Events & things to see in Frankfurt
Be inspired by events, sights and excursion ideas around the Maritim Hotel Frankfurt and enjoy special experiences during your stay.
Here you will find ideas for your stay, from concerts and city festivals to excursion destinations and seasonal highlights.
Things to see in Frankfurt
The skyline, the modern hallmark of this business metropolis, welcomes you even as you arrive. At the centre of the city, crammed into a very small place, are the Römer, the Cathedral, the Paulskirche, and Goethe's House. All within visible distance from the modern banking locality.
The museum landscape is located on the Main; the museum bank is absolutely unique. Meandering through the shopping centres of the city, the Goethestraße with its top brand shops, the Zeil or the Skyline Plaza Shopping Centre with its 170 shops and restaurants, located right next to the hotel.
Frankfurt Cathedral
The view from the cathedral tower, which stands almost 95 metres tall, is well worth seeing. However, Frankfurt's Imperial Cathedral is also one of the city's main attractions thanks to its historical significance and impressive interior. Dedicated to St Bartholomew the Apostle, the cathedral was built in the Gothic style between 1315 and 1358 on the remains of a palace chapel constructed by Louis the Pious in 822. During the Middle Ages, the sacred building was home to the Imperial Collegiate Church of St Bartholomew. In 1356, Emperor Charles IV designated Frankfurt as the location for the election of German kings in the "Golden Bull". From 1562 onwards, a total of ten German kings and Holy Roman Emperors were elected or crowned in the Imperial Cathedral. Today, the "Election Chapel" serves as a place for quiet prayer.
Palmengarten Botanical Garden
Located in the heart of Frankfurt, this botanical paradise is home to plants from all over the world. Without having to travel far, you can explore the fascinating diversity of the botanical world. Surrounded by walking paths and green spaces with sun loungers, this botanical garden features a wide variety of themed gardens and greenhouses.
Goethe-Haus
Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born here on 28th August 1749 "when the clock struck twelve", and grew up here with his sister Cornelia. Discover the house where Goethe was born, floor by floor. In the exhibition on the 3rd floor, you will also find a chronicle of the house and its inhabitants.
Opening hours:
Goethe's House and Goethe Museum: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Closed on several dates throughout the year
Library: Monday to Friday from 10 to 12 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m.
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The origins of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange can be traced back to the 9th century. Today, it is one of the world's largest stock exchanges. It is operated by Deutsche Börse. In 1988, Deutsche Börse introduced the DAX index, one of the best-known stock market indices in the world.
Main Tower
The Main Tower on the Neue Mainzer Straße with its height of approximately 200 m, is only Frankfurt's 4th tallest skyscraper, yet it has two unique highlights to offer, which are as yet unparalleled: it is the first skyscraper that is accessible to the public (with viewing platform and restaurant) and it is home to Europe's highest radio and television studio. On the 53rd floor, you can enjoy a meal in Frankfurt's highest restaurant (52 seats and 30 bar stools)
Opening hours for the platform:
| Summer Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Winter Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Time slot tickets available online or on site
Note: If the weather is bad and the winds are stormy, the view platforms will remain closed due to security reasons.
Senckenberg Nature Museum
What was that again about the Big Bang and the evolution of mankind? In the Nature Museum, exciting exhibits and artefacts on the topics of space, the formation of our planet and the evolution of the animal and plant world await you on three floors. Embark on a journey through space and time and experience the witnesses of bygone eras.
Frankfurt Zoo
Founded in 1858, the zoo with its exotarium and nocturnal animal house is one of the most important in Europe. Around 500 animal species from all over the world can be seen at the zoo in the centre of the city. Visitors can relax 365 days a year. Entertainment and information about the animals as well as nature and species conservation.
Other sights worth seeing in Frankfurt-City
- Alt Höchst
- Archaeological Garden
- Banking Locality (Commerzbank, German Stock Exchange, Deutschherrnviertel, "Euro Tower" (EZB), Forum Frankfurt, Japan Centre, Main Tower (view platform), Trade Fair Tower, Westend Tower, Westhafen Tower)
- Main Watchtower
- Holbeinsteg
- Kaiser Cathedral
- Carmelite Monastery
- Main Terraces
- Museum for modern art on the Museum bank
- Nikolaikirche
- Nizza Gardens
DIALOG Museum
Swapping roles for once and perceiving the world without light and images - for many of us this is unimaginable, which is why blind people act as ambassadors here and introduce visitors to their ‘invisible reality’. Embark on an interesting journey and sharpen your senses, because you will experience your surroundings in a new way.
German Film Museum
The moving image fascinates and inspires today as it did then. Embark on a knowledge and experience-orientated journey of discovery through the history of film and learn more about the creation and development of this medium. The wide range of interactive stations, exciting exhibits and models invite visitors to explore the world of film.
