Frankfurt's charming reconstructed Old Town square, surrounded by half-timbered houses and the medieval Römer city hall.

About Frankfurt City Center (Romerberg)

The Römerberg is Frankfurt's historic heart, a picturesque square lined with reconstructed half-timbered houses and the medieval Römer (city hall), which has served as Frankfurt's seat of government since 1405. The Fountain of Justice (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen) stands in the center, and the square hosts a famous Christmas market each December.

Surrounding the Römerberg, the DomRömer Quarter was painstakingly rebuilt between 2012 and 2018, recreating 35 historic buildings destroyed in World War II. Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom), where Holy Roman Emperors were crowned, stands immediately east. The Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) along the Main River's south bank houses a dozen world-class museums.

Frankfurt's compact city center contrasts its medieval heritage with the dramatic modern skyline of its banking district, earning it the nickname "Mainhattan." The Zeil, one of Germany's busiest shopping streets, is a five-minute walk north.

Nearby Landmarks

Römerberg Frankfurt Cathedral Museumsufer Zeil Alte Oper

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost €35-45 (~$39-50 USD)
Time 20-30 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Train (S-Bahn S8/S9 + U-Bahn U4/U5)

Cost €5
Time 20 minutes
Frequency Every 7-8 minutes combined

Step-by-Step Directions

Take S-Bahn S8 or S9 from the airport to Konstablerwache station (14 min). Exit and walk west along Braubachstraße for 8 minutes to the Römerberg. Alternatively, ride to Hauptbahnhof and take U4/U5 to Dom/Römer.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi €35-45 (~$39-50 USD) 20-30 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Train €5 20 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

S-Bahn lines run until 1 AM. After midnight, night trams and buses cover the city center. A taxi from FRA to Römerberg costs €35-45 at night. The U-Bahn station Dom/Römer is a short walk from the square.

Luggage Tips

The S-Bahn accommodates luggage easily. From Konstablerwache station, the walk to Römerberg is about 8 minutes on flat, paved streets. Luggage lockers are available at Hauptbahnhof and Konstablerwache. Rolling suitcases work well on the city center pedestrian zones.

Accessibility

S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations in the center have elevators. The Römerberg square is cobblestoned but flat. The DomRömer Quarter is wheelchair accessible via smooth paths. Frankfurt is one of Germany's most accessible cities, with extensive barrier-free infrastructure.