Main Embankment
The Main Embankment, known locally as the Museumsufer, is one of Frankfurt am Main’s most scenic and culturally rich stretches along the river. Extending between the Eiserner Steg and Friedensbrücke, it is lined with some of Germany’s most important museums, including the Städel Museum, the Liebieghaus, and the Museum of Communication. Developed in the 1980s as part of an ambitious urban project, the embankment transformed the riverfront into a cultural promenade where art, history, and architecture meet. On the southern bank, grand villas house world-class collections, while the northern side features the Historical Museum and the Jewish Museum, creating a dialogue between past and present. Beyond its cultural institutions, the embankment is a favorite leisure spot, with tree-lined paths, grassy lawns, and panoramic views of the skyline. Each summer, it becomes the stage for the Museumsuferfest, one of Europe’s largest cultural festivals, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Whether for a riverside stroll, a museum visit, or a festival evening, the Main Embankment embodies Frankfurt’s identity as both a financial hub and a city of culture.
Frankfurt am Main GermanyThe Main Embankment, known as Museumsufer, is a prominent riverside stretch along the south bank of the River Main in Frankfurt am Main. It hosts one of Germany’s most important cultural clusters, featuring nine major museums including the Städel Art Institute, Liebieghaus sculpture museum, Museum of Communication, German Film Museum, and Museum of Applied Art. The embankment is a vibrant cultural hotspot offering picturesque river views, tree-lined promenades, and lively open-air cafes that invite visitors to relax and enjoy the urban atmosphere. Nearby landmarks on both sides of the river include the historic Römerberg square, the Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg), and museums such as the Jewish Museum and the Historical Museum. The area also pulses with events like the annual Museumsufer Festival and Night of the Museums, making it a central point for art, culture, and riverfront leisure in Frankfurt.
Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt
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Biblical Experience Museum
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Caricatura Museum Frankfurt
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Deutsches Architekturmuseum
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Deutsches Filmmuseum
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Deutsches Romantik-Museum
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DialogMuseum
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Eintracht Frankfurt Museum
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Experiminta ScienceCenter
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Frankfurter Goethe-Haus
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Frankfurter Kunstverein
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Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank
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Haus der Stadtgeschichte
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Ikonen-Museum der Stadt Frankfurt
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Institut für Stadtgeschichte
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Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
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Klingspor Museum
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Kunsthalle Schirn
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Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung
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Museum Angewandte Kunst
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Museum für Kommunikation Frankfurt
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The Museum MMK für Moderne Kunst
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Museum Giersch der Goethe-Universität
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Museum Judengasse
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Museum der Weltkulturen
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Naturmuseum Senckenberg
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Portikus
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Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
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Städel Museum
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Struwwelpeter Museum
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Uhrenmuseum
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Weltkulturen Museum
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Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt
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Frankfurter Feldbahnmuseum
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Hindemith Kabinett im Kuhhirtenturm
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Schauspiel Frankfurt
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Oper Frankfurt
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The English Theatre Frankfurt
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Internationales Theater Frankfurt
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Tigerpalast Varieté Theater
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Die Komödie
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Theaterhaus Frankfurt
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Theater Alte Brücke
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DZ BANK Art Collection ART FOYER
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Galerie Parisa Kind
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Kunstverein Familie Montez
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Galerie Rothamel Frankfurt
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TOR Art Space
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Galerie Heike Strelow
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Galerie Edition Raphael
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Main Tower
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Eiserner Steg
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Goetheturm
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Grüneburgpark
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Hauptwache
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Eschenheimer Turm
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Römerberg
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Deutschherrnbrücke
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Palmengarten
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Zeil
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Hafenpark
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Lohrberg
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Holbeinsteg
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St. Paul’s Church
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Kaiserpfalz Franconofurd
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Willy-Brandt-Platz
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Niedwald
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Skyline Garden
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Visitors Terrace Frankfurt Airport
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Höchster Schloss
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Holzhausen Palace
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Bolongaro Palace
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Frankfurter Römer
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Goethe House
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Frankfurt Cathedral
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Alte Oper
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Grüneburg park
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Historical Museum Frankfurt
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Bethmann Park
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Günthersburgpark
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Nizza Park
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Ostpark Frankfurt
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Holzhausenpark
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Rebstockpark
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Louisa Park
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Arboretum Main-Taunus
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