If you are traveling to Frankfurt with children, here are tips and ideas on how to make the whole family happy. From kid-friendly museums and fascinating skyscrapers to the best toy store in the city, there are sights and attractions here for Frankfurt visitors of all ages.
Senckenberg Museum
The Senckenberg Museum is one of the largest museums dedicated to natural history in Germany. It is a fascinating place for young and old, displaying over 400,000 exhibits ranging from fossil amphibians and American mammoths to Egyptian mummies.
The highlight of the museum is its huge collection of dinosaur skeletons (including a Tyrannosaurus Rex), one of the most diverse exhibits in Europe.
Address : Senckenberganlage 25, 60325 Frankfurt
Palmengarten
Take a deep breath and let your children run free in the Palmengarten in Frankfurt. Founded in 1868 by a group of Frankfurt citizens and now maintained by Goethe University, this botanical garden takes you on a horticultural journey from the African savannah to the exotic plants of the rainforests and blooming flower gardens in Europe. Let the children relax near the majestic waterfall amid exotic plants.
On 50 acres and in several greenhouses, you can see more than 6,000 different botanical species from around the world.
Address : Siesmayerstr. 63, 60323 Frankfurt
Apple Cider Express
Your kids are tired of walking, but is there more of Frankfurt you want to see? Hop on the colorful Ebbelwei Express (Apple Wine Express), a historic tram that takes you into the heart of Frankfurt and connects landmarks such as the historic Romerberg Square, Paulskirche, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Frankfurt Zoo.
While listening to some local Hessian music and learning the dialect, adults can enjoy a glass of traditional »Ebbelwei» (alcoholic apple cider), the Frankfurt drink, while children nibble on some pretzels. Download the podcast commentary for all the sights along the way.
(Note: the tram only runs on weekends and holidays).
Ebbelwei Express stops
Main tower
One of the best ways to see Frankfurt is from above. One of the main attractions in Frankfurt, the impressive skyscraper of the Main Tower has an observation deck that allows you to look out over the rest of the city.
Completed in 2000, this skyscraper is named after the German river Main, which runs through the city center of Frankfurt. Although the Main Tower (650 feet) is not the tallest skyscraper in Frankfurt, it is the only one open to the public. Take the elevator to the observation deck and show your children panoramic views of the Frankfurt skyline.
Dirección : Neue Mainzer Strasse 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt
German Film Museum
Little moviegoers shouldn’t miss the German Film Museum, located on the Frankfurt riverbank. The museum explores the art and history of film, from its beginnings with the magic lantern and the camera obscura , to the replica studios and special effects of today’s film industry.
There are many hands-on exhibits for curious children. You can recreate a car chase or take a magic carpet ride over Frankfurt with the help of a blue screen. Take a guided tour to explore every inch of the museum. And of course there is a movie theater, which presents all the films in their original version.
Address : Schaumainkai 41, 60596 Frankfurt
Experiminta Museum in Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s Science and Technology Center is a great place to spend a rainy day. The museum offers a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops for busy hands and curious minds. Young visitors can discover 130 experiment stations by entering a huge soap bubble, watching miniature solar car races, or exploring the inside of a giant eyeball to understand the physics of human vision.
Along with the permanent exhibition, there are special shows, lectures for young and old, and practical workshops.
Address : Hamburger Allee 22, 60486 Frankfurt
Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt International Airport is the busiest airport in Germany and the fourth largest hub in Europe. There is a good chance this is your entry point to Germany, but there is no need to run away. There is a fantastic visitor terrace (free for children under 4 years old) and several behind-the-scenes tours. There’s a mini tour (45 minutes, no reservations required), night tour, and even a fire department tour.
Address: Terminal 2, 60547 Frankfurt
