8-Day Itinerary: City Experiences in Frankfurt

1. Day 1: Römerberg
   30 minutes (12.9 km) from Frankfurt Airport

   Take a walk through the historic square in the heart of old town Frankfurt featuring charming half-timbered houses and the famous Fountain of Justice.

2. Day 2: Museumsufer
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Römerberg

   Explore Frankfurt's museum district along the Main River with over 20 museums and exhibition halls, including the German Film Museum and Museum of Applied Arts.

3. Day 3: Palmengarten
   20 minutes (5.2 km) from Museumsufer

   Escape into one of Frankfurt's largest and most beautiful parks with thousands of exotic plants and trees, greenhouses, and a peaceful lake.

4. Day 4: Goethe House
   15 minutes (4.1 km) from Palmengarten

   Step inside the birthplace of Germany's most famous writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, complete with original furnishings, a library, and exhibits about his life and times.

5. Day 5: Frankfurt Zoo
   30 minutes (8.5 km) from Goethe House

   Get up close to over 4,500 animals representing 450 species from around the world, including endangered species, big cats, primates, and more.

6. Day 6: Städel Museum
   15 minutes (2.6 km) from Frankfurt Zoo

   Discover one of Germany's oldest and most important art museums with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art by masters such as Rembrandt, Renoir, Degas, and Monet.

7. Day 7: Main Tower
   10 minutes (1.6 km) from Städel Museum

   Take the elevator to the top of Frankfurt's fourth-tallest skyscraper for 360-degree views of the city and surrounding region from 200 meters high.

8. Day 8: Kleinmarkthalle
   20 minutes (4.7 km) from Main Tower

   Explore Frankfurt's famous indoor market filled with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, flowers, spices, and other culinary delights.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Römerberg (1-2 hours, free)
• Museumsufer (3-4 hours, €8-€16 per museum)
• Palmengarten (2-3 hours, €7 adult admission)
• Goethe House (1-2 hours, €9 adult admission)
• Frankfurt Zoo (3-4 hours, €16 adult admission)
• Städel Museum (2-3 hours, €14 adult admission)
• Main Tower (1-2 hours, €7.50 adult admission)
• Kleinmarkthalle (1-2 hours, free entry, cost varies by vendor)
Total Estimated Costs: €61.50-€75.50 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider a day trip to nearby towns such as Heidelberg or Wiesbaden. Or, for a change of pace, visit the nearby Taunus Mountains for a hike or bike ride. If you have less time, consider skipping Palmengarten or Kleinmarkthalle.