Westend Gate, Frankfurt

Name: Westend Gate
Address: Frankfurt, Germany

#191 among attractions in Frankfurt

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Westend Gate, formerly known as Plaza Büro Center, is a 47-storey, 159 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It was the tallest building in Germany from 1976 until 1978 when it was surpassed by the Silberturm, which is also located in Frankfurt. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernFloors: 47Coordinates: 50°6'53"N, 8°39'1"E

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Innenstadt (Westend-Süd)Frankfurt Germany

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Day trips

Westend Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Park
Skyline Plaza, Frankfurt
10 min walk • Skyline Plaza is a modern shopping center and a lifestyle destination nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, this urban shopping and leisure complex offers a multitude of retail options, dining experiences, and wellness facilities, all under one...
~1140 ftN
Established natural history museum
Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Frankfurt
6 min walk • The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the largest natural history museums in the country and a magnet for science enthusiasts and families alike. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, which...
0.7 miN
Botanical garden with huge greenhouses
Palmengarten, Frankfurt
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Palmengarten is a lush oasis that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This botanical garden, established in 1868, spans an impressive 22 hectares and is one of the largest of its kind in Germany.
0.4 miN
Theater
Bockenheimer Depot, Frankfurt
12 min walk • The Bockenheimer Depot is a former tram depot and main workshop of the Straßenbahn Frankfurt am Main, built around 1900. It is located in the Bockenheim quarter of Frankfurt.
0.8 miE
Skyscraper
Marienturm, Frankfurt
22 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.
~1450 ftSE
Tower
Kastor, Frankfurt
7 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.
~1040 ftSE
Landmark tower with 3-storey pyramid
Messeturm, Frankfurt
6 min walk • 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.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Inverted Collar and Tie, Frankfurt
16 min walk • Inverted Collar and Tie is a sculpture designed in 1994 by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. It is located in Frankfurt's Westend in front of the Westend Tower. The DG Bank ordered the artwork in 1993. It was made in California.
0.6 miSE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Westendstrasse 1, Frankfurt
16 min walk • Westendstraße 1 is a 53-storey, 208 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. The structure was completed in 1993 and together with the nearby City-Haus, forms the headquarters of DZ Bank.
0.7 miE
Skyscraper
Trianon, Frankfurt
19 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.
~1060 ftS
Convention center, Concert hall, Event space
Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt
6 min walk • Festhalle Frankfurt is a multi-purpose arena located in Frankfurt, Germany. The interior of the dome at its highest reaches a height of 40 meters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westend Gate?

Nearby attractions include Messeturm, Frankfurt (6 min walk), Festhalle Frankfurt, Frankfurt (6 min walk), Naturmuseum Senckenberg, Frankfurt (6 min walk), Kastor, Frankfurt (7 min walk).

How to get to Westend Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westend Gate:

Tram

Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage • Lines: 16, 17 (2 min walk)
Festhalle/Messe • Lines: 16, 17, EEx (7 min walk)

Bus

Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage • Lines: 50 (2 min walk)
Varrentrappstraße • Lines: N16 (6 min walk)

Metro

Festhalle/Messe • Lines: U4 (9 min walk)
Bockenheimer Warte • Lines: U4, U6, U7 (10 min walk)

Train

Frankfurt am Main Messe (10 min walk)
Frankfurt West (15 min walk)