Where is Frankfurt, Germany?

As shown in the given Frankfurt location map that Frankfurt is located in the south-western part of Germany that lies along the Main River about 19 miles upstream from its confluence with the Rhine River at Mainz. Frankfurt is the largest city of German state Hesse.

Location Map of Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany?

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Where is Frankfurt Located?

The English name of the city is "Frankfurt on the Main". Since, Franks were the earlier inhabitants and by geographical location it is located on River Main therefore city name represents the legacy i.e. "ford of the Franks".
Frankfurt is one of the most important financial centers of the Europe and largest in Germany. It homes German Federal Bank, European Central Bank, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Above all, the trade Fair of Frankfurt is globally famous. Surprisingly, Frankfurt is the only German city that is listed in top ten Alpha world cities. In the recent past, Frankfurt was American Occupation Zone in Germany, and it was also former headquarters city of the U.S. Army in Germany.

The international airport of Frankfurt is one of the busiest airports in the world. Frankfurt is an international centre for finance, commerce, culture, transport, education, and tourism. As per the report given by Mercer Human Resource Consulting - Frankfurt ranks among the top 10 most livable cities in the world.

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse Quick Facts

Nearby Cities to Frankfurt am Main, Germany

• Offenbach am Main, Germany - 5 mi East
• Eschborn, Germany - 6 mi Northwest
• Bad Homburg, Germany - 10 mi North
• Neu-Isenburg, Germany - 6 mi South
• Hanau, Germany - 15 mi East
• Darmstadt, Germany - 19 mi South
• Mainz, Germany - 26 mi West
• Wiesbaden, Germany - 24 mi West
• Aschaffenburg, Germany - 25 mi Southeast
• Gießen, Germany - 43 mi North

Frankfurt am Main, Germany Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Transportation and Connectivity in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

• A3 - Major east-west autobahn connecting Frankfurt with Cologne and Nuremberg.
• A5 - Important north-south corridor linking northern and southern Germany.
• A66 - Connects Frankfurt with Wiesbaden and the Rhine-Main region.
• A661 - Urban autobahn serving eastern Frankfurt suburbs.
• Frankfurter Kreuz - One of Europe's busiest highway interchanges.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Places to Visit in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Colleges and Universities in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Waterbodies in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Main River, Nidda River, Schwanheimer Düne Wetlands, Rebstockweiher Lake, Jacobiweiher Lake, Langener Waldsee, River Rhine, Kinzig River, Schwarzbach Stream, Griesheim Harbor Basin

Golf Courses in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Golf Club Frankfurt, Frankfurter Golf Club, Golf Club Neuhof, Golf Club Hanau-Wilhelmsbad, Golfpark Winnerod, Golf Club Main-Taunus, Golf Club Hof Hausen vor der Sonne, Golfanlage Gut Sansenhof, Golf Club Kiawah, Golf Club Spessart

Frankfurt am Main, Germany - Key Historical Facts

• Frankfurt was first mentioned in historical records in the eighth century and developed as an important medieval trading center.
• The city hosted the coronations of many Holy Roman Emperors for several centuries.
• Frankfurt became one of Germany's leading banking and financial centers during the nineteenth century.
• The Frankfurt Parliament of 1848 met in St. Paul's Church and marked a key moment in German democracy.
• Much of the city center was rebuilt after extensive damage during World War II.
• Today, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank and one of Europe's largest financial districts.

References

• City of Frankfurt am Main
• Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis)
• State of Hesse
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Frankfurt am Main