Frankfurt: World Cup Host City
City facts: Approximately 650,000 people call Frankfurt home. With about 15% of the population working in banking, the city is the financial center of the country. Frankfurt was a host city during the World Cup in 1974, along with the 1988 European Championships and the 1966 Heavyweight Boxing World Championship featuring Muhammad Ali.
How to get there/get around: The closest airport to Frankfurt Rhein-Main Airport. To find the best flight deals, search our airfare engine. Keep in mind that the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you're coming overland, trains can be taken from Heidelberg or Mainz. The best way to travel across Germany is the World Cup Eurail Pass. This pass allows you flexible days of travel within Germany. Youths under 26 and two or more adults traveling together can also save money. Advantages include not having to deal with traffic or signs in foreign languages, easier navigation from one city to another and increased socialization with other excited World Cup fans!
If you'd rather be on your own schedule, then hiring a car might be a better option. Renting a car in Germany allows you to get off the beaten path and explore more of Germany's varied countryside. Hitting the road can give you a much needed break from other sports enthusiasts and the chance to drive no-holds-barred on the Autobahn!
Trams and buses offer in-city transport.
Who's playing: Argentina, England, Iran, Netherlands, Paraguay, Portugal, South Korea, Togo
What's the schedule:
Saturday, June 10: England vs. Paraguay
Tuesday, June 13: South Korea vs. Togo
Saturday, June 17: Portugal vs. Iran
Wednesday, June 21: Netherlands vs. Argentina
Saturday, July 1: Frankfurt Quarterfinal TBD
Full World Cup Schedule
Stadium information: The FIFA World Cup Stadium, Frankfurt is a new stadium that seats almost 45,000 fans. Built to the tune of 126 million euro, the stadium opened in 2005 and hosted the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 Final.
Where to get tickets: You can get tickets to every match played in the World Cup through World Cup Blog! Find tickets by team, grouping, individual game or city. Buy World Cup tickets for matches in Frankfurt.
What else to do: If you need a break from the soccer madness, Frankfurt boasts a number of attractions including the Goethe House, the view of the skyline and the Museum Mile. Zeil Street is the main shopping center, while Alte Oper is the leading musical highlight. For those that just want to relax, the Rheingau region is less than 60 minutes away and features excellent wines.
Where to stay: You can find accommodation throughout the country with World Cup Blog's hotel database. It allows you to search multiple sites at once for the best deals on rooms in Germany. Use the search box in the right column, or find hotel deals in Frankfurt. Hostels more your style? Check out these hostels in Frankfurt.
How to keep in touch: If you own a mobile phone with a removable SIM card, you can buy a pre-paid German SIM card. You can find out your local German number before you arrive, and get free incoming calls while in the country. If you don't have a phone that will work, look into renting a German cell phone, which costs less than you think!
Wireless hot-spots and internet cafes can be found around the city. Locations include Cybers - inside Zeilgalerie, Cyberyder, Dow_Street Internet Lounge and Hot@Spot Internetcafe - Bistro.
How to protect yourself: Many insurance carriers do not provide coverage overseas. Beat the odds and make the most of your holidays with affordable travel health insurance. In case of trip cancellation, you can also recover your costs with trip protection insurance.
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