proximity of the airport to the city. Via train, the city center is exactly 3 stops from the airport and takes under 20 minutes. Amazing! Trains depart from Terminal 1. If you land in terminal 2, simply take the skyline tram to Terminal 1. From there, you can purchase your train ticket. I went to the ticket office to speak with a human just to make sure I bought the right ticket and got on the correct train! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).