When visiting pretty much any city or town in Europe, one of the main draws is the main square. Or…read moreone of several town squares. Römerberg is just that. It's a great place to start your exploration of Frankfurt. You'll be surrounded by beautiful architecture. There will be a statue for you to check out. It's a touristy area, sure (so I wouldn't have a meal in the area), but it's also a place locals go to congregate and hang out. With Germany getting bombed heavily during WWII, Römerberg still gives you the feeling of old school Germany. And while I wasn't there in December, if you are, you'll be able to check out the famous Christmas markets Germans are known for. Spend a little time here, walk around, and take it all in.

Beautiful square in Frankfurt with amazing architecture. We didn't get to stay long but enjoyed…read morewhile we did. Lovely buildings and picturesque spots. I liked the fountain in the middle. Don't know the history of this square but it was just beautiful. Some museums near by too, and short walk to the river.

Extrem detailliert gestalteter metallener Brunnen am Schillerplatz in Mainz, nebenan das pfälzische…read moreInnenministerium. Der schöne Brunnen liegt in einer parkähnlichen Anlage, umgeben von zahlreichen Restaurants. Man kann sich einige Zeit damit beschäftigen, die einzelnen Figuren zu studieren.

Eine der herausragenden Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt ist das Marburger Schloss (aka…read moreLandgrafenschloss zu Marburg). Es thront über der Altstadt und ist mit dem Auto und, etwas beschwerlich, zu Fuß erreichbar. Die großzügige Anlage kann kostenlos besichtigt werden, lediglich die Innenräume (u.a. Glaswaren, Fürstensaal, geschichtlicher Abriss mit einzelnen Memorabilien) kosten €5 Eintritt. Angesichts der Tatsache, dass der Wilhelmsflügel (Universitätsbibliothek) zur Zeit nicht zugänglich ist fand ich das Gebotene für den Preis gerade adäquat. Von den ursprünglichen Möbeln ist fast nichts erhalten, was auch daran liegt, dass das Schloss zeitweise, zB kurz nach dem 2. Weltkrieg, als Gefängnis gedient hat. Die eigentliche Schlossanlage ist auf jeden Fall den anstrengenden "Aufstieg" wert (5 Sterne), für das Museum im Innern vergebe ich drei Sterne. Eine Sache fehlt dem Schloss aber ganz gewiss, und das ist kaum zu entschuldigen: Ein Biergarten/Restaurant. ;)

Loved this castle! Beautiful inside and out, and only $14 EUR for a family day pass? You're…read morekidding! By far an awesome deal. Well worth spending an afternoon. Don't let the first room of local ceramic pottery through you off, there's so much armour, old coinage, and huge tapestries that you will get your fill.

What a fantastically beautiful medieval village. We've been here so many times; yet each visit we…read morefind something new (to us, obviously, since the village is 700+ years old). The number and variety of half-timbered houses is amazing. Wander around the altstadt through the alleys and stairs. You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful area to explore and walk. We had an elderly woman with us that had a walker and the paths…read morewere nice and wide. Great to navigate and some fun outdoor music even during the rain. Lots of great stops for families and benches to relax. Very, very clean.

When visiting Mannheim, you will most definitely find yourself at the Wasserturm (Water Tower)…read moresince it's located in the square downtown. It's a beautiful piece of architecture. It is a well-known and very popular landmark. The water tower was built in the 1800s in the square. The tower is approximately 60 meters high, and it was Mannheim's first water tower. You can read more history about it when you visit.

Stumbled upon this place during our unexpected layover in Frankfort. This love lock bridge was…read morebeautiful, overlooking the river. A lot of pedestrians were using it for commuting purposes, we were seemingly the only tourists taking pictures. Luckily it wasn't crowded but I see online it can be. I didn't know about it so we didn't have a lock to leave, but it was beautiful to see this tribute to worldwide love.

We have pretty much all heard of the love lock bridge in Paris. Who knew that Frankfurt had its own…read moreversion?! I learned about Eiserner Steg, a.k.a Iron Bridge a.k.a "Love Lock Bridge" while doing some research on the city prior to my trip. It's one of the top attractions in Frankfurt listed on TripAdvisor. Located close to the heart of Frankfurt, here are some tips for checking out the bridge. If you're visiting at a peak hour, expect for there to be a crowd. You'll have people walking around checking out all of the love locks, taking pictures, or walking by. As always, when in a crowded area, be aware of your belongings. Bring your own lock inscribed with the initials of you and your significant other or write your initials on the lock. This is going to be a lot more affordable than purchasing a lock last minute (there are typically vendors selling locks in the area). Part of the fun is finding a spot for your lock, among the endless sea of love locks there. It's a cool experience, and a romantic one at that. While not as famous as the bridge in Paris, and while I haven't been, I would venture to say it's a similar experience. There's even another love lock bridge in Cologne.

Bad Homburg is an attractive and historic town north of Frankfurt, situated at the foot of the…read moreTaunus hills. The name Homburg means 'Hohenburg', and refers to the castle which dominates the upper part of the town, with its distinctive 14th-century keep, known as the White Tower. Although there has been a castle here from around the 12th century, the present (and rather more comfortable) Schloss dates mostly from the rebuilding carried out by Paul Andrich in 1678 for Landgrave Friedrich II. This originally two-storey palace was the first new addition to be built after the Thirty Years War. Both the palace and grounds were subsequently enlarged over the next two centuries, into the substantial complex we see to-day. In 1888 Kaiser Wilhelm II declared Bad Homburg's Schloss an Imperial summer residence, and construction of the huge Imperial Church next door began. His mother Victoria, the old emperor's widow (and Queen Victoria's eldest daughter) lived there for several years, and King Edward VII was also a frequent guest, enjoying the healthy pleasures of the local spa, and the more dubious pleasures of the Casino, opened in Bad Homburg in 1842. It was here that he asked a local hatmaker to make him a hat with a distinctive narrow brim which we now know as the Homburg. Although much of the palace complex is now given over to offices, one wing houses a small collection of artistic and domestic items from the 17th to the 19th centuries, and it is possible to climb the tower in summer for spectacular views. The extensive landscaped grounds and gardens are also open to the public. Opening times change according to each season see website for details.