What to do in Hessen

Activities, attractions and tours

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A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a town in the background with various buildings, and a church steeple.
A historic building with multiple spires and a large cathedral with tall towers.
A city skyline at dusk with modern buildings and a calm river reflecting the lights.
A historic building with intricate architecture, a cobblestone plaza, and surrounding traditional buildings.

Activities

Hop-On Hop-Off Express City Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

NZ$48
per adult
Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach and drinks incl

Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach with Drinks

NZ$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Heidelberg: Riverboat Tour to Neckarsteinach with Drinks
Frankfurt: 1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

Frankfurt: 1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

NZ$34
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Frankfurt: 1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main
Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Entrance Ticket

Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Entrance Ticket

NZ$18
per adult
Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Entrance Ticket
Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

NZ$20
per adult
Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour

Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour

NZ$28
per adult
Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour
Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Exhibitions

Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Exhibitions

NZ$18
per adult
Frankfurt: Museum of Communication Exhibitions
Frankfurt Missing Treasure Quest Experience

Frankfurt Treasure Quest - Old Town Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

NZ$18
per adult
Frankfurt Treasure Quest - Old Town Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 266 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$251 per adult
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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 266 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$251 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Frankfurt: Social Night Out – Bar & Club Night with Shots

Frankfurt: Social Night Out – Bar & Club Night with Shots

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 122 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$50 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Frankfurt: Guided Bike Tour

Frankfurt: Guided Bike Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 74 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$99 per adult
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Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour

Frankfurt: The Black Death Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$28 per adult
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What to do in Hessen

Stay near popular Hessen attractions

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Frankfurt Trade Fair

8.4/10 (1,424 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Frankfurt Trade Fair during your trip to Frankfurt. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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A spacious underground station with a high ceiling and multiple tracks.
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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.
Photo by Lars Steffens
Open Photo by Lars Steffens

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.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a historic church, and a river with bridges.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, historic buildings, and a river.

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 cobblestone street with traditional half-timbered buildings, a cyclist, and outdoor seating areas.

Sachsenhausen Nord

Known for its abundant dining options and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Sachsenhausen Nord. Top attractions like Staedel Museum and Museumsufer are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Schwanthalerstraße Tram Stop or Schweizer Place U-Bahn to see more of the city.

 

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Day trip destinations from Hessen

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on a river.

Frankfurt

A historic church with a tall bell tower and a smaller spire.

Kassel

A large fountain in the center of a square with two large red brick buildings on either side.

Mannheim

A historic castle with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.

Dreieich

A snow-covered mountain town with ski slopes and a clear blue sky.

Willingen

A landscape with a field, trees, and industrial buildings in the background.

Frankenthal

A historic church with twin towers and a large dome, a cobblestone bridge, and a castle in the background.

Fulda

A river with lush greenery, a historic cathedral, and traditional houses.

Limburg an der Lahn