I flew back to L.A. in July to attend my brother’s wedding (it was beautiful). Getting a direct flight from Vienna to L.A. is not possible, so I had to stop over in Frankfurt, Germany. Things just worked out that I spent a night in Frankfurt, giving me time to tour the city. So here it is, a post about Vienna versus Frankfurt.
Frankfurt – the people are most definitely friendlier. The women are more fashionably dressed (a much needed break for my poor abused eyes in Vienna). The city is cleaner. Sightseeing in Frankfurt is minimal. Having spent a day in the city, I saw all that I needed to see.
Vienna – poor Frankfurt can’t compete with the glory of Vienna’s Inner City. Vienna is stunningly beautiful. Frankfurt is functional. Also the sightseeing possibilities in Vienna fill four full days easily due to the wonderful options of palace tours, museums of every kind, coffeehouses, gardens and so on.
To sum up really quickly the difference between Vienna and Frankfurt: Throw a stone in Frankfurt and you’ll hit a bank. Throw a stone in Vienna and you’ll hit a church or a palace.
My conclusion: Skip Frankfurt and just use the airport to get on your next plane to Vienna.
I agree completely! Except I found the people in Frankfurt to be terribly unfriendly, while in Vienna I felt so welcome. Maybe because in Frankfurt I was not with my German-speaking husband? I love Vienna so much, and love reading your blog!
Thanks Meghan