Frankfurt (Oder) (Previously known as: Frankfurt an der Oder or sometimes Frankfurt/Oder) is on the Oder River in Brandenburg, a state of Germany. It lies directly on the border with Poland, and is connected via bridge to its Polish sister city Slubice. The city is occasionally mistaken to be the much larger, and more well-known Frankfurt am Main.
Get in
[edit]100 km east of Berlin and 470 km west of Warsaw.
By train
[edit]- 1 Railway station. Regional Express Trains run from Berlin once every hour and the ride is just a little over an hour to Frankfurt. There is also a EuroCity (EC) Train that runs from Berlin through Frankfurt on its way to Poland, but this is significantly more expensive than the commuter train.
By plane
[edit]Frankfurt (Oder) doesn't have an airport. The closest ones would be those of Berlin, which are probably your best options. On the Polish side, Poznan has a limited selection of flights.
By car
[edit]Take the A 12 from Berlin
Get around
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Map of Frankfurt an der Oder
There is a local bus as well as a streetcar system but the town isn't all that big so it's easy to walk everywhere.
See
[edit]- 1 Marienkirche. famous for its medieval window picturing the Antichrist's life. The only known depiction of the story of the Anti-Christ from the Bible. It is on display in the Rathaus (town hall) but should soon be on display in the church. The director of the restoration of this church, Hans-Dieter Laube tells a fascinating story about the window pane and the history of the town in general, however he speaks only German so that could be a problem, but if you can speak the language it's worthwhile to stop and speak with him.
- 2 Heilandskapelle, Akazienweg 31. Wooden church built during World War I by mainly Russian prisoners of war in the Karelian style.
- 3 Rathaus (town hall), Marktplatz 1. Gothic architecture.
- Post office. Neo-Gothic architecture.
- 4 Kleist-Museum, Faberstraße 7, ☏ +49 335-531155, fax: +49 335-5004945, [email protected].
- 5 Sportmuseum, Slubicer Str. 7/8, ☏ +49 335-6659663, fax: +49 335-6659663, [email protected].
- 6 Museum junge Kunst, Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Str. 11, ☏ +49 335-40156010, fax: +49 335-4015611, [email protected].
- 7 Museum Viadrina, Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Str. 11, ☏ +49 335-40156-0, fax: +49 335-40156-11, [email protected].
- 8 Gedenk- und Dokumentationsstätte, Collegienstraße 10, ☏ +49 335-6802712, fax: +49 335-40156-11. free.
- 9 Falkenhagen Bunker (30 km to the north-west). A partially underground military bunker intended as manufacturing site for nerve gas by the Nazis, later used by the Soviets as command bunker throughout the Cold War.
Do
[edit]- 1 Konzerthalle Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Housed in a former church
- 2 Theater des Lachens.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Bewirtung 1900, Leipziger Platz 1, ☏ +49 335-538144.
- Turm24, Logenstraße 8 (24 floor of Oderturm), ☏ +49 335-504517.
- Rathauskeller, Marktplatz 2, ☏ +49 335 5009950.
- Café Diana, Marktplatz 4 (Rathaus), ☏ +49 335 536672.
- Brunnencafé, Karl-Marx-Straße 8 (Brunnenplatz), ☏ +49 335 23683.
- 1 Frankfurter Kartoffelhaus, Holzmarkt 7, ☏ +49 335-530747. plenty of potato dishes
- Olympia, Große Scharrnstraße 60 (Brunnenplatz), ☏ +49 335 5003141. Greek
- 2 Restaurant Zur Alten Oder Frankfurt(Oder), Fischerstr.32, ☏ +49 335556220, [email protected]. 17:00 - 21:00. The Restaurant Zur Alten Oder Frankfurt(Oder) is located in City Park area near to Oder Promenade (Ziegen Werder) , Restaurant Zur Alten Oder Frankfurt(Oder) is Popular for fresh seasonal food. €.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]Budget
[edit]- 1 City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder, Bahnhofstraße 11, ☏ +49 335 6642666, [email protected]. Check-in: 07:00, check-out: 11:00. 🏨 City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder
City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder is a centrally located 3-star hotel in the Kleist city of Frankfurt (Oder), ideal for both business travelers and tourists. It is situated in close proximity to the main train station and the historic old town, making it a perfect starting point for sightseeing and excursions.
🛏️ Accommodation
The hotel offers 43 modern non-smoking rooms, all equipped with a shower/WC, free Wi-Fi, TV, and soundproof windows. Room rates start at €65 per night. Suites and apartments are also available for families or groups.
🍽️ Breakfast
Every morning, guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, sausages, fresh rolls, bread, cakes, muesli, fruit, yogurt, and quark. Breakfast is served on the idyllic sun terrace and is available to hotel guests for €16.50 per person. For non-hotel guests, it costs €18 per person.
🚗 Parking & Arrival
The hotel provides a video-monitored courtyard parking area, which is locked at night. Check-in is possible around the clock, although prior notice is required for arrivals after 10:00 PM.
📍 Location & Surroundings
City Residence Hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station and offers excellent connections to buses and trams. Nearby attractions include the European University Viadrina, the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path, the historic old town, and other cultural sites.
📞 Contact & Booking
Address: Bahnhofstraße 11, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
Phone: +49 335 6642 666
Email: [email protected]
Website: hotel-city-residence.de
City Residence Hotel Frankfurt-Oder offers comfortable and central accommodation with modern amenities at a great value for money. It's especially well-suited for travelers who want to explore the city while enjoying peace and comfort. - 2 Hotel Grünhof, August-Bebel-Straße 54, ☏ +49 335-414040, fax: +49 335-40444, [email protected].
- 3 Gasthof Goldener Hahn, Marie-Curie-Straße 10, ☏ +49 335-5212753, fax: +49 335-5213904, [email protected].
- 4 Pension am Kleistpark Elke Wagner, Humboltstraße 14, ☏ +49 335-23890. Doppelzimmer: 52 EUR.
- 5 Campingplatz Wolff, Neue Siedlung 18, 15326 Alt Zeschdorf ca. 10km nördlich von Frankfurt/Oder, ☏ +49 33602 247, fax: +49 33602 247, [email protected].
Mid-range
[edit]- 6 Hotel Zur Alten Oder, Fischerstraße 32, ☏ +49 335-55622-0, fax: +49 335-55622-28, [email protected]. Hotel Zur Alten Oder is a charming 3-star hotel located in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and local hospitality. Situated in a tranquil, green area, the hotel is just a short distance from the city center, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Splurge
[edit]- 7 City Park Hotel, Lindenstraße 12, ☏ +49 335-5532-0, fax: +49 335-5532-605, [email protected].
- RAMADA Hotel, Turmstr. 1, ☏ +49 335-5565-0, toll-free: +49 800 87333 737, fax: +49 335-5565-100, [email protected].
Learn
[edit]Cope
[edit]Frankfurt has potentially a lot to offer for a day visit, although you will need to speak German to take advantage. Given that the town was very deep in the former GDR there are limited numbers of English speakers available.