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Enjoy your Stay in Frankfurt : The "International" City
Frankfurt is the most international city in Germany, the largest financial centre on the European continent, a historical city of coronations and the city of Goethe. In brief, the smallest metropolis in the world - often referred to as "Mainhattan".
Located in the center of Germany on the banks of the river Main, Frankfurt is easy to reach by airplance, train and car. Its international airport is one of the world's most important air traffic hubs, ranking among the top ten in terms of passenger and cargo volumes. Highspeed ICE trains connect the airport and the city center.
Wth its delightful location between the hills and forests of the Taunus, the Rhine and Main Rivers and the picturesque vineyards of the Rhinegau, Frankfurt has more to offer than just its financial district. Places of interest near the hotel are the Goethe house, numerous museums along the museum bank or the typical Frankfurt quarter "Sachsenhausen".
Cider and sushi, skyscrapers and timber-framed buildings: Frankfurt is full of contrasts. It combines the modern with the traditional, the urban with the rural in a fascinating way. The old Cathedral can be seen from afar. Its beginnings date back to the year 852. Between 1562 and 1792 ten emperors were crowned there. Not far away the red sandstone St. Paul´s Church, seat of the first German national assembly (1848/49), is the symbol of German democracy. Home of the poet Goethe Frankfurt enjoys a cultural life of excellent reputation at both the national and international level. The Old Opera House is worth a visit not only for its stagings but also for its impressive architecture.
Europe's energetic banking capital Frankfurt is a financial and service centre of global importance. Not only the European Central Bank, the German Bundesbank, the Frankfurt Securities Exchange and the Eurex Futures Market but also more than 300 national and international banks are located there.
The people of Frankfurt are known to be relaxed and liberal. Almost one in three of the people living in Frankfurt do not hold a German passport. No matter where visitors come from, they will always meet people in Frankfurt who speak their language. The local cuisine can be described as hearty. Specialties include Handkäs 'with music' (small cheese with cream and onions), green sauce and loin ribs with sauerkraut. You cannot leave Frankfurt without having tried the locals' favourite drink: cider.
