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City Facts
- Frankfurt Population: 3,700,000 (Source: UN Population Division 2000 estimate)
- Germany Population: 82,688,000 (Source: UN Population Division 2000 estimate)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Time Zone: GMT+1
- Language: German
Weather
Weather Forecast
Climate
Summers are usually warm in Frankfurt, with temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C (90°F) and rain occasionally,
while temperatures range from -10°C (14°F) to 10°C (50°F) in winter.
Travel Tips
Arts and Events
Frankfurt's status as the major trading centre in continental Europe began developing in the 13th century, and it is still widely
recognized as a commercial and manufacturing center today. The city is home to the European Central Bank, as well as the host city to some of the world's
leading trade fairs.
Dining
The Frankfurt Wurstchen, a long and thin smoked sausage, and the Frankfurt Crown Cake are undoubtedly the most famous local food from
Frankfurt. Traditional taverns in the city generally serve ebbelwoi, an apple wine served in decorative clay pitchers. Frankfurt also offers a wide
selection of international cuisines, like Mediterranean, Thai, Japanese and Latin American, etc.
Tipping Advice
Service charges are usually included in most bills from restaurants in Frankfurt, but it is customary to leave a tip of approximately
5% for the waiter or waitress as you pay the bill. It is also common to give a small tip to porters and house cleaning staff in Frankfurt hotels.
Transportation
Travelling between Frankfurt and other major destinations in Germany is easy because of the comprehensive rail network.
The city is also reachable by road and air.
Arriving by Air
Frankfurt has one of the busiest airports in Europe, the Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Getting Around Frankfurt
Getting around Frankfurt is relatively trouble-free, as the bus, train and tram services as well as taxi and car hire services are of
very high standard. Exploring Frankfurt is also possible on foot, but driving in the city center is not difficult.
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