There are two great spots within the Frankfurt city center to lay down at the river: LILU and Orange Beach.
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A cafe that can float |
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Relaxing at a city beach and 25 minute walk along the river | ![]() |
Suitable for groups and families |
1. How to get there
You want to get to Frankfurt, Heinrich-Hoffmann-Straße / Blutspendedienst
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
Start: | Konstablerwache | Take Tram 12, direction Rheinlandstraße |
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Arrival: | Heinrich-Hoffmann-Straße / Blutspendedienst | From here it is a 5 minute walk, check the map below. |
Alternatives
Get to Frankfurt main station and take Tram 21, direction Stadion Straßenbahn.
OR:
Get to Frankfurt (Main), Südbahnhof and take Tram 15, direction Haardtwaldplatz.
Good to know
Travel duration: | approx. 20 minutes |
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2. Activity on site
LILU: A former Jewish bath, now a public park at the river
Wander on this historical site. This is where Jews in Frankfurt were allowed to take a bath. Natural water sources are very important in the Jewish faith. In 1938 public baths were forbidden. Left behind is a beautiful natural sport for the public. LILU stands for “Licht und Luftbad” (Light and air bathing area). Click here for the official website (German only).
Walk from LILU to Orange Beach
It is possible to take a 40 minute walk to another hidden treasure in Frankfurt: Orange beach. Check the map below for details. The walk will take you over one train bridge from where you have amazing views of the Frankfurt skyline.
Lay down in a beach chair at Orange Beach
Enjoy the urban beach feeling having a drink in a beach chair under a train bridge. A must do in Frankfurt. Check out their website for upcoming events.
3. Map
4. Tips
Picnic or bbq at LILU
They have a public bbq area, very rare in Frankfurt. Bring your own bbq or rent one there. The “Transfer Werkstatt” employs people currently in unstable circumstances, and you can rent all you need for a joyful day at this urban beach park.
Have a drink at the Ponton at LILU
The Ponton could swim if the LILU were to be flooded. Isn’t that so incredible? Read more about floats on wikipedia.org.

Make it a bike tour
You can lock your bike properly at the LILU, at Orange beach it is a bit more difficult.
5. How to get back
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
Start: | Walk to the bus stop Erntestraße (check the map) | Take bus 37, direction Hauptbahnhof |
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Change: | Hauptbahnhof (main station) | Take the subway or the S-Bahn (suburban train), direction Frankfurt city |
Arrival: | Konstablerwache |
6. Costs
Round trip: | Adult – one way: € 2.75 Adult – day pass: € 5.35 Group day pass (5 people): € 11.30 |