Frankfurt, Germany, is one of the few European cities with a large cluster of high rise buildings in its downtown area. In many other European cities, skyscraper construction was not well received in the past due to the historical value of existing buildings. For this reason, Frankfurt is sometimes referred to as "Mainhattan" (a portmanteau of the local Main river and Manhattan), and Chicago am Main.[1][2][3] The 15 tallest buildings in Germany are located in Frankfurt.
The tallest structure in Frankfurt is the Europaturm, which rises 337 metres (1,106ft).[4] However, the tower is not generally considered a high-rise building as it does not have successive floors that can be occupied. The tallest habitable building in Frankfurt is the Commerzbank Tower, which rises 259 metres (850ft) and has 56 floors.[5] As of September 2022, it is the 21st-tallest building in Europe and the second tallest building in the European Union.
Most of Frankfurt's downtown area was destroyed by Allied air bombardment during World War II, and only a small number of the city's landmarks were rebuilt.[6] This left ample room for and little opposition against the construction of modern high-rises in the city. Frankfurt went through a first high-rise building boom in the 1970s; during this time, the city saw the construction of nine buildings over 100 metres (330ft). In the 1990s, Frankfurt went through another building boom, with eight buildings over 100 metres (330ft) completed, including four of five 200 metres (660ft) skyscrapers. Since 2000, Frankfurt has been experiencing a continuous building boom, starting with 5 (2000-2009), 7 (2010-2019) and probably 13 (2020-2029). As of 2022[update], the city has 18 buildings which rise at least 150 metres (490ft) in height, more than any other city in Germany.
There are several proposed and approved plans for new skyscrapers, including Millennium Tower I, 288 metres (945ft), Das Präsidium, 175 metres (574ft), Millennium Tower II, 157 metres (515ft).
Tallest buildings
This lists ranks the tallest buildings in Frankfurt that stand at least 100 metres (328ft) tall. Only habitable building are ranked which excludes radio masts and towers, observation towers, steeples, chimneys and other tall architectural structures. These buildings are included for comparison.
Tallest building in Europe from 1997 to 2003. Tallest building in the European Union from 1997 to 2011. Tallest building in Germany since 1997. Tallest building completed in the 1990s.[5][7] Height including the antenna is 300 metres. Headquarters of Commerzbank.
Tallest building in Germany from 1978 to 1991.[20][21] Former headquarters of Dresdner Bank which merged with Commerzbank in 2009. Main tenant is now Deutsche Bahn.
Tallest twin towers in Frankfurt, also tallest building completed in the 1980s.[24][25] Headquarters of Deutsche Bank. Their nicknames are Soll und Haben (Asset and Liability).
Tallest twin towers in Frankfurt, also tallest building completed in the 1980s.[25][26] Headquarters of Deutsche Bank. Their nicknames are Soll und Haben (Asset and Liability).
The tower is planned on a property behind a church, the Matthäuskirche, because the owning church wants to sell the whole site. The church can be partly integrated into the new building. The plans were approved in 2008 by the city.
Tallest building in Europe from 1997 to 2003. Tallest building in the European Union from 1997 to 2011 and again since 2020. Tallest building in Germany since 1997. Tallest building completed in the 1990s.[5][7] Height including the antenna is 300 metres. Headquarters of Commerzbank.
Tallest building in Germany from 1978 to 1990.[20][21] Former headquarters of Dresdner Bank which merged with Commerzbank in 2009. Main tenant is now Deutsche Bahn.
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