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Observation deck · Frankfurt, Hesse
Main Tower
200-meter skyscraper with a publicly accessible observation deck at the top, offering 360-degree views over the city center, the River Main and the other buildings of the financial district.
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About Main Tower
The Main Tower is the only skyscraper in Frankfurt with a publicly accessible observation deck. The building, opened in 2000, is 200 meters tall (240 meters including the antenna) and houses the Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen. The lower floors incorporate the façade of an older building that once occupied the site.
Elevators take you to the top in less than a minute. The observation platform, at about 198 meters, is outdoors and circles the top completely. From there you can see the Altstadt with the cathedral, the bridges over the Main, the Museumsufer and, on clear days, the Taunus hills.
Entry is subject to a security check similar to an airport, with baggage X-ray. In strong wind, rain or storms the platform may close or open only partially. A restaurant operates on the 53rd floor.
Opening hours extend into the evening, later on Fridays and Saturdays, and vary between summer and winter. This makes it possible to see the city lit up, when the bank towers illuminate their façades.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
45 minutes to 1 hour, including the security queue.
Best time
In the late afternoon, to see the city in daylight and then illuminated. On weekday mornings the queue is usually shorter. Avoid days of strong wind or storms, when the platform may close.
How to get there
It is located on Neue Mainzer Straße. Subway stations Willy-Brandt-Platz (U1 to U5, U8) and Taunusanlage (S-Bahn) are a 5-minute walk. From the main station, about a 15-minute walk.
Tip
Carry as little as possible to speed up security. Tickets are sold at the box office on the spot; online purchase does not give priority in the line. The last ascent is usually 45 minutes before closing.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Main Tower
What is the height of the viewing platform?
The open-air platform is about 198 meters high, at the top of the 200-meter building.
Does the viewing platform open in the rain?
In strong wind, rain or storm, the platform may close or operate with restrictions. Check on the day.
Is there security screening?
Yes. There is X-ray screening of bags and a metal detector at the entrance, like at an airport.
Can you go at night?
Yes. The viewing platform is open into the evening, later on Fridays and Saturdays. Check the seasonal opening times before you go.