MSFS scenery

MSFS Frankfurt am Main, Germany Scenery

Frankfurt am Main gets a full cityscape overhaul with new photoreal ground textures and fresh 3D building data, delivering a sharper skyline and richer urban detail in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Two builds are included, and the standard version requires the German handcrafted objects package while an alternate edition runs without extra libraries.

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Images & Screenshots

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A dense cluster of modern skyscrapers rises above a sprawling cityscape, with a wide river and several bridges visible in the background.

A dense urban skyline features tall modern skyscrapers, a large central train station with multiple tracks, and a river winding through the city.

A small amphibious aircraft flies above a city skyline with tall modern skyscrapers illuminated by warm evening sunlight.

A nighttime aerial view shows a city with illuminated skyscrapers, several brightly lit bridges, and a river running through the urban landscape.

Aerial view shows a dense urban city bisected by a winding river, with scattered clouds and green parks surrounding the built-up area.

A dense urban cityscape features a cluster of tall skyscrapers, a wide river with multiple bridges, and sprawling residential neighborhoods.

A dense urban area features a winding river, a cluster of modern high-rise buildings, and a large blue-glass tower near the waterfront.

Aerial view shows a large city with a river winding through dense urban areas, high-rise buildings, bridges, and surrounding green spaces.

A small black aircraft with red markings flies over a dense city center with detailed buildings and a nearby river.

A large stadium with a white roof sits surrounded by dense trees, with a distant city skyline visible under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view shows a sprawling city with a river running through the center and scattered high-rise buildings under partly cloudy skies.

A cityscape with numerous high-rise buildings is shown at sunset, featuring a central train station and several construction cranes in the foreground.

A light aircraft cockpit shows analog gauges and a GPS display while banking over a city with tall skyscrapers and a river.

A cityscape features a dense grid of residential buildings in the foreground and a cluster of modern skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky.

A tall communications tower rises above a densely wooded park area with a city skyline and scattered clouds in the background.

A cityscape at sunset shows a river reflecting orange clouds, with high-rise buildings and dense urban areas surrounded by greenery.

A brightly lit stadium with a red interior stands out among trees in the foreground, with city lights and buildings stretching into the distance at dusk.

A dense cityscape with tall buildings and a river is seen under dramatic cloudy skies with sunlight breaking through in the distance.

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Expert Overview

The MSFS Frankfurt am Main, Germany Scenery is a detailed transformation of Frankfurt, built using high-resolution photoreal textures and 3D modeling that go beyond the default visuals in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Developed by Thalixte, this freeware pack covers over 1.5GB of data, delivering an authentic representation of Frankfurt’s skyline, landmarks, and architectural character while remaining compatible with the latest simulator updates.

Having tested this mod extensively, I can confirm it provides a truly enhanced flying experience when departing or arriving from major airports such as Frankfurt am Main (EDDF). Two different versions are available: one integrating handcrafted objects for seamless blending with other German scenery elements, and another that removes the handcrafted dependencies. In my opinion, it’s an essential upgrade for anyone seeking a more vibrant, lifelike rendition of Frankfurt in MSFS.

A completely custom replacement of the entire city of Frankfurt am Main in Germany for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release developed by Thalixte using a completely new source of photoreal textures and 3D modeling data.

City skyline of Frankfurt City depicted in Microsoft Flight Simulator after installing this freeware scenery package in the sim. This pack is an all-out replacement of Frankfurt am Main city for MSFS bringing up to an even higher definition than the default Microsoft offerings. Tested with the latest SU (Sim Update) and confirmed fully working, this replacement will really bring this iconic German city to life within the sim.

There are over 1.5 GB of data included in this freeware release and much attention to detail.

Frankfurt is one of the largest cities in Germany and the default MSFS offering wasn't too great (even after the Europe Sim Update) so the developer decided to create this pack using data from a different source to replace the ground photo terrain and 3D building object data. The result was a highly detailed pack advancing on the default scenery base in MSFS.

Different Versions

The developer has stated, "you need to download the German MS/Asobo handcrafted objects first." This means you must download the German handcrafted objects in order to use the standard version of this scenery package to its full extent. However, the developer has also released a version of Frankfurt that does not use this special scenery pack which is compatible with all versions of MSFS without downloading any additional scenery libraries.

For ease of use and installation, this pack available from Fly Away Simulation includes both the standard version and the "no handcrafted models" version. You may use what suits your installation or setup.

Finding the scenery

If using simply GPS, the coordinates are: 50° 7' 0" N, 8° 41' 0" E

Best Airports to Fly From/To

If you're wanting to start/stop flights at airports in and around the scenery coverage area, the best places to take off from and land at are;

Major Airports

Frankfurt am Main Airport (EDDF)
Mannheim-City Airport, Mannheim (EDFM)
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Lautzenhausen (EDFH)

Smaller/Light Airport/Airfields

Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport, Egelsbach (EDFE)
Mainz-Finthen Airport, Mainz (EDFZ)
Siegerland Airport, Burbach (EDGS)
Mendig Airport, Mendig (EDRE)

Installation

After reading the above and deciding what pack is best to use, simply extract the archive and copy one of the following folders into your MSFS community folder;

thalixte-frankfurt (standard version)
thalixte-frankfurt-no-handcrafted-models (no handcrafted models version)

The developer has also stated;

Important! In order for this mod update to work properly, go to the Microsoft Flight Simulator Roaming folder in C:\Users\MYUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator or C:\Users\MYUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Packages\MicrosoftFlightSimulator\Local Cache (depending on your MSFS version - steam or MS Store), then remove the file named Content.xml.

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File information

Filename

frankfurt-am-msfs-pack.zip

File size

4.46 GB

Virus scan

Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 5h 19m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

Enjoyed this mod? Thalixte released it as freeware. Consider donating to support future projects.

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MSFS Frankfurt am Main, Germany Scenery

Images & Screenshots

Expert Overview

Different Versions

Finding the scenery

Best Airports to Fly From/To

Major Airports

Smaller/Light Airport/Airfields

Installation

Ready to download Frankfurt am Main, Germany Scenery?

File information

How to install this mod

Extract the downloaded archive

Locate your MSFS Community folder

Copy the scenery package into Community

Restart MSFS

Always read the included readme

Thalixte

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