About Frankfurt, Germany

Often referred as Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt is the largest city in the state of Hesse, Germany. According to a 2014 census, approximately 700000 residents call Frankfurt their home. The city is world famous for its futuristic skyline and is home to the busiest airport in Germany. Conveniently located on River Main, the city is the transportation center of Germany and the financial center of Continental Europe. The city also hosts some of the most celebrated world’s trade shows, including the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Frankfurt Auto Show, and many more.

Popular Destinations in Frankfurt

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Frankfurt? Frankfurt has a wide variety of attractions and destinations to explore. Some of the best Frankfurt attractions include:

Zoo Frankfurt: This facility is home to over 4000 animals representing around 400 varied exotic and indigenous species. All these animals are housed in an area covering around 32 acres near the Friedberger Tor. The facility is noted for its perfect animal dwellings that include the exceptional Grzimek House with its unique display of Madagascar’s diverse fauna, the Exotarium with its assorted birds and wildlife from varied climatic regions.

The Museum District: Also referred to as Museumsufer, Frankfurt’s Museum District is located on the left bank of River Main and is home to 12 world-class individual museums. Among the most visited museums among these is the Museum of World Cultures which is also regarded as one of Europe’s top ecological museums. This museum was founded in 1904 and its collections comprise of over 65000 artifacts from as far as South and North America, Africa, as well as Asia. Other museums of interest include the Museum of Applied Art, the Film Museum, the German Architectural Museum, and the Museum of Ancient Sculpture.

The Palm Garden: This magnificent 54-acre property is one of the largest and most beautiful botanic gardens in Germany. Highlights include the outdoor botanical exhibits that are laid out according to their geographical locations, a large collection of greenhouses that house numerous tropical and subtropical plant species.

St. Paul’s Church: Restored in 1948, this is one of the oldest buildings in Frankfurt which features a plain neoclassical façade on a centralized plan. This building is well known as the venue where the first German National Assembly was held in 1849. Although it is no longer used as a church, this facility is one of the city’s central venues and that regularly hosts important events that include the yearly Peace Prize of the German Book Trade during the Frankfurt Book Fair.

The Old Opera House: This Italian High Renaissance style facility which was built in 1880 is conveniently located in Frankfurt’s Opera Square. Although partially destroyed during the World War II, the facility was restored and reopened in 1981. It remains one of Frankfurt’s key concert venues that that regularly host performances by artists from all over Germany and the world over. Also situated in the square is the Opern-und Schauspielhuas Frankfurt which is the home of the Frankfurt Opera Company.

Luxury lodging in Frankfurt

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Frankfurt?

• Falkenstein Grand Kempinski
• Intercontinental Frankfurt
• Jumeirah Frankfurt
• Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch
• Le Meridien Parkhotel Frankfurt
• Lindner Main Plaza Frankfurt
• Schlosshotel Kronberg
• The Radisson Blu Hotel Frankfurt
• The Villa Rothschild Kempinski
• Villa Kennedy

Restaurants in Frankfurt

2 Michelin stars:

• Tiger-Gourmetrestaurant:
  Heiligkreuzgasse 20, 60313 FRANKFURT AM MAIN
• Lafleur:
  Palmengartenstr. 11, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
• Villa Rothschild Kempinski:
  Im Rothschildpark 1, 61462 Königstein im Taunus

1 Michelin star:

• Français:
  Am Kaiserplatz, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
• SEVEN SWANS:
  Mainkai 4, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
• Gustav:
  Reuterweg 57, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
• Ernos Bistro:
  Liebigstr. 15, 60323 FRANKFURT AM MAIN

Airports In or Nearby Frankfurt For Private Jets

In need of a private jet charter to Frankfurt, Germany? Some of the most notable of airports you can use for your chartered jet travel include:

• Frankfurt Am Main Airport (FRA): The main international airport in the city, Frankfurt Am Main is located around 10 miles away from the Frankfurt city center. The airport serves as a hub for multiple airlines including Lufthansa, Condor and AeroLogic. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level, and has two asphalt and two concrete runways measuring between 9,200 and 13,000 feet in length. It serves more than 60 million passengers a year, and has more than half a million aircraft movements a year.
• Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN): This is yet another international airport located around 90 miles from the city. The minor airport is located around 6 miles away from the city of Kircheberg in Rhineland. The public airport sits at an elevation of around 500 feet above sea level, and has a single asphalt runway measuring 12,000 feet in length. The relatively low traffic makes it ideal for private aircraft use.
• Zweibrucken Airport (ZQW): The Zweibrucken Airport is an international airport located around 100 miles away from Frankfurt. The airport sits at an altitude of 300 feet above sea level. It has a single concrete runway measuring around 9000 feet in length, and serves an average of 220,000 passengers a year. The airport is ideal for private aircraft use, and has services such as fuelling, aircraft maintenance and hangar rentals.
• Mannheim City Airport (MHG): This is a domestic airport located around 50 miles away from downtown Frankfurt. It mainly serves the city of Mannheim, and is used for general aviation. The airport sits at an altitude of 92 feet above sea level, and has one asphalt runway measuring 3,000 feet in length. It also has a grass runway measuring 2,200 feet in length as well. The airport is particularly ideal for private aircraft use on account of its low volume and presence of services such as hangar rentals.
• Baden Airpark (FKB): The Baden Airpark is located in the city of Baden Baden, around 50 miles from downtown Frankfurt. It has a single 10,000 foot asphalt runway and mainly accommodates private air traffic.
• Frankfurt Egelsbach Airport (QEF): This is a relatively busy general aviation airport located in the state of Hesse in Germany, around 20 miles from Frankfurt. The airport sits at an elevation of 385 feet above sea level, and has an asphalt runway measuring 4,600 feet in length and a grass runway measuring 2,100 feet. The airport has become relatively popular over the recent past, and currently has an average of 37,000 aircraft movements a year.