City at a glance
Discover Frankfurt
Generated: August 3, 2026
Frankfurt am Main is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse and a key economic and financial center in Europe. Serving as a major hub for data, logistics, and transportation, the city on the Main River offers a dynamic infrastructure for services, trade, exhibitions, and local commerce.
Population778,5892025
Area248.31 km²
State / regionHessen
- ✓ Leading European financial center and seat of the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bundesbank
- ✓ Major international transport hub with an international airport, central railway junction, and motorway connections
- ✓ Globally significant trade fair location and host to the DE-CIX internet exchange point
- ✓ Rich cultural scene featuring the Museum Embankment (Museumsufer), Palmengarten, and the historic old town