Frankfurt Cathedral, Germany: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Frankfurt Cathedral is a Gothic church located in the centre of Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus). It has articles in 29 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Kreuzförmige Hallenkirche der Gotik von einheitlicher Wirkung mit dominierendem Westturm. Gemäß der Bedeutung reiche Innenausstattung: Ab 855 traditionelle, seit 1356 legitime Wahlkirche der röm. Könige, seit 1562 Krönungskirche der deutschen Kaiser.

It is in Frankfurt, where this site lists 66 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.11067, 8.68535; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Protection

Protected heritage

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the History and Temples places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Frankfurt Cathedral is April to October and December.

In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Frankfurt Cathedral has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Germany

To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• Museum für Moderne KunstArt museum in Frankfurt, Germany148 m
• Old St. Nicholas ChurchChurch building in Altstadt (Frankfurt/Main), Germany227 m
• St. Paul's Church, FrankfurtChurch in Frankfurt/Main, Germany336 m
• St. Catherine's Church, FrankfurtFirst new Protestant church in Frankfurt after the Reformation508 m
• Goethe HouseGoethe family residence in Frankfurt am Main559 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.

More in Germany: History

• Berlin Wall: barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic, enclosing West Berlin (1961–1989)
• Lübeck
• Baden-Baden
• Bamberg
• Neuschwanstein Castle: castle in Bavaria, Germany, Europe
• Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Every Germany place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading

• Frankfurt66 places to see in and around Frankfurt, Germany: Städel, St. Paul's Church, Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cathedral. Best time: April to October and December.
• History4386 places for history in Germany, from Berlin Wall to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and da
• GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
• Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.