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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Frankfurt

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Frankfurt, Germany

Updated April 3, 2024

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Bockenheimer Warte subway entrance.

Frankfurt, Germany

Bockenheimer Warte Subway Station Entrance

The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.
"Pinkelbaum", Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt, Germany

Pinkelbaum (Peeing Tree)

After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.
Dialogue in the Dark

Frankfurt, Germany

DIALOGMUSEUM

This unique exhibit "Dialogue in the Dark" reverses roles as the visionless become guides and the sighted become ‘blind.’
Paternoster lift at the Fleming's Hotel.

Frankfurt, Germany

Fleming's Hotel Paternoster Lift

A rare chance to ride one of the few continuous elevators still in operation.
Aerial view of the IG Farben building, now the University of Frankfurt's Westend campus.

Frankfurt, Germany

IG Farben Haus

From Nazi chemicals to the CIA, this architectural marvel has played a fascinating role in German history.
Luftbrückendenkmal and C-47 Rosinenbomber, Rhein-Main Airbase in Frankfurt.

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Luftbrückendenkmal: Monument to the Berlin Airlift

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
Marshall Brunnen.

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Frankfurt Wishing Wells

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Frankfurt, Germany

Frau Rauscher Fountain

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.
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Luftbrückendenkmal and C-47 Rosinenbomber, Rhein-Main Airbase in Frankfurt.

Frankfurt, Germany

Luftbrückendenkmal: Monument to the Berlin Airlift

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.
The fountain as seen in 2005.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frau Rauscher Fountain

This German fountain of a legendary apple wine-loving drink thief will spit on you.
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