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DeutschFrankfurt West is in Frankfurt.
Get in
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Map of Frankfurt/West
See
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- 1 Höchst Old Town (take the S-Bahn from central Frankfurt to Frankfurt-Höchst S1 S2 or tram 11 to Bolongaropalast or Zuckschwerdtstrasse. All stops are within the central ticket zone). The old town of Höchst with its castle and small medieval streets full of half-timbered houses.
- 2 Höchst Castle is actually an ensemble of multiple castles dating from the 13th to 16th centuries.
- 3 Saint Justin's Church (Justinuskirche) dates to 850, making it Frankfurt's oldest surviving building and one of the oldest churches in Germany, a rare opportunity to see a church with Carolingian architecture.
- 4 Bolongaro Palace, further east, is a baroque palace that was built from 1772. It includes a beautiful garden complex with pavilions, sculptures and the Neptune Fountain. It was constructed on behalf of the Bolongaro brothers, who had come from Italy and set up Europe's largest snuff tobacco factory in Frankfurt. Höchst is also known as the 2nd-oldest porcelain manufacturing site in Germany.
- 5 Höchst Porcelain Manufacturing Centre (Höchster Porzellan-Manufaktur, Palleskestr. 32) welcomes visitors wishing to learn about the traditional manufacturing process.
- 6 Kronberger House is a beautiful 16th-century edifice that houses a museum with over 1,000 porcelain exhibits.
- 7 Petrihaus, Am Rödelheimer Wehr 15 (Frankfurt-Rödelheim S3 S4 S5 + 10 min walk), ☏ +49 151 17591919, [email protected]. Feb-Nov: Sunday. The picturesque and unique Swiss style pavillon once hosted famous German poets like Goethe and Brentano. Refurbished in 2002, it is open for guided tours. Located in a nice park which has a faded rose garden, some art nouveau sculptures, Europe's oldest gingko-tree and plenty of lawn to enjoy a splendid day. €5.
- 8 Verkehrsmuseum Frankfurt am Main (Public Transportation Museum), Rheinlandstraße 133 (take Tram 12 to the end of the line at Schwanheim Rheinlandstr), ☏ +49 69 - 213-23 039 (Su and holidays 10:00-17:00), [email protected]. Su and holidays 10:00-17:00, otherwise closed. Public transportation vehicles including many old trams, a few buses and one steam locomotive. Beside the museum is a station building that used to belong to the former Frankfurter Waldbahn, a tram line that used to be powered by steam locomotives. Adult €3, child €1, senior/student €2.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kobelt-Zoo, Schwanheimer Bahnstraße, ☏ +49 69 35353047, [email protected]. May-Sep 14:00-19:00. A small zoo with monkeys, snakes and other animals. Kids can pet rabbits, horses, donkeys, and goats, or ride ponies. Free.
- 2 Sportpark Kelkheim, Mainblick 51a, 65779 Kelkheim, ☏ +49 6195 5151, [email protected]. A sports facility complex that features high rope courses, golf (no membership required), indoor climbing and bouldering, squash, and other activities.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Radsport Frankfurt (Gnewikow & Fülberth Radsport GmbH), Eschersheimer Landstraße 555 (Lindenbaum), ☏ +49 69 534100, [email protected]. M Tu F 09:00-1800, W 13:00-20:00, Th 09:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-13:00. Exists since 1983 and mostly sells road race bikes. They are passionate for bike sport.
- 2 Fahrradhaus Wagner, Woogstr. 21, Ginnheim (Ginnheim U1 U9 , then walk 10 min), ☏ +49 69 952 948 44, [email protected]. M Tu Th F 09:00-12:00, 15:00-18:30, W 09:00-12:00, Sa 09:00-13:00. The small shop at the outskirts of Frankfurt has a long tradition since 1929 selling bikes. One can see their passion for bikes in how well they keep the records of their sold bikes and repairs. The prices are really fair and the road- or mountain-bike can be repaired or tuned at any wish.
Eat
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Bizim Döner (Frankfurt-Griesheim). A small suburban shop with fantastic kebab.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- 2 Lahmer Esel, Krautgartenweg 1 (Niederursel U3 U8 U9 ), ☏ +49 69 573974, [email protected]. Tu-Su 11:30-14:00, 17:00-24:00. Expands in summer time over to tables in the garden. It has local authentic food to fair prices and good fresh quality. It is popular as after dinner from the Frankfurt Goethe University faculty. The local "Apfelwein" (Ebbelwoi) is recommended.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 3 Speisekammer, Alt Hedernheim 41 (Heddernheim U1 U2 U3 U8 ), ☏ +49 69 57 38 88, [email protected]. 17:00- during summer, 18:00- winter, Su lunch too. This traditional place has an idyllic garden with very old trees. The food is typical and very regional, nevertheless it has many options for vegetarians. The present by the house adds to the stylish environment of a pleasureable dinner.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Alte Schiffsmeldestelle (Am Mainufer in Frankfurt-Höchst), ☏ +49 69 30088444, [email protected]. Apri-October: 11:00–24:00. In summertime a relaxed bar with a view of the Höchst castle and the Main river. Good place to stop by on a bike tour from Frankfurt to Wiesabaden.
Sleep
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Ramada Frankfurt Messe, Oeserstraße 180, ☏ +49 69-39050. Slightly older but well-maintained hotel located near the Messe exhibition centre, but far from anything else. Pool and gym. Free shuttle from the airport, but €7 for the return trip. From €60.