Straddling the River Main not long before it converges with the Rhine,
FRANKFURT AM MAIN
is the capital city Germany has never actually had, having been cheated on more than one occasion of the role to which its history and central geographical position would seem to entitle it. Yet that hasn't stopped it becoming the economic powerhouse of the country, a cut-throat financial centre which is home to hundreds of banks, including the Bundesbank and, since 1998, the European Central Bank. It's a modern international city, with over 28 percent of its residents - the highest proportion in Germany -being of foreign citizenship. Frankfurt is a major communications and transport centre, and consequently gives many travellers their first taste of the country. It's a place with a surprising amount to offer and it's worth spending at least a couple of days here rather than treating it as a mere transit point.
Arrival And Information :
Frankfurt
airport
(tel 0 69/69 00) is one of the world's busiest, and is a major point of entry into Germany from abroad. There are regular rail departures from the airport
Bahnhof
which will enable you to reach most of Germany's cities fairly easily. Trains leave approximately once every ten minutes for Frankfurt's
Hauptbahnhof
(journey time 11min) from where there are even more comprehensive services covering Germany and beyond. More Frankfurt information...
CITY CENTER / FRANKFURT Historic property with sandstone facade set within 500 metres of Frankfurt's financial centre, known affectionately as "Mainhatten".
CITY CENTRE/BANK DISTRICT / FRANKFURT As one of Frankfurt's number one addresses when it comes to quality accommodations, the five-star, luxury Inn Side Residence Eurotheum is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers.
CLOSE TO THE AIRPORT / FRANKFURT AM MAIN The Steigenberger Airport Hotel is a modern hotel located on the edge of a forest, 900 meters from Frankfurt Airport and 10 kilometers away from the city center.
Call toll free..
US and Canada: 1-800-780-5733
Europe: 00-800-11-20-11-40
Use discount code: 89865
