A touch of Metropolis

You like discoveries and surprises? Then come to Frankfurt – a city that will astonish you in every respect. Because Frankfurt means contrasts, clichés and exaggerations. Of course Frankfurt is rich and elegant, busy and hectic - it is the home of the German Stock Exchange and also the most important financial city in the Federal Republic! Skyscrapers everywhere, everything bright and shiny – America in the middle of Europe… Behind the glamorous skyline you will find many theatres, museums, galleries and… clubs! Do you want to dance all night in the world-famous Cocoon Club of DJ Sven Väth? Many clubbers come from Berlin and London for having fun here. You are better off! You are here already…

Although Frankfurt has by far less inhabitants than Munich or Berlin, the Main-metropolis is more international and cosmopolitan than any other German city. Maybe this has to do with the more than 50 million passengers frequenting Frankfurt airport every year or with the uncountable people visiting more than 40 international trade fairs? The reason could also be that many foreigners made Frankfurt their hometown: Frankfurt has 28% fellow citizens from abroad! These 170.000 newcomers are from 180 different countries. In the summertime you will notice how colorful this city is: During the Culture Parade groups from different ethnic backgrounds parade through the streets dancing in traditional costumes to ethnic music.