Leaving Frankfurt Airport during layover
On my way to Europe, I'll stay a few days in Munich and then proceed to Dublin.
However, on my way back home (Brazil), I'll have 7 hours to spare at the Frankfurt Airport.
I am a Brazilian citizen.
Can I leave the airport on these 7 hours or that can't be done, since my ticket is only one (divided into three flights)?
And, since I'm here, what can be done in 4 hours in Frankfurt?
I'm already sparing 3 hours for transit between the city and airport, check in and boarding.
Best Answer
If you are arriving from Munich (Shengen) you can just walk out of the airport without any further controls or inspections.
Getting to town is quick and painless. The local trains leaves every 15 minutes and it takes about 15 minutes to get to the center of town. See https://www.airwise.com/airports/europe/frankfurt/by-train for instructions.
You could get off at "Konstablerwache" walk leisurely down the Zeil (main shopping drag) to "Hauptwache", make your way past the "Paulskirche" and "Roemer" down to the river. Cross it using the the "Eisener Steg" and head into to "Sachsenhausen". Have some local "Apfelwein" (hard cider) and if you are are really adventurous "Handkaese" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handk%C3%A4se. Walk a bit along the river and come back across to the main station and get back to the airport.
That's about 45 minute of walk time with plenty of shops, restaurant, historical buildings/culture, and museums along the way to tailor to your specific preferences.
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