BY AIR

Frankfurt Airport ( FRA) is among the busiest in Europe — third in passenger traffic after London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport — and the ninth busiest airport in the world. Frankfurt is the banking center of Germany and hosts numerous international trade fairs. Therefore all major airlines and all airline alliances fly frequently to Frankfurt and connects it to every continent and major city in the world. The German flagcarrier Lufthansa is the main airline in Frankfurt and offers the best connections.

BY TRAIN

Frankfurt has two major train stations; the main station (Hauptbahnhof) and the Airport (Flughafen Fernbahnhof). A few long-distance trains call at the South Station (Sudbahnhof) instead of the Hauptbahnhof. Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is one of the biggest and busiest train stations in Europe and has a beautiful architecture, so it's definitely worth a visit. Frankfurt has connections to most German cities and most neighbouring countries via InterCity and high-speed InterCity Express trains.

BY CAR

Frankfurt is connected to several autobahns and can be easily reached by car. Try to avoid rush-hour and especially snowy days, as car traffic can easily break down. Parking is definitely a problem in most areas. Especially during big conventions—such the Internationale Automobilausstellung (International Automobile Exhibition) in September, or the Frankfurter Buchmesse (The Frankfurt Book Fair) in mid-October—you should consider using the well designed park-and-ride system.

Black Forest Day Trip

Discover one of Germany's most famous casinos and most iconic woodlands on a tour to the charming resort town of Baden-Baden. See why the city has an international reputation for health and relaxation as you see the hot springs that have delighted visitors for more than 2,000 years.

The day starts with a ride from your meeting point in central Frankfurt through the countryside of southeastern Germany. When you arrive in Baden-Baden, pay a visit to the elegant Kurhaus, where you can check out the immaculate gardens and parks around the stylish casino.

Next, take a tour through the enchanting natural landscape of the Black Forest. Wind through the dark coniferous woods to visit the Mummelsee, a glacial lake among the mountains that was left behind by the last Ice Age. Here, you get some free time to relax amid this beautiful scenery and check out the locally crafted cuckoo clocks, which carry on a tradition that began here in the woods.

In the evening, set out across the country again for the return trip north to Frankfurt. Arrive back in the heart of the city after a day of leisure and natural beauty that stays with you long after your journey's end.

Ancient City of Trier

Discover the city of Trier, a hidden treasure located on the river Moselle. Possibly the oldest city in Germnay, Trier was a provincial capital during ancient Rome, with over 70,000 inhabitants. Today the city is home to 8 UNESCO-listed sites, an unprecedented opportunity for lovers of history.

Travel to Frankfurt City Centre and drive to Trier, located amidst the charming river scenery along Moselle. The city offers a plethora of historical wonders without being overcrowded by tourists. Witness the best-preserved Roman town gate north of the Alps, "Porta Nigra," which was built around 180 AD. The gate was constructed from large sandstone blocks weighing up to 6 tonnes (5.4 metric tonnes).

Marvel at the huge Basilica, containing the throne hall of the emperor Constantine. Witness the Imperial Baths and the Roman Amphitheatre, site of cruel games between animals and gladiators, with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

Choose to visit the Church of our Lady, the oldest Gothic church in Germany, and containing the Holy Robe, a precious relic and the tunic of Christ. Finally, see the Electoral Palace, located next to the Basilica, considered one of the most beautiful Rococo palaces in the world. Take time to enjoy private strolls along the river banks of Moselle.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley & River Cruise

Get to know Frankfurt with a combination of a tour through the city and the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. A ride in the famous blue double-decker bus gives you some great views of all the city's highlights, and then takes you to the picturesque country along the Rhine with a cruise on the iconic river.

The bus ride sets out from the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, the city's central rail station, to show you the diversity of the historic and modern metropolis. Get a look at the Museum Embankment, the European Central Bank, and the mediaeval architecture of the Römer, as well as the old city hall, St. Paul's Church, and the towers of the former city wall.

Next, head into the villages and vineyards of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley for a look at the unique scenery and historic structures of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This route gives you a look at mighty mediaeval castles, plus a gorgeous view from the Niederwald Monument, and then a stop for lunch in a restaurant at the riverside.

Follow up your meal with a voyage on a Rhine steamer that takes you upriver to the charming town of Sankt Goarshausen, famous for the towering slate peak of the nearby Lorelei Rock. Stop for a wine tasting in a little local tavern, and then check out the souvenir shops in Rüdesheim before you head back to Frankfurt.

Shopping Center MyZeil

Zeil 106, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone:+49 69 29723970

Skyline Plaza Frankfurt

Europa-Allee 6, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone:+49 69 29728700

Hessen-Center

Borsigallee 26, 60388 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone:+49 6109 733630

Gasthaus Zum Lowen

Alt-Sossenheim 74, 65936 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone:+49 69 341357

Hotel Birkenhof

Von-Eiff-Strae 37-41, 63456 Hanau, Germany
Phone:+49 6181 64880