Frankfurt and Amsterdam are two popular destinations in Europe.
Frankfurt is among the largest cities in Germany, while Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands.
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1. Frankfurt x Amsterdam Overview
Frankfurt
Amsterdam – ©Adrien Olichon
Frankfurt is an important commercial and economic center in Europe. The highlight of a visit to Frankfurt is in the center around the Römerberg, which has several attractions that can be explored on foot and also provides excellent options for day trips.
Amsterdam is famous for its canals, beautiful houses and coffee shops. The city is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands.
2. Hotels
©Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
©Hilton Amsterdam
In Frankfurt the average price for a 3 star category hotel is USD 69 and for a 5 star category hotel it is USD 162.
And in Amsterdam the average price for a 3 star category hotel is USD 129 and for a 5 star category hotel it is USD 466.
3. Shopping
Frankfurt – ©Christian Salow
Amsterdam – ©Ben Koorengevel
Frankfurt has department stores and shopping malls such as Galeria Kaufhof, Primark and MyZeil. The most elegant street in the city is the Goethestrasse, where you can find all the luxury brands.
Amsterdam has several charming shops and boutiques. In Amsterdam, de Bijenkorf department store is worth visiting in the heart of Dam Square.
4. Museums
Goethe House in Frankfurt
Rijksmuseum Research Library – ©redcharlie
Frankfurt offers good museum options like the Naturmuseum Senckenberg, the famous Goethe House and the Museum für moderne Kunst.
Amsterdam offers world-class museums like the famous Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.
5. Parks
Metzlerpark Frankfurt
Vondelpark Amsterdam
Although Frankfurt is known for its high-rise buildings, the city has beautiful green spaces like the Grüneburgpark, Bethmann Park, Metzlerpark and others.
In Amsterdam the most famous public park is the Vondelpark. The park receives thousands of visitors every year.
6. Day Trips
Heidelberg
The Hague, Netherlands – ©Alireza Parpaei
One of the advantages of Frankfurt is that the city offers excellent day trips options, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Würzburg, Koblenz are some of the destinations within easy reach.
And from Amsterdam it is possible to visit destinations and places like Keukenhof, The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft on a day trip.
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