Frankfurt with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Frankfurt is good for families, with riverboats, a zoo and castles nearby. Here is how to spend a family trip in Frankfurt — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

1Main river cruise
2Frankfurt Zoo
3Palmengarten
4Rhine castle day

On the river

Take a Main river cruise past the skyline.

Animals and gardens

Visit Frankfurt Zoo and the Palmengarten.

Castle adventure

Day trip to a Rhine castle or Heidelberg.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Frankfurt — prices per person.

Frankfurt

Tour del Castello di Heidelberg e della Città Vecchia da Francoforte

4.2(609)·6 ore

da$150/ persona

via Viator

Frankfurt with kids — FAQ

Is Frankfurt good for kids?

Yes — Main river cruises, the excellent Frankfurt Zoo, the Palmengarten botanical gardens, the science-filled Senckenberg natural history museum, and nearby Rhine castles make Frankfurt a fun family destination.

What are the best things to do in Frankfurt with children?

Top family picks are a Main river cruise, Frankfurt Zoo, the Palmengarten, the Senckenberg Museum, and a Rhine castle or Heidelberg day trip.

Is Frankfurt easy to visit with kids?

Yes — Frankfurt is compact, green and superbly connected, with riverboats, parks and a zoo close together, making it an easy family base for the region.