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Districts of Frankfurt and Surrounding Areas

City Center I

The Römer, or Römerberg, is located in the Old Town and is probably familiar to everyone. You will always find many people taking photos there, but it doesn’t lose its charm. The Old Town is characterized by its beautiful houses, small courtyards, and old monastery complexes. If you enjoy visiting museums, you should take a closer look at the Old Town. There are numerous excellent places for culture enthusiasts.

The Station Quarter, known for its “red-light district,” was considered a “bad residential area” for many years. This has changed recently. Much has been renovated, old burdens removed, and new, beautiful living spaces have been created. You can still meet “Frankfurt originals” here who leave a lasting impression. It’s a very central place to live, and you’ll find grocery stores from all over the world.

The Gallus Quarter is very centrally located; you can quickly reach the city center via Mainzer Landstraße. In recent years, a lot of money has been invested in housing construction and renovation. The adjacent Europaviertel (European Quarter) increases its attractiveness and excellent proximity to the center. Gallus is definitely on the rise.

Bordering the neighboring Station Quarter, it presents its beautiful side with its “little Venice” on the Main, featuring hip, exclusive apartments, restaurants, and office spaces. It’s close to the city center and the main train station, allowing for quick and flexible travel within Frankfurt.

Offers everything your heart desires. Shopping on the “Zeil,” lunch on the Fressgass, breathtaking skyline views, or a monastery visit for midday mass. In the evening, a visit to the Alte Oper or one of the many clubs.

Here you live right in the middle of it all. Boring? Not here, not quickly.

City Center II

Probably Frankfurt’s most luxurious district. The beautiful Palmengarten and the impressive Botanical Garden are nearby. The Alte Oper and the banking district – places you will visit. Exclusive restaurants and Goethestrasse with its luxury brands attract many people. The Westend is characterized by exceptional, luxurious living spaces. A very preferred and, above all, safe district of Frankfurt.

Here, modernity meets rustic charm. A lot of new living space has been created. City West and the Europaviertel (European Quarter) make the district even more popular. The trade fair is in the immediate vicinity. In old Frankfurt pubs, you can philosophize about the past. There are incredibly good restaurants, and this district definitely doesn’t lack diversity.

City Center III

How do you describe Nordend? Enchanting, special, different, hip, alternative, modern. Yes, exactly these words describe it quite well. It borders Bornheim, and you can walk to the city center or take the subway, bus, or tram. There are fantastic apartments, beautiful parks, and incredibly good restaurants here. There’s something special in the air here, definitely!

Center - North

This is home to HR (Hessischer Rundfunk). This district shines with its Dichterviertel (Poets’ Quarter): beautiful houses with breathtaking living spaces. The subway runs directly through Dornbusch, making it central and easily accessible.

Located directly on the Nidda, it offers many opportunities for beautiful walks. The Eschersheimer Landstraße also runs through this quarter, so you can quickly reach the city center by car or train.

The “Ginnheimer Spargel” (Ginnheim Asparagus) dominates this part of the city. Formerly a television tower, it now serves as a radio mast. Ginnheim is a solid district, with very good housing and a good location. The infrastructure leaves nothing to be desired; you can get everything you need, and if you need something special, the city center is not far away.

Center - West

Hausen scores with many green spaces, a direct location on the Nidda, and very good bus and subway connections. It is one of the quieter parts of Frankfurt.

A solid, honest quarter with beautiful living spaces and many green areas. It borders Ginnheim and is well connected to the city center by subway. The famous Frankfurt women’s football team, FFC Frankfurt, has its roots in Praunheim.

Rödelheim is a great district with many faces. You feel like you’re in a small village, yet you can quickly reach the trade fair or the city center by train and bus. Many different cultures live here, making the area so special. The well-known cider press “Possmann” has its restaurant here, where you can eat incredibly well.

North - East

Opposite Frankfurter Berg lies this part of Frankfurt, which makes itself special with its idyllic charm. It is located directly on the Nidda. Thus, you can spend your free time in nature and in the beautiful parks. Two subway lines, as well as bus connections, quickly bring you back into the hustle and bustle of the big city. It is said that you can breathe the “best air” in Frankfurt there.

It used to be the working-class district with many high-rise buildings; now it has gained green spaces where children can play carefree. In recent years, much has been renovated and modernized. If you can’t get enough of an unforgettable skyline view and at the same time a view of the Taunus, you should take a closer look at Frankfurter Berg.

Eckenheim is definitely one of the quiet districts, but that doesn’t mean it’s less interesting. The small, beautiful alleys between the old, charming half-timbered houses transport you to another time. This district has a long tradition and a lot of history to offer. It borders directly on Dornbusch and is therefore very well connected by subway.

Preungesheim offers beautiful living spaces; surrounded by: lots of greenery, idyllic bike paths, and a great town center. It is very well connected to the subway network and offers good infrastructure.

North - West

Heddernheim, called “klaa Paris” (Little Paris) of Frankfurt because of its small alleys. It borders directly on the Mertonviertel and is not far from Riedberg. It is well connected by bus and subway; you can live beautifully here, with green spaces and special buildings.

Niederursel borders Riedberg, the Mertonviertel, and Nordweststadt. It is home to many large institutes, as well as the European School. Niederursel also offers a charming old village center. Take a look; it’s worth it.

East

Can you live there? Isn’t there only industry and Hanauer Landstraße? Yes, you can live there, and very beautifully so. Especially Alt-Fechenheim, with its village center and old fishing history, definitely makes this untypical residential area an interesting contender. It borders Offenbach; you can quickly reach Frankfurt’s city center by tram and car.

Riederwald was once considered a working-class district with plenty of housing for families. Today, it is a beautifully situated, quiet neighborhood with great living spaces. If you want to watch the Eintracht players train, you might be lucky, as their training ground is located here.

Seckbach borders Bornheim; it has so much charm and flair that you feel like you’re in another time when you’re there. The Lohrberg (a Frankfurt vineyard) invites you to a mental short break, with beautiful scenery and good food. A visit should be mandatory.

West

Griesheim can be somewhat compared to Fechenheim, but it is closer to the

Frankfurt city center. It has a beautiful old town center, a rich industrial history,

and impressive Main riverbank scenery. One could say:

It is a small, hidden gem that definitely deserves a closer look.

Opposite Frankfurter Berg lies this part of Frankfurt, which makes itself special with its idyllic charm. It is located directly on the Nidda. Thus, you can spend your free time in nature and in the beautiful parks. Two subway lines, as well as bus connections, quickly bring you back into the hustle and bustle of the big city. It is said that you can breathe the “best air” in Frankfurt there.

Höchst is truly a small gem of Frankfurt. Known for its beautiful half-timbered old town and its two castles. Many Frankfurters spend their free time here. Culturally, Höchst has a lot to offer with its theater. Höchst is a small jewel and definitely worth a visit, even though it is a bit out of the way.

Here, the Main and Nidda rivers meet. Beautiful, green spots invite you to long walks. A small, charming village with a lot of tranquility.

Beautiful living, surrounded by lots of greenery and far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. This describes Schwanheim quite well. It borders directly on Niederrad.

Sindlingen is located on the way to Wiesbaden, west of Frankfurt, in close proximity to Höchst. A charming, small industrial district with an impressive, historic town center.

Sossenheim is rather remote, but it is a very active district of Frankfurt. Many clubs and a wide range of activities make it very interesting. If you want to go shopping quickly, the Main-Taunus-Zentrum is not far, and a subsequent cinema visit opposite rounds off the day. The southern Taunus is also a stone’s throw away from here.

Also a small, charming village that is a bit out of the way. It borders directly on Höchst and is home to the Jahrhunderthalle with an exceptional event calendar and the large Ballsporthalle.

Zeilsheim is the westernmost part of Frankfurt and borders directly on the Taunus. The old town center offers impressive scenery, as many houses here are listed buildings. You live quietly, idyllically, and definitely relaxingly.

South

Niederrad is one of the smaller districts; it lies south of the Main and was formerly known for its horse racing track. Now, a DFB academy will take its place. There is a beautiful park and everything else you need.

Oberrad borders directly on Sachsenhausen; this is definitely where the “green thumb” is at home. There are many small gardens, and you can find all the fruits and vegetables you could wish for. The district has significantly polished its reputation in recent years, making it a very interesting part of Frankfurt.

Sachsenhausen also belongs to the districts with a special flair in the air. There are incredibly beautiful living spaces here. It is located directly on the Main, you can go out for exceptionally good food, and Schweizer Straße invites you to shop. Along the Main riverbank are countless museums that are definitely worth a visit. Overall, Sachsenhausen is one of the preferred residential areas.

Bornheim / Ostend

Bornheim is considered a very popular residential area, as it combines coziness with trendy new business ideas. Berger Straße, with its really good restaurants and hip shops, runs through this district. You can quickly reach the city center – whether by tram, bus, subway, or on foot, along Berger Straße. If you enjoy sports, this is the right place for you. TG Bornheim has almost 25,000 members and thus offers a huge range of activities for everyone.

The Ostend district is known far beyond its borders. The European Central Bank is located here, making it famous even outside of Frankfurt.

Adjacent to Bornheim, a lot of money has been invested in renovations and beautification.

In addition to the European Central Bank, Ostend offers many small pubs and bars.

Plenty of shopping opportunities are available, and the way to the city center is short.

Many amenities make Ostend an attractive and pleasant residential area!

Frankfurt's Nearby Surroundings

Bergen-Enkheim is a bit out of the way, but it is very well connected to the city center by subway and bus. Here you can find everything you need for daily life. The incredibly good infrastructure of this “small town” makes this district so interesting.

Located north of Frankfurt and directly bordering Bad Vilbel. Life here is very rural and idyllic. Lots of greenery, nature, and history. The small village maintains its independence, has a wide range of clubs; it doesn’t get boring quickly here.

Kalbach is one of Frankfurt’s charming, small outlying villages. It has an excellent range of clubs, and especially for children, no wish remains unfulfilled. Riedberg has been newly developed in recent years. This part of Frankfurt is characterized by new buildings, schools, kindergartens, and the natural science campus of the University of Frankfurt. It is well connected by two subway lines.

It is one of the northernmost parts of Frankfurt and is surrounded by many fruit and vegetable fields. Geographically, Nieder-Erlenbach is much closer to Bad-Vilbel and Bad Homburg than to Frankfurt. It is a beautiful, quiet spot with good infrastructure and many clubs.

A small, self-confident, independent village surrounded by many fruit and vegetable fields. It distances itself from the hustle and bustle of the big city and offers an incredibly carefree atmosphere. Here you can still shop at the farm store and let children play freely.