Frankfurt Events

Annual Events

Address: Ratsweg am Festplatz, Frankfurt Am Main, Hes 60386 Dates: April 3 - April 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Not just for pots anymore, the Dippemess (local dialect for pottery) is fun for the whole family. Begun as a crafts fair back in the 14th century, it has evolved into one of the most popular events in Frankfurt, attracting half a million from the city and beyond. Carousels and water slides happily co-exist with tables...

Address: All museums, Frankfurt Category: Museum Event - Art Exhibit Dates: April 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

More than 40,000 visitors attended the 2008 edition of this popular event, when Frankfurt's museums all open their doors for an evening of education and entertainment to benefit local charities and art institutions.

Address: Stadtwald • Stadtwald, Frankfurt Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: May 30 - June 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Wäldchestag, or "Forest Day," falls each year on the Tuesday after Whitsun and is unique to Frankfurt am Main, where it has been celebrated as a national holiday for centuries. Families head to the Frankfurt City Forest to celebrate their love of their city with festive entertainment, beer and Frankfurt's famous apple...

Address: Römerberg, Frankfurt, Hes Category: Fair / Festival - State / County Dates: July 31 - August 3, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Mainfest is a traditional, family friendly folk festival held along the banks of the Main at the Römerberg, the central square in Frankfurt's Old Town ("Altstadt"). The opening ceremony is held of the Fountain of Justice, which is turned into a wine fountain for the festival, and event offerings include carousels,...

Address: Opernplatz, Frankfurt, Hes Category: Food / Drink Event - Tasting (food or drink) Dates: September 2 - September 11, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each year, Rhinegau winemakers gather in the "Freßgass," Frankfurt's fine restaurant area in its upmarket pedestrian shopping district. This popular 10-day event sees 400,000 visitors come to experience more than 600 wines from the Rhinegau region at 30 vendor booths. Wines range from sparkling varieties and light,...

Address: Ratsweg am Festplatz, Frankfurt, Hes 60386 Dates: September 11 - September 21, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Not just for pots anymore, the Dippemess (local dialect for pottery) is fun for the whole family. Begun as a crafts fair back in the 14th century, it has evolved into one of the most popular events in Frankfurt, attracting half a million from the city and beyond. Carousels and water slides happily co-exist with tables...

Address: Römerberg, Frankfurt, Hes Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: November 25 - December 22, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The Frankfurt Christmas Market is a unique holiday celebration that can trace its roots back to 1393. The festivities last nearly one full month and are concentrated in the Römerberg and Paulsplatz, where visitors can enjoy spectacular holiday scenery, a giant Christmas tree, the "Playing of the Tower Horns," Advent...