Frankfurt on Foot\u201d<\/strong> is a fun walking tour and a great way to explore the city. It takes around 3-4 hours to complete and brings you to the best historical sites in Frankfurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrankfurt\u2019s Old Town was recently rebuilt to match the original Gothic, half-timbered style from many centuries ago. In the old town square, or R\u00f6merberg, is the Alte Nikolai church from the 13th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A short walk from the old town square is the Frankfurt Cathedral<\/strong>, or \u201cKaiserdom\u201d meaning imperial cathedral, where coronations and elections of the Holy Roman Empire were held.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Goethe Haus<\/strong> is a short walk from the old town square. It’s a museum where famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lived in his early years.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEschenheimer Turm<\/strong> is a guard tower built in 1425 to serve as Frankfurt\u2019s city gate. It stands 47 meters high and is one of the city’s most notable landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Karmeliter Cloister<\/strong> features 16th-century frescos by J\u00f6rg Ratgeb. The enormous wall paintings depict the life of Jesus from birth to death. Entry is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Kleinmarkthalle<\/strong> is an indoor produce market with over 150 stands offering fresh foods, produce, flowers, and other products from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are several Jewish memorials in Frankfurt. The Jewish Holocaust Memorial Wall<\/strong> has over 12,000 names on it, and the Medieval Jewish Cemetery is one of Germany\u2019s largest and oldest cemeteries. To learn more about Jewish history, walk to the Jewish Museum nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrankfurt has a great collection of museums. Some of the more popular ones are the St\u00e4del, Schirn Kunsthalle, and the Modern Art Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some other museums to consider seeing are the Senckenburg (natural history), the Communication Museum, the Ikonen, and the Liebighaus, known for its fine collections of sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interesting neighborhoods to visit include lively Bornheim, H\u00f6chst with its historical buildings, Westend, a good place for a stroll, and Sachsenhausen, a local favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStutttgart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTwo main attractions in the city are the Mercedes Benz Museum<\/strong>, which is loved by visitors and housed inside an astounding piece of modern architecture, and the Porsche Museum<\/strong>, featuring the history of this iconic carmaker, including 200 race cars. It is possible to visit both companies’ assembly plants if you book in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStuttgart has some attractive architectural structures, one of which is the world\u2019s first modern TV tower called Fernsehturm. You can enjoy magnificent 360-degree views of the city from two observation decks 216 meters above the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weissenhof\u00adsied\u00adlung<\/strong> was constructed in 1927 for an architectural exposition in Stuttgart. The buildings were constructed partially using experimental materials. It is one of the first neighborhoods created with a modern look and influenced building design for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBoth the old castle<\/strong> \u201cAltes Schloss\u201d from the 10th century and the new castle<\/strong> \u201cNeues Schloss\u201d from the 18th century, have been reconstructed after the intense bombing of the city during World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNature lovers enjoy going to Wilhelma<\/strong>, the largest zoo and botanical garden combination in Europe, set next to a former Moorish palace. The exterior gardens are beautiful, especially in the spring, and it offers a diverse mixture of wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe world-famous Stuttgart ballet<\/strong> and the opera house are the most honored in Germany and worth a visit. Group tours offer insight into the inner workings of this venue and its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Staatsgalerie Museum<\/strong> contains some impressive works of art. The Stuttgart City Museum for Modern Art<\/strong> and the recently renovated State Historical Museum<\/strong> are also worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStuttgart has the most vineyards of any city in Germany. Take a scenic walk from Obert\u00fcrkheim to the Wine Museum in Uhlbach to learn about the history of wineries in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cannstatter Volksfest, the world\u2019s second-largest beer festival, is a three-week event with lots of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Food & nightlife<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frankfurt<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFrankfurt is in the middle of Germany\u2019s most prosperous and oldest wine regions<\/strong>. Here the Riesling and Reingau wines are remarkable. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Frankfurt Green Sauce<\/strong> on a schnitzel is delicious and unique to this region.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSome typical Hessian\/German specialties include the \u201cQuetschem\u00e4nnsche\u201d<\/strong> which are small figures made of nuts, raisins, and prunes. Another thing to try is the Feuerzangenbowle<\/strong> German punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTravelers recommend walking from Downtown across the river to the Sachsenhausen area, and entering one of the many apple wine taverns, some of which are over 100 years old and offer great food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After dinner, you can wander through the quaint Old Sachsenhausen nearby. It’s an old town with beautiful buildings and streets, a great place to stop for a bite to have a glass of wine in the old-style bars, contrasting with the trendy modern bars found north of the river<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kiosks offer wegbier – beer for walking. Grab a couple in a bag and take a stroll along the river, or just sit and relax at the Alte Oper or Willy Brandt Platz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frankfurt has a plethora of clubs all over the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Sachsenhausen region has many traditional German bars and restaurants. Have dinner at a local \u00c4ppelwoi Wirtschaft<\/strong> (Frankfurter Apfelwein tavern). There you can sample the famous green sauce Grune Sauss<\/strong> and tasty apple wine \u0100ppelwoi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeinstubes or Besenwirtschafts are privately owned bars by wine growers and a great place to enjoy Swabian food and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some well-known restaurants with Swabian dishes are the Weinstube Heslach, which is just outside of the city center, Weinstube Frolich, and Weinstube Kiste.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are in the Bad Cannstatt part of Stuttgart, go to the Weinstube Kloesterle<\/strong> inside an old medieval home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWielandshoehe is a great 1-star Michelin restaurant on top of a hill overlooking Stuttgart. It can be reached via the cogwheel railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Shopping<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frankfurt<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nZeil<\/strong> is the main shopping street in Frankfurt, with the large MyZeil shopping mall and a good mix of other retail stores along a long open promenade in the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBerger Strasse<\/strong> offers a nice mix of shops, small restaurants, and bars. It\u2019s a great place to take a break from shopping and have some traditional-style food or simply have a coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKoenigstrasse<\/strong> is the main street for shopping in Stuttgart. There you can find small fashion boutiques and a number of restaurants and cafes. If you are looking for a larger department store, check out Breuinger. You can also travel to the nearby town of Metzingen which has lots of factory outlets at great prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Lodging<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frankfurt<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSteigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof is located near the historic district of Frankfurt. It is an elegant hotel, with both modern and traditional decorations. There is a spa and Turkish bath with great outdoor seating for breakfast, and classy indoor rooms for dining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to be right in the middle of Old Town Frankfurt, the Hilton Frankfurt City Centre <\/strong>is in a great location. It has a spa, gym, and half-size Olympic swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Frankfurt Marriot Hotel <\/strong>offers rooms with fantastic skyline views of the city and is only one kilometer from the central station. It has easy access to the A4 motorway and underground parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe well-known Sofitel Frankfurt Opera is a 5-star hotel located in the Old Town. It has a modern high-class feel. Dine indoors or outside and enjoy scenic views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLe M\u00e9ridien Stuttgart is one of the top hotels to stay in. It\u2019s close to all of the museums in Stuttgart. The rooms and dining areas are spacious and classy. Enjoy the unique swimming pool or sit outside in a small garden area in good weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maritim Hotel Stuttgart is great if you are planning on shopping in the city, Koenigstrass street is only one km away. It features a beautiful indoor pool, and the dining rooms are quite elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EmiLu Design Hotel is right in the center of Old Town Stuttgart. There a good views of the city from the top floor terrace. The rooms are modern and stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Day trips<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frankfurt<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHeidelberg is about an hour away by train, where you can visit Heidelberg Castle<\/strong>, one of the most impressive castles in Germany. The old town and marketplace are very lovely, along with the historic university.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Baroque architecture of W\u00fcrzburg <\/strong>is worth the train ride from Frankfurt. It\u2019s right on the Main river. Enjoy the wine, and explore the wonders of the massive W\u00fcrzburg Residence<\/strong>. The tour of the interior is breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn R\u00fcdeshiem <\/strong>take a pleasant boat ride on the Rhine River. This small quaint village is known for its wine, old traditional houses, and small cobblestone streets. A great way to relax in a friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Stuttgart<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe medieval city of Esslingen <\/strong>is a 15-minute train ride away. Visit Kessler Sekt, Germany\u2019s oldest sparkling wine cellar. It has been in production since 1826, and it is right off the main square.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA 20-minute train ride north of Stuttgart is Ludwigsburg<\/strong>, a small city built around the enormous Ludwigsburg Palace, or \u201cSwabian Versailles\u201d<\/strong>. It is the largest palace estate in all of Germany. Be sure to book a ticket in advance for the interior tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSoutheast of Stuttgart is Swabian Jura<\/strong> or \u201cSwabian Alps\u201d. It\u2019s a beautiful region with many castles and palaces. Go on a hike and explore several caves with ice age art and superb clifftop views. The best way to explore the Swabian Jura is by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Black Forest, known for its evergreen scenery and traditional villages in the mountainous German southwest, is easily accessed from Stuttgart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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