City Overview

Frankfurt is a fascinating mixture of dynamic financial metropolis and cozy village. Foreigners enjoy the international atmosphere and the hospitality in the native town of the most famous German writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Many in Germany call the city 'Mainhattan' due to its look and role in Germany. Today the city is the financial capital of Germany, and is home to countless multi-national corporations. In terms of transportation, the city is a vital hub. The international airport is one of the busiest in the world. Most train and roadways also converge on Frankfurt. Even if your final destination is not Frankfurt, it is likely you will still pass through this city.

Much more than just a financial center, Frankfurt is home to almost thirty museums, numerous theaters, the William Forsythes Ballet, Ensemble, and countless other cultural attractions. During the summertime, people meet at street fairs and other open-air festivals.

A highlight is the riverside festival which is organized each summer by the Frankfurt museums. Especially young people like the techno and dance floor clubs, and sports enthusiasts love the weekly skate events or the local soccer, football, or basketball games. In Frankfurt, one enjoys life - at the various events all over the city, in the countless open-air restaurants, where the cider is served which is typical for this part of Germany, or on a shopping spree of the main shopping boulevard, the Zeil.

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