Another gorgeous place in Frankfurt to spend most of the day. We hiked to the botanical gardens,…read moreacres, and acres of spectacular flowers, fountains, and a lake where you can rent paddle boats. We were able to get a cup of coffee and a cup of tea in the gift shop, the only other place was cash only.

I visit botanical gardens wherever I travel and I'm so glad I had a chance to visit Palmengarten!…read more The grounds are beautiful and the plant variety across varied climates is really spectacular. From the deserts to the sub-arctic and everything in between, the gardens have it. Expect to spend four to five hours to get the full experience. The cafes are good and I stopped for a coffee and pastry, which were delicious.

A quiet oasis in the middle of the city, when the Palmengarten is too expensive and Grüneburg park…read moretoo full go here. Plants from around the world, herb gardens, poisonous plants and plenty of walks and secluded seating for an occasional rest up.

This park is near the city centre, and just a step away from the main shopping street, the Zeil. On…read morefirst entering the park, which is enclosed by a wall, thereby making it more peaceful once in the park, you are struck by the beauty of it all and the great expanse of greenery and flowers (I am assuming this, as i entered it when it was the middle of Winter). When looking around, you come across a secondary wall in the interior which you think is the exit, but is in fact a Chinese Garden that is beautifully decorated with a little pogoda and Chinese sculptures. It is a beautiful park that needs to be visited when in Frankfurt, and will give you a sense of peace and calm upon entering from the hustle and bustle that is Frankfurt.

downtown frankfurt - one of a few opportunities to really calm down and relax - just some minutes…read morewalk from the city