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The last ascent takes place 45 minutes before the platform closes, subject to availability.

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On Monday, 3rd June 2024, the platform will be closed to the public between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; the ascents take placeuntil 5:45 p.m. and then again from 7:30 p.m.

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On 4th/5th of June the platform will be closed; on 10th/11th of June the platform will be probably closed.

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The MAIN TOWER RESTAURANT & LOUNGE on the 53rd floor is one of Frankfurt's most popular addresses for connoisseurs with high demands.

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You will be working high above the busy streets of Frankfurt with a clear view of the city and the surrounding area.

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When the Main Tower was completed in 1999, even the people of Frankfurt, who are spoilt by the city’s skyline, were impressed. A high-rise building with a façade made entirely of glass was built for the first time in Europe. In fact, the Main Tower consists of two high-rise buildings that are interlinked with one another. One is square, 170 metres high and the other is a round building 199.5 metres high with non-reflective glass. For the statics of the Main Tower, 112 bored piles (diameter 120 to 180 cm) are set 50 metres deep in the ground. The base section integrates the listed façade of the predecessor building, thus creating a link between the past and present.

This high-rise building is particularly popular with the people of Frankfurt and tourists. It is the only one in the city that has a publicly accessible viewing platform with restaurant. Furthermore, Europe’s highest radio and television studio is located on its 53rd/54th floor.

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Frankfurt's skyline wouldn't be the same without the Main Tower, one of the tallest and most distinctive high-rises in town. A great place to get a feel for ‘Mainhattan’ is 200m above street level, on the tower's observation platform, reached by lift in a mere 45 seconds. Pre-booking tickets online saves time queuing, but be prepared for airport-type security. It closes during adverse weather.

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The Main Tower is one of the three tallest towers in the Frankfurt Central Business District. This is also a rare skyscraper in Germany. Whether it is on the river or on the edge of the city square, this building with some corner concepts is very eye-catching. As a landmark of the entire city, the building also hooks the core area of the European Central Bank and the European Central Bank next to it. the skyline

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The most important tall building in Frankfurt, this Main Tower is also the financial center here, you can see a long view here, but also enjoy the commanding heights of the city scenery, you can see a long distance of the landscape here.

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Every time I climb to the top, I feel: this kind of thing, no matter when you come, you will harvest a lot of things. I arrived at night, and I specially waited for the night to climb to the top to see the night scene. Worth a visit!

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The Main Tower is the first high-rise building in Europe with a glass-based exterior wall and is one of the local landmarks.

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The Main Tower is one of the landmark buildings in Frankfurt, located in the city center, not far from the Euro Building. Tickets 7.5 Europe, buy a ticket and check the security, and then the elevator goes up to the 54th floor and the speed is 190 meters. The top floor platform can enjoy the panoramic view of the city 360 degrees. I took a lot of panoramic photos and waited to go home to review slowly. I believe it is good to see the sunset or night view at night.

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Main Tower in Frankfurt, Germany Near the main railway station in Frankfurt, the Main Tower is the landmark of Frankfurt. Next to the Main Tower is the Main River. You can see the very beautiful scenery along the Main River along the Main Tower. There is a restaurant under the tower, you can eat while Enjoy the beautiful scenery

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The Main Tower is the first high-rise building in Europe with a glass exterior, about 200 meters high, consisting of two towers inlaid together. This is the only skyscraper in Frankfurt with an observation deck and restaurant. It is the best place to enjoy the night view!

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MAIN TOWER is located in the center of the Financial District and was constructed at the same time like the neighboring Eurotheum tower. Its clear shape and contours give it a majestic appearance. MAIN TOWER was planned by the architects Schweger + Partner and in 1999 it has largely been occupied by Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen ( Helaba ). Helaba is an integrated universal bank with a strong regional focus, selected international presence, and is tightly integrated into the German savings bank organization. The development of the skyscraper was carried out by OFB Projektentwicklung , a sister company of Helaba .

The 350 million euro complex is made up of many geometric shapes, namely circles and squares. The cylinder is the heart of the transparent building, which extends from base to top. A square building having a height of 177 meters (581 feet)  is attached to it. MAIN TOWER rests on more than 100 foundation stones as far as 50 meters (164 feet) deep in the ground.

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As early as the planning stage, the architects and engineers who built the MAIN TOWER had to dig deep to come up with innovative solutions for the project. Its proximity to surrounding buildings simply did not allow for a conventional excavation pit, because the load alleviation resulting from the excavated earth from a conventional pit causes the subsoil level on the site to be raised. And this can have a detrimental effect on surrounding buildings. Once this way clear, those responsible took the decision to perform underground construction work under a top cover. Thus, while the excavation pit was being dug, the first few floors of the structure were already being erected above it, and so the tower grew simultaneously in both directions. The extra weight provided by the new stories composensated for the weight of the excavated earth, thus minimizing the increase in the subsoil level.

Construction site of MAIN TOWER during 1998

Parallel Construction

MAIN TOWER was not constructed step by step, unlike conventional skyscrapers. Instead, the individual construction stages were largely completed in parallel operations. Once the shell of the first few floors above ground had been erected, the glass facade was fitted, enabling interior construction work to commence without delay. After the technical, sanitary and heating installations had been put in, attention turned to the offices, reception rooms and common areas. While all this was going on, building work was continuing on the shell above. This resulted in a relatively short construction time of just 29 months.

Environmental-Friendly Design

The curved window facade of MAIN TOWER is unique in Germany and is not just pleasing to the eye, it also boasts many innovative elements. The most important innovation is the windows themselves, which can be opened individudally in accordance with the prevailing weather conditions such as wind, precipitation, temperature, etc. to provide natural ventilation throughout the offices.

MAIN TOWER has been designed as an extremely energy-efficient building. For instance, a part of the tower’s general-purpose current supply (e.g. for elevators and general lighting) can be produced in block-type thermal power stations as a by-product of heat generation. Moreover, cold air can be stored in the ground under the building in winter and drawn up for air-conditioning purposes in the summer. It reaches the offices via a piping system in the foundation piles, coupled with the use of heat exchangers.

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On the top floors are a restaurant and a bar, which are open until late evening. On the roof there is a viewing platform, where you can experience Frankfurt ‘from above’. You can reach the roof by way of one of the fastest lifts in Germany, which moves at 7 meters (23 feet) per second. At the top, there is a widely visible 40 meter (131 feet) high antenna. During bad weather you can still visit the top from the inside.

In the near distance of MAIN TOWER there are many more skyscrapers like TaunusTurm , Commerzbank Tower and OmniTurm as well as the project FOUR FRANKFURT . Unlike MAIN TOWER , these skyscrapers do not have a publicly accessible observation deck.

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MAIN TOWER is now available as a crafting model for downloading . The skyscraper is part of the cut-out sheet series ARCHITECTURE with sauce , which is aimed at children and adults. Many thanks to the owner Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen for their support!

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On the roof of the MAIN TOWER is the only public visitor terrace on a high-rise in Frankfurt . From here you can enjoy a panoramic view of Frankfurt at a height of 200 meters.

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Status September 2001: MAIN TOWER receives the LEED GOLD certification for existing buildings. LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ) recognizes buildings that are exemplary in their use of resources.

Status October 1999: MAIN TOWER is in the final stages of completion. The skyscraper of Helaba and OFB greatly contributed to the acceptance turn of high-rise construction in Frankfurt , because with it tall buildings began to be publicly open for the first time.

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The Main Tower soars 200 m into the sky, dominating Frankfurt’s skyline. It offers brilliant views of the city from the top floors. You can also visit the 53rd floor, where you can enjoy drinks and delicious cuisines with your loved ones while admiring the brilliant views of Frankfurt. This is an ideal place for sightseeing and the best place to visit in Frankfurt.

The Main Tower is a skyscraper in Innenstadt district in Frankfurt, soaring at a height of 200 meters. This building has a unique structure and curved window design which is opened individually according to the weather. This place is worth seeing and you’ll feel like coming back here again and again.

It has the fastest lift in Germany which moves around 23 feet per second. If you’re looking for the best sightseeing place in Germany, then visiting the Main Tower is a must. This is a 56-storey building and you can climb up to get the panoramic views of the city from the top.

You’ll fall in love with the views of the city as it looks gorgeous from the top floors. Head to the 53rd floor to indulge yourself in delicious cuisines and drinks while enjoying the bird-eye views of the city. This is one of the most popular destinations for tourists which is worth a visit.

• The Main Tower is the only building in Frankfurt which allows locals and tourists to capture the panoramic views of the city from the top. • Dominating Frankfurt’s skyline, the Main Tower is a 56-story building that soars at a height of 200 m (656 ft). • You’ll fall in love with the overall architecture of this building as it has a unique curved window design that can be opened individually according to the current weather. You’ll feel like coming back to this place again and again. • You can also visit the roof by onboard the fastest lift in Germany which moves at 23 feet per second.

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The Main Tower in Frankfurt is one of the top places to visit in Frankfurt. As a matter of fact is a must visit!! Why? The Main Tower offers the most scenic views of the whole city of Frankfurt, Germany.

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To get the most iconic views of Frankfurt one has to visit The Main Tower in Frankfurt. The Main Tower makes it to the list of top places to visit because it offers a vintage location to get a bird’s eye view of Europe’s banking capital, FRANKFURT!!

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The Tower is easily accessible as one can walk from the city Centre. Its ideal positioning in th e middle of Frankfurt, enables one to even spot the iconic buildings around frankfurt including the TV tower, the Messe Tower, and even the small hills surrounding the city of Frankfurt, known as the Feldberg im Taunus.

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Entry to the Main Tower costs 9€. This was the price as of April 2023. To make sure that the prices are up to date, visit the official website of the Main Tower to confirm. In addition, one can buy the tickets directly at the entrance. The receptionists are super friendly and for non-german speakers, they speak English. For students, the cost is 6€. Carry your student card to show!!

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Beautiful souvenirs are sold at the Main Tower reception. If interested in remembering something or to send postcards about the amazing city of Frankfurt.

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After enjoying a splendid view, one can enjoy dinner at the Main Tower Restaurant. At the entrance there is a small flight of stairs before getting to the lift. And after descending the lift one has to take another small flight of stairs to access the view point

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The entrance to the Main Tower is easily accessible from the street. As mentioned above, it is easily reachable by foot from the city Centre.

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Frankfurt is known for its beautiful skyline. Any time of the year is totally worth a visit to the Main Tower.

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Updated May 28, 2024 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan

When traveling to Europe, a visit to Italy is a must. One of the highlights of such a trip is Tuscany, and a visit to the beautiful city of Pisa is certainly on the itinerary. The main attraction in Pisa is the world-famous Leaning Tower.

Upon entering the area around the Leaning Tower, one immediately notices the peculiar behavior of other visitors. They comically contort their bodies, and it takes a moment to realize what they are doing.

The other tourists are taking pictures holding up the tower, making it appear as if they are preventing it from falling. Nearly everyone is doing this, and some seem to visit the site solely for this purpose. They compete for the best spot to capture such an image. As a visitor, this initially seems peculiar, but soon the idea of doing the same and taking such a picture of every fellow traveler arises.

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To capture the right perspective, one needs another person to correctly align the camera and provide some directions, like "move slightly to the left; can you lean your upper body forward a bit more..." I wondered how this synchronization of behavior arises and what factors play a role in it.

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The most important point is something that has affected everyone. We have seen others and have been influenced by them. After understanding what the other people are doing, we also want to have such a witty and ironic picture. Hence, we simply imitate the behavior of others. This seems natural, especially since the pictures we take this way are not just for ourselves. We immediately decide to send the funny picture to our loved ones back home. Others may also post the picture on social media to share their experience with their followers.

Super weak ties connecting unfamiliar individuals

The behavior at the site itself is nothing out of the ordinary because almost everyone practices it. However, back home, where most people are not familiar with it, others perceive it as an interesting idea and thus participate in the great journey. So, the behavior thrives on relationships: There is the relationship with the person taking the photo, who is usually a fellow traveler, someone we have a strong bond with. Then there are those to whom we send the photos, who are likely to be friends or relatives. On social media, however, the majority are weak connections with whom we share something about our journey. Most important for the situation at the Leaning Tower are the relationships with those with whom we do not have such a traditional bond. It is a purely observational relationship that causes us to be socially influenced and adopt their behavior. I refer to such relationships as Super Weak Ties . It is a relationship that transcends traditional cultural boundaries .

All are equal, but some are immune

Practically everyone at the site is equal, regardless of whether they come from — Asia, America, or Europe. Wait, are they really all the same? No, of course not: The locals, the people of Pisa, do not engage in the same behavior; they are immune to the influence! They perceive the behavior of tourists at best as peculiar. Thus, the influence does not work equally for everyone. One could say that there are structural differences between the two groups, the locals and the tourists. Tourists usually visit the site only once and are therefore compelled to seize the opportunity for a photo. The locals are already familiar with the scene and associate it with something else. Perhaps they are running errands or visiting someone they know. They have different connections to the place and the other people there. One would say that this makes the locals maintain their own kind of relationships with each other, making them immune to the influence of visitors. Tourists, on the other hand, are all there for the same reason and arrive alone or in their groups. Therefore, they are much more susceptible to being influenced.

The spread of imitating others also involves another factor: competition . Some authors, like Pierre Bourdieu, describe this as "distinction," while Harrison White refers to it as the "pecking order" phenomenon. There is a dynamic at play in addition to competition for the best spot for the picture. There is also variation in how the image is presented. Often, it's a competition within the group rather than with others in the square. For instance, people take pictures of someone leaning against the tower or symbolically trying to kick it over with their foot.

The impact of social media

One question remains: Do people come up with the idea of taking a funny photo each day, which other tourists then copy? In other words, is the tower-holding pose reinvented daily and then imitated by others? No, this is not the case, as it is already a well-known image that has been widely shared on social media. For instance, if you search for Pisa on Instagram, you will quickly find tower-holding pictures like this. Many people simply recreate images they have seen before their trip. In essence, they connect themselves to distant people or objects they have created. This also happens to people who have previously visited the place. An anonymous search reveals the photos, indicating that weak connections can transmit the behavior.

Do super weak ties also explain over-tourism?

When these pictures become ubiquitous, i.e., widely known, the situation may even be reversed: It is no longer about an original funny picture; instead, people virtually expect a tower-holding picture to be sent to them as well. What happens in this case is that a local culture develops, greatly influencing people's behavior and transmitted through weak relationships. This is particularly common in the tourism sector, where the effects include complaints about over-tourism, especially in places where a particular photo has become popular through social media. These weak ties could even play a role in explaining over-tourism hot spots. I cover more about the effects of weak ties in my book, Weak Ties: What Holds Our Society Together.

Bourdieu, Pierre (1984): Distinction. A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press.

Stegbauer, Christian (2024): Super Weak Ties. What Culturally Holds our Society Together. Wiesbaden: Springer.

White, Harrison C. (1992): Identity and control. A structural theory of social action. Princeton NJ: Princeton Univ. Press.

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Christian Stegbauer, Ph.D., is a professor at Goethe University Frankfurt, where he teaches sociology and network research.

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Don’t drive to the stadium without a coach parking pass as no passes will be available to purchase on the day of your match.

  • Your coach parking pass will show your dedicated parking location.
  • Please print your pass and be ready to present it to staff onsite.

Maximum vehicle length:

Coaches: 14 m

Mini buses: 7.5 m

Book coach parking

Do not travel to the stadium by car. You can leave your car in one of the many parking lots in and around Frankfurt, for example:

Alt-Sachsenhausen Am Theater Dom/Römer Hauptbahnhof-Süd Hauptwache Konstablerwache

Accessible journey ♿

Check out the dedicated accessibility page for accessible stadium travel information.

Special services including S-Bahn trains, regional trains, trams and buses will ensure a safe journey home after the game.

These services will will be in operation for all 5 matches in Frankfurt. Regular S-Bahn trains, U-Bahn trains, trams and buses typically run until around 01:00. An extensive night service runs until around 04:30, when regular services resume.

🙌 Please note: There is no pedestrian walkway around the stadium, so make sure you use the correct exit:

Use only exits 4 & 5

Use only exits 1 & 2

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