Frankfurt
Europe's financial capital, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, and Germany's major banking and consulting firms. Its international airport — one of Europe's busiest — makes it the primary gateway for Indians flying to Germany. The Indian IT and finance professional community is among the most established in the country.
Universities
3 institutions — public universities are tuition-free
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Indian Life
Groceries, spices and places of worship to feel at home
India Cash & Carry
- Area
- Sachsenhausen
- Specialty
- Bulk Groceries
- Hours
- Daily 9-21
Bombay Bazaar
- Area
- Bornheim
- Specialty
- Spices & Snacks
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10-20
Raj Store Frankfurt
- Area
- Bockenheim
- Specialty
- Mixed Indian
- Hours
- Daily 10-21
Sri Venkateswara Tempel
Hindu- Deity
- Lord Venkateswara
- Area
- Sachsenhausen
- Events
- Daily darshan, Brahmotsavam
Healthcare
Emergency numbers and the major hospitals in town
Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt (UKF)
Goethe University's hospital — transplant, oncology, and cardiology centre
Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen
Central location, good emergency department
Bürgerhospital Frankfurt
Well-known for maternity and gynaecology services
Markus-Krankenhaus Frankfurt
Strong in orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Tip: Always carry your Krankenkassenkarte (health insurance card) — doctors and hospitals require it at every visit. Without it you may be billed directly.
Getting Around
Airports, rail connections and the passes worth getting
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Direct S-Bahn (S8/S9), ~15 min to Hauptbahnhof. Germany's busiest airport; most Indian flights land here.
Major ICE hub: Berlin (~3.5h), Munich (~3h), Cologne (~1h). S-Bahn and U-Bahn cover the metro area well.
Cost of Living
Typical monthly expenses in Frankfurt
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