Tier- und Pflanzenpark Fasanerie was once a royal hunting area. Opened in 1955, its rolling hills, meadows, forest zone, lake and rivers is a haven for exotic and rare plants as well as for 50 European species. There is also a petting zoo for children. You can avail of their nature tours which are fun and informative at the same time. While touring, you get to encounter bears, lynxes, herons, wolves and many more. Later, head towards the former hunting lodge, which, now functions as a restaurant.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Neroberg is marked by the Neroberg temple, which is a round structure topped by a dome constructed in 1851. Apart from the temple, some of the hills notable features include a sculpture of a lion and panoramic views of the town below. Thanks to the aforementioned features, the peak is also a popular hiking destination.
The Städel Museum holds a number of art exhibitions every week. You can find exquisite art exhibitions featuring old masters like Caravaggio, Michelangelo as well as contemporary regional artists. The permanent collection includes works by the likes of Renoir, Botticelli, Rembrandt, extending from the medieval age to the contemporary era. Admire the numerous sculptures, art installations and photography collections on display as you explore themes like nature, history, religion, violence and love. The museum also houses a bookshop, a café and a library. Various seminars, events and workshops are organized throughout the year. Guided tours are available.
Acquiring its name from the renowned Main River, Main Tower is a stunning 56-story architectural structure that also happens to be one of the most important buildings around the Innenstadt neighborhood. Through its spectacular blue glass facade, the tower reflects the bustling streets and city life of Frankfurt. The two attached towers are collectively considered to be one of the tallest structures in Germany. They comprise the German offices of the famous Standard & Poor's, Merrill Lynch, the Hessischer Rundfunk television studio and many others. The Main Tower Restaurant & Bar on the 53rd floor serves eclectic Euro-Asian cuisine that is loved by patrons.
One of the largest natural history museums in the country, the Naturmuseum Senckenberg originates from a foundation set up in 1763 by local doctor Johann Christian Senckenberg. Dedicated to education and scientific research, the collection includes a multitude of fossils and other objects from the Paleozoic period to the Stone Age. Special collections provide an insight into the history of life on earth. Many exhibits enjoy worldwide fame: the large free-standing animal skeletons are especially impressive and are particularly popular with children. Apart from that, the complex houses a restaurant and a book shop.
A museum solely dedicated to mechanical instruments, the Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett is delightfully refreshing and unique. The museum offers guided tours for large groups where the guides demonstrate the intricacies of these antique instruments whilst also playing them.
This gallery showcases contemporary art, mainly painting and sculpture, mostly by young, international artists.
The painter Wilhelm Steinhausen (1846-1924), who gained fame for religious and landscape paintings, lived in this house. Today, an exhibition is housed here, which commemorates the work of Steinhausen.
Arte Giani stands for modern, contemporary art and classic modern art.
The reconstruction of this Gothic chapel in 1948 yielded the existence of several objects dating from the 14th century.
Ludwigshöhe is a popular tourist destination to visit in Darmstadt. This site features an observation deck which is known as Ludwigsturm. Here you can get unobstructed views of the city of Darmstadt, Frankfurt am Main, the thick Palatinate Forest, the majestic Vosges mountains and many other such picturesque locations. In addition to the observation tower, this scenic location features a historic temple and an inn that was built in the year 1838. Visitors can indulge in activities like hiking, skiing and tobogganing.