Whenever visiting a city for the first time, if there's an observation deck, I think it's a fantastic way to begin to explore your surroundings. Seeing a city from a helicopter-level view puts the whole city into perspective. So we did just that upon arriving at Frankfurt. Located in the financial district of Frankfurt, finding this large skyscraper was a little confusing but we realized we were at the right place when we saw a small line outside. Depending on the time of day you visit, and whether it's a weekend, you may have to wait a little while. The line went by fast for us. Once you get inside, and you pay a reasonable fee (less than 10 euros), you'll take an elevator to the top to reach the observation deck. Take a couple of pics, enjoy the views, and you'll be on your way. It's a quick attraction that you can get out of the way in 30 minutes or so unless there's a long line. Main Tower is the third most popular attraction in Frankfurt according to TripAdvisor. And the 4th tallest building in Germany. Enjoy the views! read more

Main Tower - View from the observation deck - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

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Not a bad way to see the city. Logistics are a bit unorganized but not overly challenging to navigate. View is decent. Good way to get a sense of the city. Family pricing is reasonable. I wouldn't go out of my way to do, but not a bad stop if in area. read more

If you've been up to an observation platform on a big city building before, they all do seem to be similar but still fun. The Frankfurt main tower is no exception with some great views and an overly slow security and ticket process which you should allow extra time for. There are bathrooms up top and people are all friendly and willing to help take photos. read more

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A nice place to have a great view of the city. You can see the Hauptbanhof with its train lines. read more

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9euros to take the elevator up to the observation deck on the highest floor. The view and breeze was nice, but we only stayed for a couple of minutes at the top. read more

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Square in the heart of the financial district, the Main Tower literally towers over everything around it. Walking down the street, I now know where the term concrete jungle comes from......the street had little to no traffic (vehicle or pedestrian), and was shaded by all the skyscrapers around it. Surprisingly, there was a small line to get in....it probably was a ten minute wait, tops. It was only 3 or 4 Euros per adult, but you did have to go through a security check. You get crowded into an elevator that whisks you to the top, and then you have to climb a few small sets of stairs to a large fully outdoor observation deck. The views are wonderful.....all of Frankfurt lies in front of you, with the Main river cutting through the city. It was neat to see where we had been and where we were going to next. Yes, climb the towers of the churches around town, but make sure you visit here as well. You won't be disappointed! 16/2021 read more

We stayed in Frankfurt for one night and did the most tourist thing possible. We came to Main Tower at night and view was amazing. We came here during a weekday night and there was no one there. There was no lineup and only a few people on the top of the Main tower. I like this place because it was outdoor. We got nice night view of the city. It is definitely a must-do for tourist visiting Frankfurt. read more

Main Tower - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

A great spot to get high. No, not *that* kind of high. This is the part where you pay a few Euros, wait in a line, go through a magnetometer and then ride a speedy elevator (18 km/hour!) to get a terrific view. Unlike some other observation decks, the top of the Main Tower is completely open other than a low railing. There's no glass between you and the sky. No need to worry, though. The observation deck is indented from the floors below so even if you were to accidentally go over the railing, you'll only go a single floor down. The lack of glass makes for great pictures on a clear day and today was a super clear day. Some low clouds over the city, but the city itself was unimpeded. At least ten miles visibility in all directions. Super awesome. The building itself is 656 feet tall (200 meters) not including the spire. Named for the nearby Main river, it is the 4th tallest building in Frankfurt and the 4th tallest in Germany and tied for 24th tallest in Europe. It is the only skyscraper in Frankfurt that has an observation deck open to the public. read more

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7 euros and you get to see Frankfurt from the top! Up 200 meters in the sky. (Oh, no credit card is accepted here) The building is very modern, the lobby is reasonably spaced and there were plenty seating areas to sit around if you are waiting for someone. The location is not too far from the main area. When I went before sunset, it wasn't crowded. If you have been to the Sears tower or Empire State Building, this one is tiny, however, since it's not crowded, it's the most cozy observation deck I have ever been to! People were quietly enjoying the view. Don't forget a jacket if you are not a fan of the wind. The view is spectacular 360 degrees. You do have a bit of blocked view of the Main because of the round Commerze bank tower, but it's not a big deal at all. Btw, this is for myself to note just in case I forget, it was sorta funny when the lady yelled "no card" the second time. My friend and I both laughed out after we left the reception counter. Do not mess with her! Lol. read more

This business trip was plopped down on me on fairly short notice. I was advised to make travel plans on a Wednesday. I flew out on a Saturday. I have a habit of going to an observation tower whenever I am travelling. I like to squeeze in as much sightseeing as I can. I like a good view of the city and enjoy taking photos. I did a search and found the Main Tower. The downside was that the observation deck closes at 7 pm. My workday finished at 5 pm. So, my thinking was to walk back the hotel (less than ten minutes), drop all my stuff, grab a snack, and hail a taxi to get to this tower. I used a taxi service app on my phone, which worked well. The driver picked me up promptly and got me to the tower well before 6 pm. You'd expect punctuality in any part of German. I often think that I must have been German in a past life, because I am equally as punctual! I entered the tower and paid 6,50 Euro to access the observation deck. I recall going through a security area and having my belonging, including my DSLR camera, scanned. All was well. I took the elevator up. I liked how it told you where you were and how fast you are going. The city view is impressive on the observation deck. I spent the rest of my time there taking photos, admiring the view on a crisp evening, and trying to make out where everything was. There was a weather broadcast happening while I was there, which is cool. If you are in Frankfurt for a brief period and want something to do that costs little, come here. The view is amazing! (5) read more

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Got some cool photos but standing in line was terrible. You have to go through security similar to airport security to even get in. It was the only place that was crowded during my week trip to Frankfurt. If you're going for sunset pictures, I recommend going early and waiting it out (so possibly not best in the Winter like I did, it was very cold) read more

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**BEWARE** No refund for bad weather ie ice We bought tickets weeks beforehand. When we showed up to the door a person said it's closed due to ice up top (which is understandable) and that we should have seen it on the website. When we asked where we could get a refund he said "no refund" and instructed us to leave. He said it would reopen in 2 days but that would be too late for us as we travel back home. 1 star for poor customer service experience, I'm sure up top on a good day is great. read more

Little more than an observation deck overlooking Frantkfurt, Main Tower's biggest issue is one of overcrowding and time consuming lines in an area featuring limited parking by the hour. No special features such as a glass floor, just an elevated vantage. YMMV. read more

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We've had a dog in closed bag, we've stand in a line for 15 minutes to hear that we can not visit the tower, but they didn't even have the sign that dogs are not allowed. read more

Was lucky enough to come here on good sunny, and clear day as the view was great! I paid 6.50Euro which I thought was a bargain. The fee is just to pay access to the top - nothing else. No tour, no photo queues, which i guess was a good thing. Once you go up - you can spend as much or as little time as you want. read more

If you want to see all of Frankfurt then this is the best place to go to! Great for photographers too! I pain 7.50 euro and that is a bargain! At first you've to go through a metal detector which is alright in my books. Safety comes first! The elevator is quick, so beware of your ears popping! The elevator lets you out on the 54th floor then you have to take some stairs to the 56th floor which is outside. The 54th floor is indoor with great view for the people who may be scared of heights. When you step out on the 56th floor it is probably one of the best feelings ever! You are so high up with the best view in town! P.s. - try to go on a weekday.. less people! read more

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We went there two days ago with a friend and the view was lovely (and a bargain for only 6.5 euros/person). We had a much better understanding of the city and surrounding areas' geography after seeing the views. read more

Totally worth a visit! The wait was really short for us and the views are spectacular. Check out the picture during sunset. read more

Main Tower - Sunrise at the top - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Frankfurt, HE

I love it up there. Such a nice view. You feel like you are on the top of the world. Great place for photographers and instagramers! read more

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Eine super Aussicht auf eine Stadt die sonst ja nicht viel mehr zu bieten hat. Zwar ist 4,50EUR nicht gerade ein Schnäppchen, aber das kennt man ja in Frankfurt nicht anders und ich denke schon, dass die Fahrt aufs Dach des Maintowers schon sein Geld wert ist. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeFZPmobpWM read more

Excellent view from the top over the beautiful skyline of "Bankfurt", Germany! You can even see the nice ferris wheel by the riverside. Got a little scared in the spooky elevator, but the lovely pictures someone took of me in front of the view definately made up for that. read more

Absolutely fantabolous view of the city; just make sure you come here on a clear day. Since I had to leave Frankfurt the day after I visited, I decided to make the trip up anyways though it was raining and cloudy, and it was freezing. But seriously, just come and pay the 5 euros to go up! read more

Best/highest publicly accessible view in town.

This was AMAZING! It was a beautiful say out the sun was shining! You could see over the town it's pretty clean inside and it wasnt over crowded. It was 5 euros but in my opinion it was defiantly well worth it. On a good day when the weather is nice I would d efinantly say picture worthy. read more

If you have never been to the top of a skyscraper or just want a great view of Frankfurt and the surrounding area it is well worth the 5 Euro entry fee. Also a great place to start a trip to Frankfurt to orient yourself to the city and take some great photos at 200 meters. We visited on Saturday it was packed so we returned on Sunday around 14:00 and there was only a short wait. Even with a bit of cloud cover the view was great. read more