Messeturm, Frankfurt

Name: Messeturm
Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, Frankfurt, 60308, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 742290

#85 among attractions in Frankfurt

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Facts and practical information

The Messeturm, or Trade Fair Tower, is a 63-storey, 257 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the second tallest building in Frankfurt, the second tallest building in Germany and the third tallest building in the European Union. It was the tallest building in Europe from its completion in 1991 until 1997 when it was surpassed by the Commerzbank Tower, which is also located in Frankfurt. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1990 (34 years ago)Architectural style: PostmodernismTop floor height: 748 ftFloors: 63Coordinates: 50°6'44"N, 8°39'10"E

Address

Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49Innenstadt (Westend-Süd)Frankfurt 60308 Germany

Contact

+49 69 742290

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

Nearby attractions include: Skyline Plaza, Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Bockenheimer Depot, Marienturm.

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Shopping, Shopping centre, Park
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Established natural history museum
Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Frankfurt
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0.6 miN
Theater
Bockenheimer Depot, Frankfurt
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0.7 miE
Skyscraper
Marienturm, Frankfurt
18 min walk • Marienturm is a skyscraper in Frankfurt, Germany. Completed in 2019, it has a height of 155 meters, making it the 14th tallest building in Frankfurt as of 2021. Located in the Bankenviertel, the building was built between 2015 and 2019 by real estate developer Pecan Development GmbH, and is primarily used for office space.
~430 ftSE
Tower
Kastor, Frankfurt
3 min walk • Kastor und Pollux, also known as Forum Frankfurt, are two high rise buildings in the Gallus district of Frankfurt, Germany. The towers are located at Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage next to the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds, between the Messeturm and the Tower 185.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Inverted Collar and Tie, Frankfurt
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0.4 miE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Westendstrasse 1, Frankfurt
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0.6 miE
Skyscraper
Trianon, Frankfurt
16 min walk • Trianon is a 45-story, 186 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany, completed in 1993. It is the headquarters for DekaBank; other tenants are Deutsche Bundesbank and Franklin Templeton.
~490 ftW
Convention center, Concert hall, Event space
Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt
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~1790 ftE
Skyscraper
City-Haus, Frankfurt
9 min walk • City-Haus is a 42-storey 142 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It was constructed from 1971 to 1974 and designed by architects Johannes Krahn and Richard Heil. Today it is part of the headquarters of DZ Bank.
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Skyscraper, Architecture
Tower 185, Frankfurt
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Messeturm open?

Messeturm is open:

Monday 12 am - 12:30 am
Tuesday 12 am - 12:30 am
Wednesday 12 am - 12:30 am
Thursday 12 am - 12:30 am
Friday 12 am - 12:30 am
Saturday 12 am - 12:30 am
Sunday 12 am - 12:30 am

Which popular attractions are close to Messeturm?

Nearby attractions include Kastor, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Europaviertel, Frankfurt (6 min walk), Westend Gate, Frankfurt (6 min walk).

How to get to Messeturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Messeturm:

Tram

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: 16, 17, EEx (2 min walk)
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage • Lines: 16, 17 (5 min walk)

Bus

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: 50, N16, N4 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit • Lines: M46 (4 min walk)

Metro

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: U4 (4 min walk)
Bockenheimer Warte • Lines: U4, U6, U7 (14 min walk)

Train

Frankfurt am Main Messe (11 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)