Things to do in Maintal

Join the throngs of spectators as they cheer on their home team of Eintracht Frankfurt at the Commerzbank-Arena. The newly rebuilt stadium plays host not only to soccer games, but also to concerts and business events. It is a true slice of Frankfurt culture and a great place to feel the passion and energy of the city’s residents.

Picture-perfect Römerberg is the gateway to Frankfurt’s atmospheric Old Town (Altstadt). Ever since the 9th century, this vast square has been the heart of the city’s historic center and a location for coronations, executions, markets, pompous festivals and royal tournaments. Today, the stepped gable and half-timbered houses of Römerberg present a wonderful snapshot of Frankfurt’s medieval cityscape.

Attend one of the vast and superbly organized conferences at the Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. Located in the heart of the thriving business city, the conference center is a specially designed venue which plays host to a wide range of events.

The area around Zeil in Frankfurt’s city center is a shopper’s paradise. Although its origins date back to the 14th century, it wasn’t until the 1800s that this street found its current calling. Since then, the Zeil Shopping District has been one of Germany’s most popular retail destinations. Whether you are searching for a unique German gift idea or the latest in high street fashion, you will find plenty to fill your bags with around Zeil.

The Alte Oper is a cherished concert hall that was destroyed in World War II and faithfully rebuilt. The theatre’s lavish interior is decorated with balconies, columns and sculptures. It’s almost impossible to tell this isn’t the same building that first opened in 1880. Take a tour or book a ticket to a performance to see the attractive venue in action.

Stroll amongst tropical plants, rose gardens and succulents in this huge garden centre northeast of the inner city. Palmengarten, which means “palm garden”, has rare sub-Antarctic species, enormous cacti and thousands of flowers in outdoor gardens and greenhouses. The 19th-century complex is spread across 22-hectares (54-acres).