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Hafenkino Frankfurt

Hafenkino

The best open-air cinema in Frankfurt!

"Hafenkino" is my favorite outdoor cinema spot in Frankfurt -- or technically in Offenbach. Getting there from the city center is easy and a great walk...

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Relaxing

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Christian

Paulus

Jul 11, 2025

Pizzeria Paolo

Not sure I want to share this one

Pizzeria Paolo is one of the Frankfurt restaurants I was close to not sharing with you. But here we go: this place makes my favorite Italian pizza...

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jul 7, 2025

Willemer Häuschen

Goethe's love affair

The "Willemer Häuschen" in Frankfurt was the site of Göthe's meeting with Marianne Willemer which sparked a famous love affair...

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Relaxing

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Aroon

Nagersheth

Jul 5, 2025

Eis Fontanella

Spaghetti ice cream — so German

Spaghetti ice cream is something so very German! The best place to try it is Eis Fontanella in Frankfurt, but any ice cream shop will serve this curiosity!

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Aroon

Nagersheth

Jul 5, 2025
Casablanca Café Frankfurt

Casablanca Café

A very well hidden one

"Casablanca Café" in Frankfurt is a curious, hidden place that is always changing. It's a bar & a buffet restaurant with a great terrace!

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jul 4, 2025

Ruby Louise Rooftop Bar

Urban city views

"Ruby Louise Rooftop Bar" in Frankfurt is an obligatory rooftop bar in this city of skyscrapers! Its whole interior design is 'Elegance vs. Street Art'...

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Carolina

Leersch

Jul 2, 2025
International Tattoo Gallery Frankfurt

International Tattoo Gallery

Art in human form

"International Tattoo Gallery" in Frankfurt is the place for those who find tattoos an art form. They will make your tattoo dream come true!

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Art & culture

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jul 2, 2025

Cinéma

Arthouse movie theater

"Cinema" in Frankfurt is a hidden French cinema located at the end of a downtown passageway. It makes me wonder why large-scale cinemas are still a thing.

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Bars
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Cinema

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Carolina

Leersch

Jul 2, 2025
Bücherschränke Frankfurt

Bücherschränke

Public space bookcrossing

There are several "Bücherschränke" in Frankfurt in public places - 'bookcases' where people can leave and take books from. I think it's a great way to...

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Art & culture

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jun 20, 2025
Metzlerpark Frankfurt

Metzlerpark

Take a break

"Metzlerpark" Frankfurt is the place to grab a bite to eat or chill out for a bit while visiting the Museumsufer along the river. Take your sandwich or...

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Relaxing

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jun 20, 2025
Patisserie de l'Arabie Frankfurt

Patisserie de l'Arabie

1001 nights

"Patisserie de l'Arabie" Frankfurt is a patisserie with baklava, mabroume, basme, sirra, schafayif... if these names don't ring a bell, you're missing out!

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Snacks

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Aroon

Nagersheth

Jun 18, 2025

Street Art

Look closer

Frankfurt's street art and graffiti is definitely worth your attention, so follow my recommendations and find the best works and installations!

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Alexandra

Sepúlveda

Jun 12, 2025

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