Frankfurt Hbf, Railway terminal in Gallus district, Germany
Frankfurt Hbf is a central terminus station in the Gallus district, serving as a major hub for inter-city and regional rail traffic in Germany. The station has 25 mainline platforms arranged side by side in a straight line, and its design incorporates elements of Renaissance Revival and Neoclassical architecture.
Architects Hermann Eggert and Johann Wilhelm Schwedler completed construction in 1888, creating one of the largest terminus stations in Europe. In 1924, further expansion followed with the addition of outer halls to accommodate the growing traffic needs of the city.
The main hall opens with large glass windows that allow natural light to fall across travelers, giving the architecture its characteristic sense of openness. On the main facade, allegorical figures and a central clock recall late 19th-century design ideals that combined technology with public representation.
The station offers luggage lockers, free WiFi, and mobility services for travelers with reduced mobility. From here you can reach direct connections to many European cities through different railway networks, including high-speed trains and international lines.
With approximately 493,000 passengers daily, this station ranks among the three most frequented railway stations outside Japan. The traffic level reflects the central role Frankfurt plays as a transport hub within the European railway network.
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