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The railway station district of Frankfurt has a mixed reputation. But isn’t it always better to form your own opinion and experience the district between Bankentürmen and the main station yourself?

So get into „the groove“

Some people just want to experience a town by breathing in the air, watching the people and taking in all the smells.
And there are others who prefer to go to a museum, or take part in a guided tour to have these perceptions and impressions explained. For them, one of the City events offered as an introduction is the right choice.
For 11 euros you can participate in the 1.5 – 2 hour tour of the Bahnhofsviertel. Learn the background to the history of the area, why it had such a notorious name and how it developed into today’s tolerant and trendy area.
If this tour is too ordinary for you, there is a Red Light tour available which will give you more insight into the everyday life of the district and the people who work here. This tour lasts 3 hours and begins at midnight and costs 69.00 euros. However, this includes a visit to the striptease – and Tabledanceclub, as well as drinks and a curry sausage. A friend of mine has recently done this tour in Frankfurt and was very impressed, surprised, and perhaps shocked, but very interested to find out more.

Culinary-sin Tour

The tour gives you an opportunity to experience the different culinary aromas of the various nations that live in this neighborhood, and the extraordinary dishes that can be enjoyed. Most of the shops and businesses are managed by the owner and offer authentic delicacies. The culinary tour costs 24 euros and lasts nearly two hours.
It also creates a wonderful transition into an evening at the railway station district. Of course it is also a notorius area and I don‘t always feel safe alone at night, but it is exciting, interesting, never boring and every week offers a newly opened bar or restaurant I would like to try out.

Four restaurant tips in Frankfurt‘s train station quarter

The following restaurants regularly reinvent themselves – changing menus and organizing events to lure you in their exciting neighbourhood.

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It is the only Supper Club in Frankfurt, as far as I know. They not only regularly change the menus, but also the chefs. It is necessary to become a member and receive the newsletter. In this way you miss none of the 3 course menu‘s on Thursdays, creative à la carte dinners with different themes on Fridays, and vegetarian life savers on Saturdays.
I can still remember my first evening at Club Michel. It took a while to find the doorbell and I got straight into a conversation on the way to the first floor. The stairs were full of candles and I felt as if I was invited to a big party. I immediately noticed the long tables with the bottled water and fresh flowers in vintage vases .

Every course was announced by a gong, and then described. When dessert was served, it felt like we were dining with friends, although we had only eaten 3 courses with our table neighbors and shared some table water.

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As soon as the store opened in the district it drew fans of the famous pastrami sandwiches. But there are also many other delicious things available on the menu.

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My memories of my first dinner here are as if it was yesterday. There are so many goodies on the card that it is my recommendation to select everything that sounds great, and put it in the middle of the table to share. The drinks are fantastic and another reason to sit at the bar while you wait for your table.

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The Restaurant of the 25 Hour Hotel does not only serve steaks from the hot stone, the burger bar is terrific, just like the live nights on Friday and the roof top terrace in summer. You have to book in advance, but this is generally a must in Frankfurt.

An evening at the railway station district certainly requires a broad minded approach, whether with or without a tour, but it‘s always worth the experience – promised.