Europaturm, Television tower in Frankfurt, Germany
Europaturm is a television tower made of concrete that rises 331 meters above Frankfurt's skyline. The structure features an observation platform 59 meters wide at a height of 227 meters, offering views across the city and surrounding region.
Construction started in 1974 under architect Johannes Möhrle and was completed in 1979. When finished, it became the tallest structure in West Germany at that time.
Local residents call the structure the Ginnemer Spaschel in their dialect, even though it stands in the Bockenheim district. This nickname reflects how people in the city have given the tower its own name within their everyday speech.
Visit the observation platform on clear days to enjoy the best views across the city and landscape. The platform is accessible to visitors by elevator or stairs from the ground level.
The foundation goes about 18 to 19 meters deep into reinforced soil, anchoring this tall concrete shaft securely in the ground. This engineering solution allows the tower to stand steady despite its height and exposure to wind.
Location: Frankfurt
Height: 331.14 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.13528,8.65472
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Frankfurt places you between centuries of history and one of Europe's tallest skylines. Medieval half-timbered houses at the Römer share the horizon with glass and steel towers that define the financial district. The Main Tower's observation deck shows you this contrast from above, while bridges like the Eiserner Steg let you watch how the skyscrapers reflect on the river's surface. You can photograph Gothic sandstone at the Cathedral in the morning, then walk to the Palmengarten to frame tropical plants inside 19th-century glass houses. The city's photography opportunities follow both banks of the Main River. The Museumsufer brings together classical museum buildings and modern galleries along the water, with steps where people gather when the sun comes out. Inside the Städel, natural light falls on seven centuries of European paintings. Kleinmarkthalle shows everyday life through market stalls and morning crowds, while the Alte Oper offers neo-Renaissance facades against the backdrop of office towers. Goethe's birthplace preserves 18th-century rooms in the middle of a city that keeps building upward, creating subjects that range from quiet interiors to bold geometric patterns on skyscraper walls.
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