Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital and major international hub, offers good Muslim-friendly facilities. As Europe’s busiest transit point, the city has developed diverse halal infrastructure catering to both residents and millions of transit passengers annually. See our halal food guides for dining options. Explore halal food in Frankfurt for more information. Explore Muslim travelers for more information.
Muslim-Friendly Score: 7/10
Frankfurt provides good options:
- 30+ mosques in Frankfurt area
- 300+ halal restaurants
- International business hub: Diverse community
- Transit-friendly: Good airport facilities
- Bahnhofsviertel: Halal concentrated area
Best Muslim-Friendly Areas
Bahnhofsviertel
Near main station:
- Best halal concentration
- Turkish and Middle Eastern: Dominant
- 24-hour options: Some restaurants
- Walking distance: From Hauptbahnhof
Konstablerwache
City center:
- Some halal options
- Shopping area
- Easy access
Nordend/Bornheim
Residential areas:
- Turkish community
- Local döner shops
- Halal butchers
Mosques in Frankfurt
Abu Bakr Mosque
Major community mosque:
- Large facility
- Friday prayers: Well-attended
- Community center
Fatih Mosque
Turkish community:
- DITIB affiliated
- Regular prayers
- Cultural activities
Other Mosques
- Numerous smaller mosques
- Various communities: Turkish, Arab, Bosnian
- Check locally for times
Halal Food Guide
Turkish
Most common:
- Döner kebab: Everywhere
- Turkish restaurants: Full meals
- Lahmacun and pide: Available
- Turkish bakeries: Fresh bread
Middle Eastern
Good variety:
- Lebanese: Several restaurants
- Syrian: Growing presence
- Afghan: Some options
- Iraqi: Available
South Asian
For variety:
- Indian restaurants: Some halal
- Pakistani: A few options
Frankfurt Airport
For transit passengers:
- Prayer room: Terminal 1, Area B
- Limited halal: Some restaurants accommodate
- Better options: In city center
- Pack food: For long layovers
Airport Tips
- Mosque direction: Prayer room has qibla
- Ask restaurants: About halal options
- Seafood/vegetarian: Safer bets
- 15 min to city: By S-Bahn
Near Tourist Attractions
Römerberg (Old Town)
- Limited halal nearby
- Walk to Konstablerwache
- Some kebab options
Main Tower
- Banking district limited
- Better options at station
- Business area focus
Palmengarten
- Very limited nearby
- Eat before visiting
- Beautiful gardens
Messe (Trade Fair)
- Limited during events
- Plan meals at station area
- Hotel restaurants may help
Business Travelers
Frankfurt’s focus:
- Banking district: Limited halal
- Conference catering: Request in advance
- Hotel concierge: Can recommend
- Delivery apps: Good halal selection
Practical Tips
- Bahnhofsviertel key: Best halal area
- Airport planning: Eat before flying
- Business lunch: Book halal ahead
- Transit hub: Good connections
- Cash useful: Some shops prefer
- S-Bahn efficient: To halal areas
- Sunday closing: Many shops closed
- Messe planning: During trade fairs
- International city: Staff understand halal
- 24-hour options: Station area