Exploring Frankfurt, Germany's hub
From slick, modern skyscrapers to junkie cafes, nouveau German cuisine to old-fashioned Wurst, Frankfurt is a city of paradoxes. While most pass through, those who visit will find it time well spent.
IF YOU VISIT...
SLEEPING: Hotel Neue Krame is a quiet oasis of 21 bright and cheerful rooms, just steps away from Frankfurt's market hall (moderate, www.hotel-neuekraeme.de). Hotel Concorde, about a block from the train station, offers 45 air-conditioned rooms and four-star comfort and professionalism (splurge, www.hotelconcorde.de).
EATING: Weinstube im Romer is a classic place in the Old Town Hall, serving good schnitzel and wine (Romerberg 19, tel. 069/291-331). Das Wirtshaus is a favorite on the pedestrian street known as Fressgass' ("Feeding Street"), with traditional German dishes and local beers on tap (Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse 29, tel. 069/284-399).
GETTING AROUND: Frankfurt's trams are a convenient way to get around while seeing the city. The subway (U-Bahn) and suburban train (S-Bahn) are also easy to use.
FOR TOURIST INFORMATION: www.frankfurt-tourismus.de.
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Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.
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