Frankfurt Zoo
Frankfurt's zoo is one of the most attractive in Europe and is very popular with both locals and visitors. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008 and is Germany's second oldest after Berlin. There are 13 different areas in these 14 hectares (35 acres) of land, where thousands of animals from all over the world, including eight endangered species, can be observed. The obvious highlight is the Grzimek Haus, where artificial darkness is created in order to observe nocturnal animals going about their business.

Bernhard-Grzimek-Allee 1
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2173 3735.
Web: www.zoo-frankfurt.de
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1900 (summer); daily 0900-1700 (winter).
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank (Money Museum of the German Federal Bank)
Reflecting Frankfurt's central financial role both in Germany and Europe, the museum features collections of historic coinage and notes, together with explanations of the roles of money through the ages. The museum also explains the complex nature of monetary policy (especially the new European system) using films, challenging computer games and interactive teaching programmes. Guided tours available.

Wilhelm Epsteinstrasse 14
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 9566 3073.
Web: www.geldmuseum.de
Opening hours: Thurs-Tues 1000-1700, Wed 1000-2100.
Admission Fee: No
Disabled Access: Yes


Goethe-Museum and Goethe-Haus
Completely destroyed by Allied bombers in 1944, the house where Goethe (1749-1832) was born and spent most of his youth was rebuilt after the war, in 1951, and restored to its former 18th-century glory. Visitors can see the family music room, library, living room and Goethe's own puppet show and study. Next door, the Goethe-Museum displays German paintings and sculpture from the late baroque period up to early Romanticism. There are daily guided tours (in German) of the house at 1400 and 1600, and audio-visual guides are available to hire in several languages. Tours of the museum can also be arranged on request.

Grosser Hirschgraben 23-25
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 138 800.
Web: www.goethehaus-frankfurt.de
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1000-1730.
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Historisches Museum (Historical Museum)
The Historical Museum is housed in a complex of imperial buildings on Römerberg, overlooking the Main, which also includes the 12th-century palace chapel. The museum traces the story of Frankfurt (including its destruction in WWII) and visitors can learn about the traditions of ebbelwei (apple wine) in the museum cafe. There are guided tours on the last Saturday of each month.

Saalgasse 19
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2123 5599.
Web: www.historisches-museum.frankfurt.de
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800, Wed 1000-2100.
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Jüdisches-Museum (Jewish Museum)
Until the Holocaust, Frankfurt was home to Germany's second largest Jewish population, many of whom played a key role in the city's financial and cultural success. The story of this important community from the 12th to the 20th century, is told in the Jewish Museum, housed in the Rothschild Palais (a mansion that was the former home of the Rothschilds). The remains of Mikvah (women's ceremonial baths) in the former Jewish ghetto and special exhibitions are displayed in the supplementary Judengasse Museum (Jewish Alley Museum) on Kurt-Schzumacher-Strasse .

Untermainkai 14-15
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2123 5000.
Web: www.juedischesmuseum.de
Opening hours: Tues, Thurs-Sun 1000-1700, Wed 1000-2000.
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art)
The outside of the Museum of Modern Art alone would count as one of the city's major attractions. It is therefore a bonus that this museum, designed by Viennese architect Hans Hollein, is filled with a superb collection of post-war art, predominantly by German and American artists, including Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys. There is also a cafe-restaurant.

Domstrasse 10
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2123 0447.
Web: www.mmk-frankfurt.de
Opening hours: Tues, Thurs-Sun 1000-1800, Wed 1000-2000.
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Palmengarten (Palm Garden)
The Palm Garden is a wonderland of tropical plants and exotic birds. Hidden away from the bustle of the city centre, the attractions of this botanical garden include glasshouses, some 300 different palms and a boating lake. There are concerts staged here in summer, as well as a number of exhibitions and events. Free guided tours (in German) are available on Sundays.

Siesmayerstrasse 63
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2123 3939.
Web: www.palmengarten-frankfurt.de
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1600 (Nov-Jan); daily 0900-1800 (Feb-Oct).
Admission Fee: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes


Römerberg
In 1240, this low hill was the site of the city's first official trade fair. It is bordered by half-timbered houses, reconstructed after total destruction in 1945, and the former court chapel - the Nikolaikirche (Church of St Nicholas). The main attraction, however, is the Rathaus Römer (Frankfurt's city hall since 1405) with its Gothic stepped gables made of red sandstone. The coronation of German emperors was celebrated in the Kaisersaal (Emperor's Hall) on the upper floors. Portraits of 52 emperors hang on the walls. It is a working town hall, however, and there are currently no tours. A Christmas market takes place every December, one of the best in Germany, and has taken place since the late 14th century.

Römerberg, Römer
Frankfurt
Germany
Tel: (069) 2123 8800.
Web: www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Admission Fee: No
Disabled Access: Yes