Wednesday, 15 February 2012

6hrs IN FRANKFURT.

As we got ready to hop over the pond...again...back to beautiful Vancouver we made a side-stop in Frankfurt.
Being one of Europe's biggest travel hubs, or plane pit-stops as I call them, I have flown by, into, out of and through this Germany city too many times to count.  I have never though, taken a day to explore all the city has to offer.  This trip did not include that day.  But it did give us 6 very cold hours to explore a weeknight in central Frankfurt.

After a quick search and some recommendations from friends on what the MUST-SEEs are, I compiled a very short list for us:
  • Sample the "signature drink" of Frankfurt - Apfelwein 
  • Explore the oldest area possible - musts: cobblestone streets and antique German squares & buildings
  • Walk along the famous river Main, which is actually part of the official city name: Frankfurt am Main
  • Check out an authentic Cider Tavern (where hopefully there would be some locals!) 
  • Avoid bratwurst at.all.costs & at.all.locations.  This is a part of Germany I did not want to encounter....in Frankfurt, or otherwise.

We checked off 3 of our 5 must-do's as 6hrs was far too long for our exposed noses & ears to bear in the German wintertime. 


 
 

 

An enticing glimpse into this complex city - 
I'm keeping it on the list for a future trip with at least one full day, ideally a few...
but in warmer weather!

xo


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