Offenbach am Main is recognised as part of the wider Frankfurt metropolitan area. The city is found just across the Main River from its prestigious neighbour. If you're planning to commute between the two cities, car hire in Offenbach am Main is essential. Offenbach made its name in the modern era through its specialisation in the leather trade. Today it has a very modern economy acting as the European headquarters to many companies including Honda. The city is endowed with some enticing architecture, best illustrated by the renaissance inspired Isenburg Palace. The city is also home to Wilhelmsplatz, which holds a well-known market.
The leather museum illustrates Offenbach's early trade heritage, and buildings such as the sky-scraping City Tower show how the city's modern economy is coping well. The Isenburg Palace is the city's architectural masterpiece, and the Rosengarten Museum of Contemporary Art signifies Offenbach's artistic leanings. To get the best out of the area, many tourists hire a car in Offenbach am Main, providing access to Frankfurt via the B43. Visit the famous Staedel Museum and marvel at their enviable art collections; for spectacular views scale Frankfurt's Main Tower; and for relaxation head to Roemer Square - a fine place to take in the world and enjoy a coffee. If you're visiting Frankfurt FC's Commerzbank Arena, from Offenbach am Main take the A3 west.
