Can you give some suggestions on something to do in Frankfurt, Germany while on a 5 1/2 hour lay-over?

Question

Looking for something interesting to go and do outside of the airport, but relatively close by during our layover....a nice place to eat as well? (2 adults/3 teenagers)

Answer 1

Frankfurt has one of the nicest airports in Europe, with plenty of shops and places to eat and a cool viewing area.

The airport is quite a way from the city and there is not much in Frankfurt to see for the tourist with little time.

Answer 2

Disagree that the airport is quite a way from the city. HHN might be over one hour away, but FRA is not.

FRA is only 20 min by local train (S-Bahn) from downtown Frankfurt, with a 5 hour layover it is perfectly possible to go for a stroll there. Sure there is not that much to see but this is an advantage - most tourists can easily see the main sights in 6 hours. Content yourself to a 2 hour whirlwind trip plus some eating out for another hour and you'll be fine.

http://www.frankfurt.de/

http://frankfurt-tourismus.de/

It is a good idea to buy a Frankfurt Card, there is one that costs 15 EUR and allows unlimited travel on public transport in Frankfurt for up to 5 people for one day. It gives you discounts and is cheaper than paying for 5 return trips to and from the main train station. (3,60 EUR one way adult fare.)

You can buy Frankfurt Card here:

Flughafen Frankfurt / Main Fraport AG, Hotelreservation/Reisebüro (Travel Agency)

Terminal 1, Arrival hall B:

daily from 7:00 to 22:00 hrs.

Map of FRA:

http://www.airportcity-frankfurt.com/cms...