Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof
About
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is the largest railway station in Germany and the city’s most important transport hub, boasting 24 mainline platforms and an underground complex that serves the long‑distance ICE network, regional RE lines, the S‑Bahn, U‑Bahn, trams and city buses. The station’s main entrance, finished in a Renaissance Revival style and flanked by neoclassical extensions, features a 28‑metre high barrel vault, bronze allegorical figures by Gustav Herold, and a prominent clock. Beneath the entrance, five steel‑and‑glass halls shelter the 24 tracks under a roof that seamlessly blends modern engineering with historic aesthetics. Opened in 1888, the Hauptbahnhof has seen continuous expansion and renovation, including a major roof renewal in the mid‑2000s and ongoing plans for an underground tunnel to further enhance capacity. Whether arriving for business, tourism, or simply passing through, the station offers instant access to the city’s heart and beyond.
Highlights
- Architectural Heritage
- Transportation Hub