Long layover in FRA:what to do?
Jun 22, 2012, 11:27 am
#17
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Now that my flights has been changed - I am now going to be in Frankfurt from 6-12 on a Thursday in late Nov. Should we go to Mainz or Frankfurt?
We are also arriving from Singapore and leaving to the US (US Passport holders) - not sure if that will make a difference with customs/immigration...
We are also arriving from Singapore and leaving to the US (US Passport holders) - not sure if that will make a difference with customs/immigration...
Jul 12, 2012, 8:38 am
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Jul 27, 2012, 9:02 am
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Jul 27, 2012, 5:36 pm
#22
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Almost all shops are shut but restaurants and cafes are open so you could head over to Mainz then walk along the river and/or while away the afternoon over coffee and cake.
Aug 13, 2012, 4:08 pm
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Are you still looking for ideas what to do? There is so much to do in 10 hours in/around Frankfurt, since the airport is so close to town.
However it would considerable help if you would enlight a little about what you are generally interested in and I'm sure I (and others) could give you good ideas. Are you into museums, aviation things, Architecture, food, etc?
However it would considerable help if you would enlight a little about what you are generally interested in and I'm sure I (and others) could give you good ideas. Are you into museums, aviation things, Architecture, food, etc?
Aug 26, 2012, 8:52 pm
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I'm tagging on to this thread--currently looking at a points itinerary that would get us into FRA at 4.30pm on a Sunday, leaving at 10.30am on the Monday morning. We are a family of three with one small child (3yo). We'd pretty much only have time for dinner and maybe a dip in the hotel pool in the morning, but we are keen to get into Frankfurt proper and it sounds like it's an easy trip from the airport.
Suggestions for restaurants/things to do/places to stay? Starwood hotels preferred, since we have points there!
Suggestions for restaurants/things to do/places to stay? Starwood hotels preferred, since we have points there!
Sep 4, 2012, 1:21 pm
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I'm tagging on to this thread--currently looking at a points itinerary that would get us into FRA at 4.30pm on a Sunday, leaving at 10.30am on the Monday morning. We are a family of three with one small child (3yo). We'd pretty much only have time for dinner and maybe a dip in the hotel pool in the morning, but we are keen to get into Frankfurt proper and it sounds like it's an easy trip from the airport.
Suggestions for restaurants/things to do/places to stay? Starwood hotels preferred, since we have points there!
Suggestions for restaurants/things to do/places to stay? Starwood hotels preferred, since we have points there!
Last edited by Uh Clem; Sep 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Mar 15, 2018, 4:49 am
#29
Join Date: Nov 2007
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10 hours layover in FRA on Saturday morning. Any car enthusiast ideas?
Hi folks
I found this thread about layover in FRA.
I'm arriving on Saturday morning ~8:00 to FRA and would like to go out of the airport.
I love cars and nature. I'm less interested in food and drinking
What activities/places would you recommend to me?
Thanks a million in advance
I found this thread about layover in FRA.
I'm arriving on Saturday morning ~8:00 to FRA and would like to go out of the airport.
I love cars and nature. I'm less interested in food and drinking
What activities/places would you recommend to me?
Thanks a million in advance
Mar 15, 2018, 5:09 am
#30
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For car enthusiasts, there would be the Opel factory in Rüsselsheim, which is just 15km from the airport. However factory tours are only open Monday to Friday.
If you love nature, grab a cab and let them drop you off at the "Schwanheimer Duene", which is 5km to the north of the airport. See this wikipedia article (in German) to learn more about this. Alternatively, take bus 58 in the direction of "Eschborn West" to the stop "Höchster Markt" and then bus 51 in the direction of " Trift-/Frauenhofstraße" until the stop "Alter Friedhof Schwanheim". From there it is just a short 10 minute walk. On your way back, stop in Frankfurt-Hoechst and grab something to eat in the old town around the "Hoechster Schloss".
If you love nature, grab a cab and let them drop you off at the "Schwanheimer Duene", which is 5km to the north of the airport. See this wikipedia article (in German) to learn more about this. Alternatively, take bus 58 in the direction of "Eschborn West" to the stop "Höchster Markt" and then bus 51 in the direction of " Trift-/Frauenhofstraße" until the stop "Alter Friedhof Schwanheim". From there it is just a short 10 minute walk. On your way back, stop in Frankfurt-Hoechst and grab something to eat in the old town around the "Hoechster Schloss".