Alte Oper, Frankfurt

Name: Alte Oper
Address: Opernplatz 1, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 1340400

#33 among attractions in Frankfurt

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Facts and practical information

Alte Oper is a concert hall in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. It is located in the inner city, Innenstadt, within the banking district Bankenviertel. Today's Alte Oper was built in 1880 as the city's opera house, which was destroyed by bombs in 1944. It was rebuilt in the 1970s as a concert hall with a large hall and smaller venues, opened in 1981. The square in front of the building is still known as Opernplatz. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°6'58"N, 8°40'19"E

Address

Opernplatz 1InnenstadtFrankfurt 60313 Germany

Contact

+49 69 1340400

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Day trips

Alte Oper – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goethestraße, Freßgass, Zeilgalerie, Kaiserhofstraße.

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Freßgass, Frankfurt
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Zeilgalerie, Frankfurt
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Kaiserhofstraße, Frankfurt
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Hochstraße, Frankfurt
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Square
Opernplatz, Frankfurt
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Panoramic views from 200m-high building
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Goethe House, Frankfurt
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Church of St. Catherine, Frankfurt
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Eschenheimer Turm, Frankfurt
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Palais Thurn und Taxis, Frankfurt
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alte Oper open?

Alte Oper is open:

Monday 11 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 11 pm
Thursday 11 am - 12 am
Friday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 12 am
Sunday 11:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Alte Oper?

Nearby attractions include Opernplatz, Frankfurt (1 min walk), Opernturm, Frankfurt (3 min walk), Kaiserhofstraße, Frankfurt (4 min walk), Goethestraße, Frankfurt (4 min walk).

How to get to Alte Oper by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alte Oper:

Metro

Alte Oper • Lines: U6, U7 (2 min walk)
Eschenheimer Tor • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U8 (9 min walk)

Bus

Alte Oper • Lines: 64, N7 (3 min walk)
Freßgass • Lines: N7, N8 (3 min walk)

Train

Taunusanlage (6 min walk)
Hauptwache (8 min walk)

Tram

Karmeliterkloster • Lines: 11, 12, 14 (13 min walk)
Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: 11, 12, 14, EEx (13 min walk)