Messeturm
Building Tall Frankfurt skyscraper and historic trade fair landmark
Frankfurt’s Messeturm rises in the Messe district with a stepped pyramid cap visible from the banking quarter. Business travelers and architecture buffs spot it while attending trade fairs or walking the skyline.
Messeturm is an office skyscraper in Frankfurt’s Messe district, notable for its stepped, pyramid-like crown and pinnacled top. The tower was completed in 1990 and at the time was one of Europe’s tallest buildings.
A distinctive feature of the city skyline, the tower rises above the adjacent trade fair complex and hosts office space occupied by finance and trade organisations. Its height and distinctive spire make it a common photographic subject from the River Main and surrounding parks.
Designed by architect Helmut Jahn and finished in 1990, the building was developed to accompany Frankfurt’s expanding trade fair and business activities. For a period after completion it ranked among the tallest skyscrapers in Europe and has remained a key element of the Messe district.
Messeturm stands beside the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds in the Westend-Süd area of Frankfurt am Main, in western central Germany, within the city’s main business and fairground precinct.
- Viewing points: There is no public observation deck, so the tower is best viewed from the nearby trade fair grounds, the River Main embankment or skyline viewpoints across the city.
How to Get to Messeturm #
From Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) walk about 10 minutes southwest along Gutleutstraße and Taunusanlage to reach Messeturm. S‑Bahn lines S1-S9 stop at Taunusanlage, a two‑minute walk from the building.
Tips for Visiting Messeturm #
- The tower is primarily offices - there is no public observation deck, so don't expect skyline tickets.
- Photographers prefer early morning from Taunusanlage park for the best reflections against the glass façade.
- Combine a visit with the Messeturm plaza on a trade-fair day to feel the building's intended context: financial and exhibition pulse.
Best Time to Visit Messeturm #
As an office skyscraper in Frankfurt's Bankenviertel, Messeturm is best experienced visually from the surrounding parks and plazas rather than inside; timing is about light and trade-fair days.
Weather & Climate near Messeturm #
Messeturm's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
