Taunusturm, Frankfurt

Name: Taunusturm
Address: 1 Taunustor, Frankfurt, Germany

#116 among attractions in Frankfurt

Skyscraper, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

TaunusTurm is the project name for a complex of two buildings, a 170 m skyscraper and a 63 m high-rise residential building, in Frankfurt, Germany. The site is located in Frankfurt's financial district, the Bankenviertel, at the corner of Neue Mainzer Straße and Taunustor. The site borders a park named Taunusanlage, which gave the tower its name. The buildings were designed by architecture firm Gruber + Kleine-Kraneburg. The project developer is real estate building and operating company Tishman Speyer which also built the Messeturm and the Opernturm in Frankfurt. The start of construction was in April 2011 and the first tenants moved in February 2014. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2014Floors: 40Coordinates: 50°6'38"N, 8°40'23"E

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1 TaunustorInnenstadtFrankfurt Germany

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Taunusturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goethestraße, Freßgass, Kaiserhofstraße, Main Tower.

~1320 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Goethestraße, Frankfurt
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Goethestraße stands as a beacon of luxury and high-end shopping. This elegant street, named after the famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is a shopping district par excellence, offering an array of prestigious...
~1470 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Freßgass, Frankfurt
8 min walk • In the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, lies a bustling shopping district known as Freßgass. This lively area is a haven for both locals and tourists seeking a unique shopping experience combined with delightful culinary offerings.
~1540 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Kaiserhofstraße, Frankfurt
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Kaiserhofstraße emerges as a bustling shopping district that beckons locals and tourists alike. This vibrant thoroughfare is a blend of contemporary charm and traditional German architecture, creating an alluring atmosphere...
~680 ftN
Panoramic views from 200m-high building
Main Tower, Frankfurt
4 min walk • Rising above the urban skyline, Main Tower stands as a modern icon of Frankfurt, Germany. This towering skyscraper reaches a height of 240 meters, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city. Completed in the year 2000, Main Tower is not only a hub for financial...
~1300 ftNE
Goethe's birthplace and exhibition room
Goethe House, Frankfurt
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, stands the Goethe House, the birthplace of the country's most revered writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This museum is a tribute to the literary giant's early life and work, offering visitors a glimpse into the 18th-century...
~1500 ftE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Paulskirche, Frankfurt
8 min walk • Paulskirche, a landmark with a storied past, stands in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, not merely as a place of worship but as a symbol of democracy and freedom. This church, constructed between 1789 and 1833 in a classical rotunda style, has transcended its original...
~1790 ftNE
Iconic Baroque church housing Gothic art
Church of St. Catherine, Frankfurt
9 min walk • St. Catherine's Church is the largest Protestant church in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is a parish church in the old city centre near one of the most famous city squares, the Hauptwache.
~1800 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Leonhard, Frankfurt
9 min walk • St. Leonhard is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. Its historic church dates to 1219, when it was erected in the centre of the town close to the river Main, as a Romanesque-style basilica. From 1425, it was remodeled to a hall church in late Gothic style. St.
~1240 ftS
Museum, History museum
Jüdisches Museum, Frankfurt
7 min walk • The Jewish Museum Frankfurt am Main is the oldest independent Jewish Museum in Germany. It was opened by Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl on 9 November 1988, the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
~860 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt
5 min walk • The Oper Frankfurt is a German opera company based in Frankfurt. Opera in Frankfurt am Main has a long tradition, with many world premieres such as Franz Schreker's Der ferne Klang in 1912, Fennimore und Gerda by Frederick Delius in 1919, and Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in 1937.
~890 ftS
Theater
Schauspiel Frankfurt, Frankfurt
5 min walk • The Schauspiel Frankfurt is the municipal theatre company for plays in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is part of Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Taunusturm?

Nearby attractions include Japan Center, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Mainhattan, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Omniturm, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt (2 min walk).

How to get to Taunusturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taunusturm:

Bus

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: N12, N4, N5, N8 (3 min walk)
Roßmarkt • Lines: N8 (4 min walk)

Tram

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: 11, 12, 14, EEx (4 min walk)
Weserstraße / Münchener Straße • Lines: 11, 12, 14, EEx (6 min walk)

Metro

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U8 (4 min walk)
Alte Oper • Lines: U6, U7 (9 min walk)

Train

Taunusanlage (7 min walk)
Hauptwache (9 min walk)