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City break in Frankfurt am Main. Active leisure ideas for Frankfurt am Main - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In addition to the exciting cultural program, Frankfurt is ready to offer tourists ample opportunities for active recreation. The city is famous for its magnificent gardens and parks. Palmengarten is one of the most beautiful and extensive gardens. Cozy and beautiful, it’s ideal for a relaxing holiday. In the garden there are dozens of species of exotic plants and flowers; it is decorated with lovely fountains.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Frankfurt am Main inhabitants
The interesting and diverse cultural calendar is one of Frankfurt’ features; curious travelers will be interested in visiting one of the original national holidays. The main cultural … Open
Gunthersburgpark is more suitable for families with children and sports entertainment; it is also quite impressive. The park is equipped with a picnic area; great fountains are working here in summer. Among picturesque gardens the Garden of Heavenly Freedom is notable; the shady Rothschildpark is ideal for a relaxing stay in a hot day.
The Frankfurt Zoo is very popular among vacationers; it occupies a vast area with many beautiful enclosures, pools, waterfalls and sculptures. There are friendly llamas and rhinos, lions and gazelles, goats and monkeys among inhabitants of the zoo. There is also a small covered pavilion with a collection of animals living in the underwater world. After watching residents of the zoo visitors can go to a local cafe serving a decent selection of sweets and children’s favorite treats. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Frankfurt am Main - 'must visit' points of interest
The historic center of the city remains one of the most attractive holiday destinations for tourists. There are interesting old buildings, monuments and museums at every step, so exploring … Open
The Kobelt Zoo invites visitors to have a great educating program; well-kept and clean, it is perfect for families with small children. Movie goers will appreciate a large selection of contemporary cinemas; in the heart of the city there is the large CineStar Metropolis. Heaven and Volksbildungsheim also offer visitors interesting films.
Main River Frankfurt is famous for its vibrant nightlife; many bars, pubs and nightclubs serve visitors until dawn. Fans of exotic drinks enjoy the rest at the Jimmy's Bar; the Cocoonclub Frankfurt is focused on partying and contemporary music. Wertheim Village shopping complex remains popular among fans of shopping. Here you can buy clothes, shoes and accessories of the highest quality at most reasonable prices. Among the most popular shopping centers tourists point out MyZeil and Kleinmarkthalle Market.
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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Frankfurt am Main

Adolf Wagner
Where: Schweizer Strasse 71, Frankfurt am Main; Telephone: +49 (0)69 61 25 65;
Maincafé
Where: Schaumainkai 50, Frankfurt am Main; Telephone: +49 (0) 6966 16 9713;
Jimmy’s Bar
Where: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 40, Frankfurt am Main; More info: Hotel hessischer hof;
Stereo Bar
Where: Abstgässchen 7, Frankfurt am Main; Telephone: +49 (0)69 61 71 16;
Cocoon Club
Where: Carl-Benz-Strasse 21, Frankfurt am Main;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Frankfurt am Main
♥   National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 116 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Regional Nature Park 'Vosges du Nord' , 152.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Frankfurt am Main
♥   Amusement park 'Zoo Frankfurt' Frankfurt, 1.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Freizeitpark Lochmühle' Wehrheim, 20.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Taunus Wunderland' Schlangenbad, 40.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Erlebnispark Steinau' Steinau an der Straße, 60.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Technik Museum Speyer' Speyer, 90.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Frankfurt am Main
♥   Restaurant 'SEVEN SWANS' Frankfurt am Main. Type - Modern cuisine|Creative. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Max on One' Frankfurt am Main. Type - International|Meats and grills. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Sushimoto' Frankfurt am Main. Type - Japanese. 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Français' Frankfurt am Main. Type - Modern French. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Tiger-Gourmetrestaurant' FRANKFURT AM MAIN. Type - Modern French. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Frankfurt am Main from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Miniatur Wunderland

From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
Check on the map:   Distance from Frankfurt am Main center - 41 km.
Guests of Hamburg will have an opportunity to visit the Miniatur Wunderland amazing park, which is a unique landmark of world significance. Wunderland is a small copy of Hamburg. The park met its first guests in 2000. Since opening, its main feature is a huge breadboard model of the railway, the length of which is 11 km. There are stations on the railway, small colorful trains run along it. … Read further

Waldspirale

From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
Check on the map:   Distance from Frankfurt am Main center - 25.3 km.
The house with the symbolic name 'Waldspiral' is one of the most original architectural sights in Darmstadt. Its construction began in 1998 and lasted two years. The natural theme served as a basis for the project of the unusual building. No symmetrical forms, which are so untypical for nature, the spacious terraces with the numerous plants and the huge domes, which remind one of the onions - there is no random element in the building structure. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Frankfurt am Main

Darmstadt
In addition to an interesting cultural program, Darmstadt can offer its guests equally diverse entertainment program. Dancing lovers, gourmets, and those who dream of strolling through colorful shops can easily find a place to their taste. CinemaxX is a popular center ... Open »
Mainz
Tourists travelling with kids should visit a local botanical garden. The Botanic Garden of Mainz is a perfect place for family visit, the territory of the garden covers more than 10 hectares. The garden presents more than 8.5 thousands of exotic plant species brought ... Open »
Mannheim
Mannheim will be of great interest for active leisure enthusiasts and open air recreation fans. The Luisenpark is one of the main landmarks of the city being the favorite recreation destination of tourists. The park was established in the end of the 19th century. The ... Open »
Koblenz
Among visitors to Koblenz, one of the most popular entertainment is riding a cable car raising them to the mountain top. Here, on the top, one can find an ancient castle, beautiful parks, and the best observation points in town. You can spend the whole day in this ... Open »
Wurzburg
Walking and cycling remain the most popular entertainment for travelers. In this city you will find a huge number of various bike lanes, which are a great and convenient way to move around Wurzburg. Tourists are even offered to participate in interesting bicycle tours, ... Open »
Kaiserslautern
In the evening, guests of Kaiserslautern can visit Pfalztheater or see a music performance in the Palatinate Gallery of Art or Kammgarn, a former factory. It is always a good idea to check the event calendar of Kaiserslautern. There are not many nightclubs in the ... Open »
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