Exploring FRA and surrounds

[Foreigner]

Despite numerous visits to Frankfurt I didn't realize there's so much within and nearby to the airport.

On next visit I may checkout of hotel earlier and give myself extra hours to experience airport and surrounds.

Tips For Exploring Frankfurt Airport On A Layover | The Points Guy

 

[RooFlyer]

Hilton at FRA is very expensive - you sure pay for the convenience.

My own best tip would be to get the train to Mainz-am-Rhine (? 30-45 mins from hazy memory) and visit the Gutenberg Museum (the town is 'the home of movable type press') and stroll by the Rhine.

 

[Cynicor]

I didn't feel the Hilton was that expensive. Or is that the airport rather than the city one?

I've not been to the airport one.

 

[Mattg]

I was in Frankfurt last month and did a 3 hour city tour with Frankfurt on Foot Tours, which was great. I was spending a few days there but around half of those on the tour were in transit. From memory, the cost was €12 and it meets daily at 10.30 near the Dom/Römer U-Bahn station.

 

[RooFlyer]

I didn't feel the Hilton was that expensive. Or is that the airport rather than the city one?

I've not been to the airport one.

Yes, I meant the airport one. Very convenient, but like I said, you pay for it.