Glass skyscrapers rise above medieval half-timbered houses, where old-world charm meets modern finance and culture thrives.
Frankfurt doesn't pretend to be cute. This is Germany's financial capital—glass skyscrapers dominating the skyline, slick metro lines, business hotels everywhere. But here's the thing: underneath all that corporate polish, you'll find apple wine taverns older than your great-grandparents, a museum strip that rivals Berlin's, and a food scene that goes way beyond sausages. It's one of the best things to do and see in Frankfurt Germany—balancing high-rises with half-timbered houses in Römerberg square, where you can literally watch centuries collide. For a group trip, Frankfurt works because it's compact enough to navigate without constant Uber debates, international enough that your vegetarian and your carnivore both eat well, and genuinely interesting without requiring a PhD in art history. The city also happens to be insanely well-connected. Your squad can fly in from different cities and meet at one of Europe's biggest airports, then be drinking Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen within 30…