IG Farben Building, Frankfurt

Name: IG Farben Building
Address: Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1, Frankfurt, 60323, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 7980

#107 among attractions in Frankfurt

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The IG Farben Building – also known as the Poelzig Building and the Abrams Building, formerly informally called The Pentagon of Europe – is a building complex in Frankfurt, Germany, which currently serves as the main structure of the West End Campus of the University of Frankfurt. Construction began in 1928 and was complete in 1930 as the corporate headquarters of the IG Farben conglomerate, then the world's largest chemical company and the world's fourth-largest company overall. ()

Local name: I. G.-Farben-Haus Coordinates: 50°7'33"N, 8°40'3"E

Address

Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1Innenstadt (Westend-Nord)Frankfurt 60323 Germany

Contact

+49 69 7980

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IG Farben Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Goethestraße, Frankfurt
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Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Freßgass, Frankfurt
22 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.
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Zeilgalerie, Frankfurt
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, the Zeilgalerie was a modern shopping centre known for its distinctive architectural design and prime location on the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street. With its inception in the early 1990s, the Zeilgalerie quickly...
0.5 miW
Botanical garden with huge greenhouses
Palmengarten, Frankfurt
14 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.
0.8 miS
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Kaiserhofstraße, Frankfurt
22 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...
0.7 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Hochstraße, Frankfurt
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Hochstraße is a vibrant shopping district that beckons with its blend of retail therapy and urban charm. A bustling hub of commercial activity, Hochstraße offers a diverse array of shopping experiences, from high-end...
0.7 miS
Square
Opernplatz, Frankfurt
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Opernplatz is a square that exudes cultural sophistication and urban vitality. This bustling plaza is not only a central point in the city's geography but also a significant landmark that reflects Frankfurt's rich historical tapestry...
0.7 miS
Grand 19th-century concert hall
Alte Oper, Frankfurt
18 min walk • 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.
~390 ftS
Memorial
Wollheim Memorial, Frankfurt
2 min walk • The Wollheim Memorial is a Holocaust memorial site in Frankfurt am Main. It is named after Norbert Wollheim, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Central Council of Jews in Germany and forced labourer of IG Farben.
0.7 miN
Museum
Anne Frank Educational Centre, Frankfurt
19 min walk • The Anne Frank Educational Centre was founded in 1997 and is located in the neighbourhood of Dornbusch, Frankfurt am Main in Germany where Anne Frank was born. The Centre is supported by the Anne-Frank-Fonds in Basel.
0.8 miSW
Theater
Bockenheimer Depot, Frankfurt
20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to IG Farben Building?

Nearby attractions include Wollheim Memorial, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Heinrich Hoffmanns Eiskeller, Frankfurt (6 min walk), Grüneburgpark, Frankfurt (8 min walk), Botanical Garden, Frankfurt (11 min walk).

How to get to IG Farben Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to IG Farben Building:

Bus

Uni Campus Westend • Lines: 75, M36 (4 min walk)
Bremer Straße • Lines: 64, 75 (5 min walk)

Metro

Holzhausenstraße • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U8 (8 min walk)
Miquel-/Adickesallee • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U8 (12 min walk)

Tram

Bockenheimer Warte • Lines: 16 (21 min walk)
Juliusstraße • Lines: 16 (24 min walk)

Train

Taunusanlage (22 min walk)
Hauptwache (25 min walk)