Want to visit Frankfurt for as little money as possible?
Then follow this Top 15 of free tours, museums and activities to do in Frankfurt that we have created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Free tour of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Housed in a historic 19th-century building, the 400-year-old Deutsche Börse welcomes tourists daily. Take guided tours, then watch the bustling trading floor of the world’s third largest stock exchange.
Remember to make reservations (at least one day in advance) and bring your ID.
The Romerberg
The Romerberg or Romansberg is a large city square with many typical 15th century buildings, a church and medieval statues
From the Romerberg, you can reach the Eiserner Steg bridge and enjoy a beautiful and tasty walk along the river
Opposite the Romerberg square, you will find the renaissance fountain of justice as well as the former church of St. Nicholas.
The square is surrounded by beautiful half-timbered houses and good traditional restaurants for refreshment
We strongly suggest that you start your free tours in Frankfurt with the Roomberg!
Address: Romerberg 26, 60311, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Website www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
St. Paul’s Church
Built over a period of 44 long years, St. Paul’s church is a building of great importance for the city but also for the whole of Germany
Indeed, after its construction with a circular plan, the church served as the seat of the first German parliament and hosted all political meetings of the country
Today, this building is used for exhibitions and private events that you can visit every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Address: Paulsplatz 11, 60311 Frankfurt
Website https://frankfurt.de/sondermeldunden
Visit Frankfurt’s main museums for free
Every last Saturday of the month, admission to many of Frankfurt’s museums is free. During “Saturday”, museums and galleries offer guided tours, special events and workshops for children and families.
Find out more about the participating museums at kultur-frankfurt.de
16 museums also open their doors free of charge to children under 18. More information at museumsufer.de
We have detailed some of these museums at the end of this article.
Strolling through the beautiful streets of Frankfurt
A walk through the different districts of Frankfurt is the best opportunity to discover the beauty of this beautiful city
Characterized by a particular charm, the districts of the city of Frankfurt are always animated, day and night
You will also find very chic places such as Schweizerstrasse, Brückenstrasse, Museumufer, Bergerstrasse Bockenheim, Leipzigerstrasse, etc
Free rest in the former Carmelite monastery
The former Carmelite monastery (Karmeliterkloster) is a very quiet and green oasis. It is a little known place for the general public, but very pleasant to rest. Today it houses the archaeological museum and the Institute of City History.
The entrance is totally free if you only want to visit the cloister
Take your time to admire this sublime place symbolized by the oldest wall painting in the Alps made by Jorg Ratgeb in the 16th century
Address: Münzgasse 9. Open every day.
Visit the old car center “Klassikstadt
Located in the northeast of the city of Frankfurt, Klassikstadt is a former factory. Today it houses magnificent collections of old cars. Dedicated mainly to visitors and lovers of oldtimers, you will find there almost all car models from the past generations
We really recommend you to take the time to discover this magnificent car park to better understand the automotive history of the German city of Frankfurt
Address: Orberstr. 4a (open daily)
Website: https: //www.klassikstadt.de/.
Contemplating the Franconofurd archaeological garden
Built between the beautiful half-timbered house Goldene Waage and the cathedral, the Franconofurd archaeological garden is today considered a real archaeological treasure.
You will discover the remains of Roman terms, of the Carolingian court built by King Ludwig the Pious and of houses from the Middle Ages.
A real tourist site, this place is unmissable especially if you like the history of civilizations.
Address : Bendergasse 3. Opening : every day, 10am-6pm.
The imperial cathedral Saint Barthélémy
A detour to the sublime St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral is also a must on your list of free visits to Frankfurt. A place of history, the Saint Bartholomew’s Cathedral stands out not only for its age but also for its beauty
It is the largest church in the city of Frankfurt to have hosted several major events during its history
Address: Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Website www.dom-frankfurt.de
Take a free stroll through the Kleinmarkthalle market
Housed in a historic building from the 1950s, the famous Kleinmarkthalle market is about a 5-minute walk from Römer Square and the cathedral
With over 60 stalls, this extraordinary market offers local and international specialties. There is a huge take-away sausage stand of the famous Mrs. Schreiber, and in the basement you will also find live fish from the Burkhard family
You can visit this big and beautiful Frankfurt market for free and you can also do some shopping
We strongly recommend you to visit the market kleinmarkthalle to enjoy some wonderful sightseeing moments.
Address: Hasengasse 5-7.
Website: https: //kleinmarkthalle.de/.
Discover the cemeteries of Frankfurt
Visiting cemeteries is not very glamorous during the vacations. However, some of the cemeteries in Frankfurt are home to prominent personalities or true heroes of the German nation
This would be a great way to learn more about the history of the country. Thus, you have the possibility of making a small visit in some cemeteries like:
- The big and main cemetery Hauptfriedhof hosting the grave of Schopenhauer… and many other personalities
- The Petersfriedhof cemetery with the grave of Goethe’s father
- The old Judisches Friedhof cemetery dedicated to the Jews
Spending time in these different places will allow you to better understand the history of this city with its heroes who rest there.
Visit the money museum: Geldmuseum
The Deutsch Bundesbank’s Geldmuseum is the only museum in Germany devoted entirely to money and its history. It is located in the Bockenheim district of the city of Frankfurt
The museum offers exhibits to help visitors understand the history and functioning of the monetary system in its various aspects. You can go there with your family and children because the museum is very didactic.
Address: Wilhem-Epstein-Strabe 14, 60431 Frankfurt
Web site www.bundesbank.de/de/bundesbank/geldmuseum/
The museum of modern and contemporary art in Frankfurt
The Museum fur Moderne Kunt is a large building that is highly regarded for its beautiful triangular structure and its extensive collection of art by artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol and Gerhardt Richer
This museum contains the most important collection of visual art that you will find in Germany. It is open every day except Mondays.
Address: Domstrabe 10, 60311 Frankfurt
Web site www.mmk.art/de
The Museum of Architecture
This German museum known as DAM is housed in a twin house on the banks of the Main. It is the first museum in the world that was dedicated to architecture
The permanent exhibition “From the primitive hut to the skyscraper” of the German Museum of Architecture presents the most important German collection of building models dealing with the history of architecture.
You can also see a crystal gallery, medieval instruments and exhibitions on German literature and film.
The entrance to this museum is free with the Dam card.
Address: Schaumainkai 43, 60596, Frankfurt am Main
Web site www.dam-online.de
If you didn’t know what to do for free in Germany’s financial capital, you now have a list made just for you!
We really hope that it will be of great use to you and will help you to prepare your next meeting with the sublime city of Frankfurt..