Frankfurt

4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

4 places in Frankfurt

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Grüneburgpark

Westend

A large, leafy park loved by locals for picnics, with a Japanese garden corner and a relaxed café, far from the tourist crowds.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers

Open daily

Hidden Gems~£4

Struwwelpeter Museum

Altstadt

A small, quirky museum about the author of the famous German children’s book Struwwelpeter, with original drawings and objects.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

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Höchst Old Town

Höchst

A half-timbered riverside quarter on the western edge of the city, with Frankfurt’s oldest building, a Carolingian church.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Streets open all day

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Nizza Gardens

Mainufer

A lush riverbank garden with Mediterranean plants and palms along the Main, popular with locals for sunny afternoons.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Outdoor lovers

Open daily

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Frankfurt