Frankfurt, Germany

FRANKFURT : Overview

OVERVIEW

Frankfurt is the fifth largest city in Germany and the financial centre of the country.  The airport is also a major hub of the region making the destination more attractive.  If you’re looking for culture, Frankfurt, Germany has got it going on. Many cultural events take place around the city. During August, a major festival called “Museumsuferfest: takes place along the Main riverbank, where around 20 museums reside. Like most European cities, because of the nature of their historical architecture, wheelchair accessibility can be challenging if not properly planned, but doable.   

LANGUAGE

The official language is German.

CURRENCY

Currency in Germany is the Euro.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

FRANKFURT : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

Frankfurt Airport: Before departure, passengers with disabilities should contact their airline if assistance is required. The Frankfurt Airport offers passenger support assistance, but requires 48 hours advanced notice. At the Frankfurt Airport there are assistance call buttons in terminals 1 & 2.

The Frankfurt Airport offers a variety of accessible features which include, ramps, elevators, accessible bathrooms, adapted phones, and accessible transportation to name a few. The Skyline shuttle train at the airport is accessible as well as the bus service. The company Behinderten – und Krankentransport Kaster (tel: +49 (0)60 7481 4544) offers transportation services to and from the airport for people with disabilities. Contact the airport for specific information regarding transportation services.

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GROUND TRANSPORTATION

TAXI

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SHUTTLE

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BUS

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Rental Vehicle (accessible van)

Paravan: For accessible transportation contact Paravan for more information about renting a vehicle with driver. The email to contact is: [email protected]

Hertz Autovermietung GmbH: Note that the company offers rental cars with hand controls for people who can transfer into a vehicle and vans with ramps/lifts. The website is in German.

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TRAIN (Light Rail)

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TRAIN (Heavy Rail)

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FRANKFURT : Accommodations

HOTELS

Holiday Inn Frankfurt, City- South, Conference Centre: The Frankfurt Holiday Inn offers 2 wheelchair accessible single rooms. The room and the bathroom can be entered with a wheelchair. The bathroom features an open shower with no edge. Grab handles are provided in the bath next to the toilet. The hotel also has an elevator.

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt: The Maritim Hotel Frankfurt has 2 wheelchair accessible rooms. The room is furnished with a wider door, French bed, wider bathroom door, larger bathroom, shower and standard toilet.

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FRANKFURT : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

Alte Oper Frankfurt: For people interested in the arts, the Alte Oper Frankfurt is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair lavatories are on level 1 and level 2.

Romerberg: Romerberg is a popular area for tourists to visit.  Serving as the Central Square of Frankfurt where in the past many trade fairs and festivals took place. Accessibility is fairly good in this part of town and the architecture will take you back centuries. Note that wheelchair accessible bathrooms in establishments might be a problem, and there are cobblestone streets to navigate.

Saint Bartholomew’s Cathedral: The St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral was built in the 14^th or 15^th century. It’s a gothic style church, which is worth seeing. It’s one of the most beautiful churches in Frankfurt. Accessibility can be challenging, but it’s still worth seeing the beauty of the outside structure. 

Shopping: One of the most popular places to shop is Zeilgalerie, a ten story tall shopping structure. Visitors describe Zeil as “the Fifth Avenue of Shopping” because they have just about everything.  Architects have designed the Zeilgalerie so that it is wheelchair friendly.

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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE

“Some restaurants have steps but most of them are accessible.” Feifei, 8/2/2010

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Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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FRANKFURT : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

“Actually, I find German public facilities quite friendly and accessible to people with disabilities.  When in doubt, I suggest ask a travel agency or hotel for help.” – Feifei, 8/2/2010 

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ADDITIONAL LINKS

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