Luxembourg

Frankfurt Central

The Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the busiest railway station in Frankfurt, Germany. The name "Main" comes from the city's full name, Frankfurt am Main. Due to its location in central Germany and as a hub for long-haul and short-distance travel, Deutsche Bahn is known as the most important station in Germany.

For long-distance traffic, the station benefits from a location in the heart of Europe; 13 of the 24 German High Speed Rail (ICE) lines stop at the site and 2 of the 3 ICE Sprinter lines. In terms of regional transportation, Frankfurt Hbf is the main hub of the RMV network, providing connections to nearby destinations, including Koblenz, Fulda, Würzburg, Mannheim, Heidelberg, and fifteen regional lines at the station. . The station is also a subway interchange station.

Luxembourg ( LUK-səm-burg; Luxembourgish: Lëtzebuerg [ˈlətsəbuə̯ɕ] ; French: Luxembourg; German: Luxemburg), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked microstate in western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the four official capitals of the European Union (together with Brussels, Frankfurt, and Strasbourg) and the seat of the European Court of Justice, the highest judicial authority in the EU. Its culture, people, and languages are highly intertwined with its neighbours, making it essentially a mixture of French and German cultures, as evident by the nation's three official languages: French, German, and the national language of Luxembourgish. The repeated invasions by Germany, especially in World War II, resulted in the country's strong will for mediation between France and Germany and, among other things, led to the foundation of the European Union.With an area of 2,586 square kilometres (998 sq mi), it is one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe. In 2019, Luxembourg had a population of 613,894, which makes it one of the least-populous countries in Europe, but by far the one with the highest population growth rate. Foreigners account for nearly half of Luxembourg's population. As a representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is headed by Grand Duke Henri and is the world's only remaining sovereign grand duchy. Luxembourg is a developed country, with an advanced economy and one of the world's highest GDP (PPP) per capita. The City of Luxembourg with its old quarters and fortifications was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 due to the exceptional preservation of the vast fortifications and the old city.The history of Luxembourg is considered to begin in 963, when count Siegfried acquired a rocky promontory and its Roman-era fortifications known as Lucilinburhuc, "little castle", and the surrounding area from the Imperial Abbey of St. Maximin in nearby Trier. Siegfried's descendants increased their territory through marriage, war and vassal relations. At the end of the 13th century, the counts of Luxembourg reigned over a considerable territory. In 1308, Henry VII, Count of Luxembourg became King of the Germans and later Holy Roman Emperor. The House of Luxembourg produced four emperors during the High Middle Ages. In 1354, Charles IV elevated the county to the Duchy of Luxembourg. The duchy eventually became part of the Burgundian Circle and then one of the Seventeen Provinces of the Habsburg Netherlands. Over the centuries, the City and Fortress of Luxembourg, of great strategic importance situated between the Kingdom of France and the Habsburg territories, was gradually built up to be one of the most reputed fortifications in Europe. After belonging to both the France of Louis XIV and the Austria of Maria Theresa, Luxembourg became part of the First French Republic and Empire under Napoleon.The present-day state of Luxembourg first emerged at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The Grand Duchy, with its powerful fortress, became an independent state under the personal possession of William I of the Netherlands with a Prussian garrison to guard the city against another invasion from France. In 1839, following the turmoil of the Belgian Revolution, the purely French-speaking part of Luxembourg was ceded to Belgium and the Luxembourgish-speaking part (except the Arelerland, the area around Arlon) became what is the present state of Luxembourg.Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union, OECD, United Nations, NATO, and Benelux. The city of Luxembourg, which is the country's capital and largest city, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the EU. Luxembourg served on the United Nations Security Council for the years 2013 and 2014, which was a first in the country's history. As of 2018, Luxembourgish citizens had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 186 countries and territories, ranking the Luxembourgish passport 5th in the world, tied with Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Frankfurt

City Overview

There are two cities in Germany called Frankfurt, one for Frankfurt am Main and the other for Frankfurt (Oder). The former will be your destination for this trip, while the latter is a city on the German-Polish border.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany's fifth largest city, located in the central and western part of Germany, Hessen, on the right bank of the Main River, close to the intersection of the Main River and the Rhine, with Wiesbaden, Dam Stadt is adjacent to Mainz. Since 794 AD, it has gradually developed into a diversified city. She has a strong cultural heritage and is the hometown of the famous German poet Goethe. It was the election and crowning of the German Emperor from the 14th to the 18th century. She is one of the global financial centers, the European Central Bank, the third largest stock exchange in Europe, and the German Central The bank is home to more than 400 international banks. After the reconstruction of World War II, she became a modern metropolis, famous for its numerous Skylines, known as “Manhattan on the Rhine”; Two major airports, the busiest meeting place in Europe.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Frankfurt Roman Forum Frankfurter Römer

The Roman Forum is the town hall square in Frankfurt since the Middle Ages, the heart of Frankfurt's Old Town. It is located in the north of the Meiyin River Bridge, on the west side of the City Hall, on the southwest side of the Wertheim House, a beautiful residence in the late Renaissance style (1600), and on the south side is the 13th century St. Nicholas. The church is built with red sandstone. The east side is a wooden rib wall house built in the 15th to 18th centuries. On the north side is a stone house (1464) built in the style of an Italian palace. In the center of the square stands the Fountain of Justice (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen), which was built in 1543. 200 meters to the east is the birthplace of Frankfurt, the birthplace of the city. In 1944, the square was violently attacked by the British Air Force, almost completely destroyed and rebuilt after the war.

Address: Roemerberg 27, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (view map)   * ##### Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt

The Frankfurt Messe Exhibition Centre consists of ten halls with a total area of 400,000 square meters, of which the exhibition area is 263,000 square meters, making it the third largest exhibition hall in Germany. More than 50 exhibitions are held here every year, including book fairs, auto shows, and spring and autumn consumer products exhibitions, which are the largest of its kind in the world. Important exhibitions include the Consumer Goods Fair, the International Automobile and Parts Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Transportation: Take the 16 or 19 tram; take the 3/4/5 city railway from the central station to the Messe Frankfurt station.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Frankfurt is the first stop for most visitors to Europe and the most cosmopolitan city in Germany. Although Germany is not famous for its food, it will never be ill-treated by the stomach of the foodies. Speaking of the cuisine of Frankfurt, I believe that the first reaction of many people is the Frankfurt sausage. In fact, in addition to sausages and pigs, the local specialties include schnitzel, apple wine (Apfelwein), green sauce and cheese (Handkäse mit Musik). Don't be misled by the name "Music with cheese", think it is a cheese that will play music. In fact, the music here refers to the seasonings of cheese mixed with onions, vinegar and other ingredients. It is said that this wonderful mixture will produce some kind of gas after the lower belly, so that your body begins to sing.

• ##### Accommodation

Frankfurt is the European financial centre, and the European Central Bank and the German Central Bank are both located on the Main River. Frankfurt has a classically converted hotel with a rich life and rich cultural heritage. The train station and the city centre are popular places for travellers, and there is also a modern and luxurious hotel that reflects the vitality of the hotel.

• ##### Shopping

When coming to Germany, German electronics, household items, cosmeceuticals, perfumes, ice wine, chocolates, etc. are all good shopping options. The shopping districts of Frankfurt are relatively concentrated, with major commercial streets and large shopping malls in the city centre! In the discount season, the major brands of the major brands are quite strong, especially the German brand. In addition to commercial streets, shopping centers, there are outlet shopping villages near Frankfurt.

Urban traffic

The status of Frankfurt buses in urban public transport operations is not important. The main public transport is done by rail transit. There are some bus lines in the north of the city.

The Frankfurt tram is Frankfurt's first rail system and an important part of the Frankfurt public transport system. Frankfurt is the total length of the tram track 63.55 km.

Frankfurt Light Rail S-Bahn Frankfurt has 9 light rail lines that can be used to travel to other nearby cities such as Wiesbaden, Mainz and Darmstadt. The inbound port has a clear yellow-green “S” sign and sometimes shares an entrance with the subway. When buying a light rail ticket, you need to pay attention to the difference between the 50th and 5090 districts, the first-class train and the second-class train. If you buy the wrong or sit wrong, you will be fined. The light rail lines are much more complicated than the subway, and they need to be more careful when looking at the traffic map, but they all pass through the train stations (Hauptbahnhof), Hauptwache and Konstablerwache. S-Bahn's operating hours are generally from 4:00 to 1:00 am the next day, but the interval between each shuttle is longer than the U-Bahn. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that when the vehicle is getting on and off, the button on the door needs to be pressed, and the door will open.

Frankfurt Underground U-Bahn Frankfurt has eight metro lines, all running in downtown Frankfurt. The direct distance from each station is not very far, and the subway entrance has a clear blue “U” mark, which is easy to find. The information screen on the subway station will display 4 upcoming trains, the arriving terminal and the main station passing by. There will be a clear road map when entering the subway station. Please read it carefully and avoid the wrong direction. U-Bahn's operating hours are generally from 4:00 until 1:30 am the next day. The specific operation time of each line is subject to the information in the subway station.

Frankfurt bicycle There are plenty of bicycle trails in Frankfurt for tourists to go cycling between April and December. The more convenient car rental company for tourists is Deutsche Bahn. Look for the red and white logo with the DB letter on the roadside, especially on the street corner. Those are the main pick-ups and return points. With a mobile phone and a credit card, you can rent a car 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Frankfurt taxi It is not difficult to take a taxi in Frankfurt. Taxi parking spots can be found everywhere (eg Römer / Braubachstrasse, Kaiserstrasse, Schweizer Platz, Bockenheimer Warte). In the evening, it is best to find a slightly better driver. Get off the bus and remember to have a small ticket with the driver, in case you need it. Taxi in Germany is less likely to have a detour. The driver's car has navigation. If you are going to a place that is not particularly easy to find, you can tell them the house number or zip code. The average price of a taxi is 2.5 Euros, and then 1.65 Euros a kilometer. Most drivers now accept credit cards. In the main sightseeing area of the city center, visitors who do not want to walk can choose to take the “human rent”, which can pull 1-2 people each time.