Niederrad Travel Guide

Frankfurt

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A tree-lined path in a park.
A street lined with colorful buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.
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A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a river with boats.

Explore a residential area in Frankfurt where you can enjoy lush green spaces while viewing the architecture of historic and modern buildings.

Niederrad is a picturesque German district with a laid-back town centre and interesting architecture, such as the Baroque Frauenhoftor building. During the summer have a great day outside along the banks of the Main River and at the popular Elli-Lucht-Park.

In 1927 the architect and city planner Ernst May designed Bruchfeldstraße, one of the most famous housing developments in Niederrad. Visit this picturesque area and discover why it's also known as Zickzackhausen (Zigzag). Notice that the façades of the buildings have an unusual angled layout that gives them a sawtooth appearance. Explore this interesting quarter and take photos. The neighbourhood was born as a result of the Neues Frankfurt, a housing project developed between 1925 and 1930 to create a new type of urban settlement in the city.

While you are visiting Niederrad, make sure you stop at the Frauenhoftor. This beautiful building was once a cotton factory, constructed between 1761 and 1781. Admire one of the best-preserved Baroque structures in Frankfurt, together with the Bolongaro Palace in the Höchst district. See its elegant arch built to allow loaded trucks easy access to the city when the factory was operational.

Discover the green zones of Niederrad. The district is part of the Frankfurter Grüngürtel (Frankfurt Green Belt), a landscape conservation area that covers about 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares) of land. The belt also includes Frankfurter Stadtwald (Frankfurt City Forest), one of the biggest inner-city forests in Germany. Access this great forest from the southern part of Niederrad.

Stroll along the banks of the Main River to enjoy another beautiful natural space with bicycle paths and nice views. Visit some of the parks in Niederrad, such as Elli-Lucht-Park and Carl-von-Weinberg Park, which has a large playground.

Find the Niederrad district south of the Main River, in Frankfurt am Main, the fifth-largest city in Germany. From the Frankfurt-Niederrad station catch regional trains and buses that travel to many major destinations, including Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Main Station).

Stay near popular Niederrad attractions

Frankfurter Golf Club

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Play a round of golf in Frankfurt at Frankfurter Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as running. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Find the best Niederrad areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern train station with a curved ceiling, multiple tracks, and signs indicating platform D.
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Frankfurt Airport Area

Consider a visit to Eco-Kart and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Frankfurt Airport Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station or Terminal 1 -Concourses B & C Station.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a river reflecting the lights.

Frankfurt am Main Süd

While you're in Frankfurt am Main Süd, take in top sights like Deutsche Bank Park or Staedel Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bürostadt Niederrad Tram Stop or Stadion Straßenbahn Tram Stop.

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Innenstadt

Enjoy the popular shops in Innenstadt. MyZeil is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Frankfurt (M) Hauptwache Station or Eschenheimer Tor Station to see more of Frankfurt.

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Altstadt Frankfurt

Altstadt Frankfurt is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Frankfurt Christmas Market and Römerberg. See more of Frankfurt by jumping on the metro at Römer-Paulskirche Tram Stop or Dom-Romer U-Bahn.

A busy train station with a large arched ceiling, advertisements, and various shops.

Bahnhofsviertel

Bahnhofsviertel is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kaiserstrasse and Museumsufer. See more of Frankfurt by jumping on the metro at Weserstraße-Münchener Straße Tram Stop or Münchener Straß/ Frankfurt Central Tram Stop.

Niederrad Travel Guide