Sibos 2025

29 Sept - 02 Oct 2025
Frankfurt, Germany

Arrival Wining and Dining Travel and Transport Jazz on the Third Cultural Offerings Shopping Financial Centre The Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region Practical Information

Welcome to Frankfurt!

The City of Frankfurt is proud to host Sibos 2025 and looks forward to welcoming guests from all over the world for this important event. Thanks to its central location, excellent traffic and transport connections and wide range of modern congress and conference venues, Frankfurt offers the perfect conditions for business meetings and special events of every size and variety. The city’s international flair and urban vibrancy enable Sibos visitors to work and collaborate successfully within a highly professional, cosmopolitan environment.

Arrival in Frankfurt

By airplane

As Germany’s premier aviation hub, Frankfurt Airport connects the metropolis on the River Main with more than 300 international destinations spread out across nearly 100 countries. All of Europe’s major cities are less than a three-hour flight away.

By train

With more than 1,200 trains arriving and departing every single day, Frankfurt Main Train Station is one of Germany’s busiest long-distance railway hubs. Aside from countless regional and national routes, Frankfurt Main Train Station also offers passengers numerous pan-European direct connections, making your arrival and departure by rail both quick and easy.

By car

Thanks to its excellent connections to Germany’s national autobahn network, Frankfurt is also quickly and easily accessible by car. What’s more, Frankfurt’s well-developed inner-city roads network and modern parking pilot system make arriving in the city centre comfortable and hassle-free.

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From Frankfurt Airport to the City Centre

Public Transport

The well-signposted regional train station is located in Terminal 1 on Level 0. From there, S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 depart from Platform 1 every 15 minutes, taking you directly to Frankfurt Main Train Station in about 15 minutes. Additionally, the RE2 and RE3 regional train lines provide further connections to the city.

Uber

The pick-up and drop-off area for Uber rides at Frankfurt Airport is located at the short-term parking lot P31 on the departure level of Terminal 1. Please book your ride in advance via the Uber app or website.

Taxi

At Frankfurt Airport, the official taxi ranks are located directly in front of the exits on the arrivals level of both terminals. Payment methods include cash payment and, in most taxis, also card payment.

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Getting around in the metropolis on the River Main

Via public transport

Once you’ve arrived in Frankfurt, you’ll find the extensive network of the Rhine-Main Transport Association (RMV) at your disposal. This regional public transport system makes it super-easy to get around in Frankfurt and the surrounding Rhine-Main region.

By bicycle

As a very bicycle-friendly city, Frankfurt has a well-developed network of cycling paths and bike parking spaces, as well as numerous public bicycle rental schemes, which enable you to get to your destination quickly and safely.

On foot

Frankfurt is known to be a city of short distances. The city centre is most easily traversed on foot, whether you’re heading from your hotel to your conference venue, or – at the conclusion of your business day – from your meeting to the restaurant of your choice.

👉 To make your travel in Frankfurt convenient, the Frankfurt Convention Bureau is providing a free public transport pass and an exclusive Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour voucher for all Sibos participants. You can find more information in the Sibos app. 👈

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Sustainable alternatives

Aside from public transportation and standard taxis, you also have the environmentally friendly “velotaxi” option available to you during your stay in Frankfurt. These pedal-powered cycle rickshaws are ideal for getting around in downtown Frankfurt, with the added benefit of keeping your carbon footprint as small as possible.

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Wining and Dining

The flavours of the world in a single city

Frankfurt is home to people of 180 nationalities. This diversity is clearly visible in the city’s culinary offering. Ranging from sophisticated, Michelin-starred cuisine and international specialities from across the globe to traditional Frankfurt fare, the metropolis on the River Main with its multicultural character has something for every taste and every budget. Those looking for power lunches or business dinners amid an elegant atmosphere will find countless top-class restaurants famous for their culinary highlights and first-rate service. The city’s wide variety of rooftop bars and restaurants offers guests panoramic views of the Frankfurt skyline and a pleasant open-air feeling. Those who prefer things more down to earth are urged to visit one of the city’s traditional apple wine pubs. Here, in the beating heart of Frankfurt, you’ll find local favourites such as “Handkäs mit Musik” and “Grüne Soße”, two of the region’s most popular dishes, which you’ll be able to enjoy in a typically cosy atmosphere while sampling a glass or two of the famous Frankfurt apple wine.

Fun fact

A cake for the Kaiser

One of the city’s sweetest delights is the so-called “Frankfurt Crown Cake”, a butter-cream cake topped with golden brittle and ruby-red cherries, which together are said to perfectly resemble the famous old imperial crown.

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Frankfurt swings and celebrates

Experience the variety and magic of Jazz (03 - 05 October 2025)

Once a year, on the national holiday on 03 October, Frankfurt transforms into a pulsating stage on which the greats of jazz express their passion and emotions. From soulful ballads to rousing bebop rhythms - every performance is unique and makes the city vibrate with energy.

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Sights and Cultural Offers

The Top-10 Attractions

Römerberg: Time-honoured old town centre featuring the “Römer” (town hall), examples of historical timber-frame architecture, the Fountain of Justice and St Nicholas Church
New Old Town: Building ensemble reconstructed true to the original blueprints
Emperors' Cathedral: Coronation site of kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nations
St Paul's Church: Seat of the first German national assembly, held in 1848
Skyline: Unique in all of Europe
Old Sachsenhausen: Frankfurt's traditional apple wine quarter
Palmengarten: Botanical gardens featuring vast open spaces, numerous greenhouses and flora from all across the globe
Frankfurt Zoo: Founded in 1858, reopened in 1945 by the world-famous naturalist, Professor Bernhard Grzimek
Höchst: Picturesque city district featuring a timber-frame old town, St Justin's Church and Höchst Castle
Museum Embankment: Unique cultural landscape, home to 39 top-class museums

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One Card, countless opportunities

The Frankfurt Card is perfect for anyone who wants to make their visit even more convenient, offering a wide range of discounts and benefits. Discover Frankfurt the smart way with the Frankfurt Card Basic. The card offers exclusive discounts at museums, on guided tours and at selected restaurants.

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Shopping in Frankfurt

Tips and places to go

An exciting shopping adventure full of variety and surprises awaits you in Frankfurt! From trendy shopping centres to charming shopping streets, the city has everything a shopper's heart desires. And don't forget to pick up a special souvenir of your time in Frankfurt!

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Kleinmarkthalle

A1,500-sq/m indoor market hall, is a culinary paradise beyond compare

Every day, with the exception of Sundays, the Kleinmarkthalle attracts visitors with 156 market stalls selling not only a variety of fresh foods, but also flowers, herbs, spices and more. In addition to local specialities, including the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce, you will also find imported delicacies from all over the world.

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Explore Frankfurt with “plazy”

Don’t have much time to explore Frankfurt during your business trip? Still want to check out a few of the city’s premier highlights? No problem! The “plazy” planning app will automatically compile a tailored activity programme for you, quickly and easily.

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One of the world’s leading
financial centres

Nowhere in Germany is home to such a diverse array of financial service providers.

Aside from various leading German financial institutions, Frankfurt is also the base for offices of the vast majority of global banks and credit institutes. As the seat of the Deutsche Bundesbank, the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, Frankfurt is continental Europe’s most important finance capital.

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The Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region

Frankfurt's beautiful surrounding area

Frankfurt is surrounded by a beautiful region with countless possibilities for excursions and day trips, named after the Rhine and Main rivers which cross through it. Situated before the gates of Frankfurt, the beautiful Rheingau, for example, is the birthplace of one of the world’s most popular varieties of wine, the famous Riesling. Why not stay a little longer and enjoy a wine tasting session at Eberbach Monastery, one of the settings of the film, “The Name of the Rose”? Or enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the River Main or Rhine, passing by a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Or simply enjoy one of the events celebrating 03 October, Germany’s national bank holiday (aka the Day of German Unity), which features countless festivals held throughout the region.

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Fairytale landscapes, time-honoured architecture, history and tradition combined with health, wellness and fine cuisine provide visitors of Frankfurt Rhine-Main with the ideal conditions for a relaxing holiday.

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Practical Information

Pharmacies

Unlike to many other countries, pharmacies in Germany are visually marked with a red “A” depicted in old-style German script rather than the traditional green cross. These days, however, the “A” is being supplemented more and more by the more international green pharmacy cross.

SOS – Important telephone numbers

Police: 110, Fire Brigade/Emergency Services: 112

Emergency calls are free around the clock, both from landlines and mobile phones.

Shopping

Shops and shopping malls are generally open from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, while most supermarkets are open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. All shops - except those at the airport - are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

Abstract drawing in red of the euro sign, which can be found in Frankfurt at the old location of the European Central Bank.

Payment Methods

While many shops, restaurants, and cafés in Frankfurt accept cashless payment, there are still some that only take cash or only allow card payments for purchases above a certain amount (e.g., €10 or €20). Therefore, it is advisable to always carry a certain amount of cash with you!

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The Day of German Unity

Friday, 03 October, is a national holiday. On national holidays, the opening hours of shops may vary or they may be closed completely. Many supermarkets, shopping centres and retail outlets remain closed. Some have special opening hours. It is advisable to check current opening hours in advance.

Your contact for enquiries

Frankfurt Convention Bureau, Tel. +49 (0) 69/24 74 55 - 500

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Sibos 2025

Arrival in Frankfurt

From Frankfurt Airport to the City Centre

Getting around in the metropolis on the River Main

Our insider’s tip

Wining and Dining

Fun fact

Frankfurt swings and celebrates

Sights and Cultural Offers

Good to know

Shopping in Frankfurt

Kleinmarkthalle

Our insider’s tip

One of the world’s leading financial centres

The Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region

#visitrhinemain

Practical Information

One of the world’s leading
financial centres