8-Day Itinerary for City Experiences in Frankfurt

1. Day 1: Frankfurt City Center
   Located in the heart of the city.

   Discover Frankfurt's main landmarks, such as the Römerberg, Alte Oper and Kaiserdom. Enjoy a coffee at Kleinmarkthalle indoor market.

2. Day 2: Museumsufer
   20-minute walk (1.2 miles) from Frankfurt City Center.

   Visit the museums along the river Main. Including Städel Museum, German Film Museum, and Dialogmuseum.

3. Day 3: Skyline Plaza
   30-minute subway ride (3 miles) from Museumsufer.

   Experience the shopping mall including an indoor go-kart track, climbing wall and cinema. Don't miss the rooftop view of Frankfurt.

4. Day 4: Palmengarten
   35-minute subway ride (4.7 miles) from Skyline Plaza.

   Relax in the botanical garden. Discover exotic birds and plants, including a butterfly house and a palm desert.

5. Day 5: Kleinmarkthalle
   40-minute subway ride (3.5 miles) from Palmengarten.

   Browse the indoor market and try some local specialties including cured meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch.

6. Day 6: Frankfurt Zoo
   20-minute subway ride (2.5 miles) from Kleinmarkthalle.

   See more than 4,500 animals of over 500 species in the middle of the city. Highlights include an impressive gorilla/mountain landscape and elephant bathing.

7. Day 7: Sachsenhausen
   15-minute subway ride (1.7 miles) from Frankfurt Zoo.

   Visit Frankfurt's traditional district famous for its Fichtekranzi (german food experience with friends). Experience the local pubs, including Apfelwein Wagner and Lorsbacher Thal. Cross Old Bridge with a beautiful view of Frankfurt.

8. Day 8: Frankfurt Airport
   30-minute subway ride (5 miles) from Sachsenhausen.

   Departure day. Take a look at futuristic architecture and experience the airport visitor terrace.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Römerberg (2h, free)
• Städel Museum (3h, €14)
• Skyline Plaza (4h, free entry)
• Palmengarten (3h, €7)
• Kleinmarkthalle (2h, €3 for coffee)
• Frankfurt Zoo (4h, €10)
• Sachsenhausen (3h, €20 for a Fichtekranzi with drink)
• FRA Airport Visitor Terrace (1h, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: €54

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, add a day trip to Heidelberg or Mainz. If you have less time, skip Palmengarten and/or Sachsenhausen. For a romantic experience, consider cruising the river Main followed by dinner at a riverbank restaurant.