How to Enjoy Frankfurt, Germany for Free

St. Bartholemeus Cathedral

Frankfurt, located along the Main River, is Germany's fifth largest city. The metropolis is the home of the Frankfurter sausage as well as delicious apple wine. It also boasts a number of historic and interesting attractions that can be enjoyed for free.

Instructions

1. Explore the Frankfurt Flea Market. The "Flohmarkt Schaumainkai" sets up along the Sachsenhausen side of the Main River each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors will find an assortment of second-hand items there as well as hand-crafted goods and even fresh produce. While buying isn't free, looking is, and it's almost as exciting at this colorful market.

2. Visit the Museum of Modern Art. Frankfurt's Museum of Modern Art houses a diverse collection of paintings, sculpture and works of other media. The pie-shaped museum, located near St. Bartholemeus Cathedral, opened in 1991. Highlights include works by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Wahol and a vast number of contemporary German artists. Admission is free on the last Saturday of each month.

3. Stroll the Romerberg. The Romer (German for Roman) is one of the city's most popular and most photographed landmarks. The three-building medieval structure has housed City Hall for more than 600 years. The square surrounding the buildings is lined with cafes and is a popular meeting place in Frankfurt.

4. Attend services at St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. This site has been a place of worship since the mid-sixteenth century. The current structure was completed in the mid-nineteenth century and has survived several wars. Today, the church and adjacent museum carry an admission fee during the week, but visitors can attend services there on the weekend--and view the church's Gothic majesty--for free.