Westend-Nord
District of Frankfurt am Main
in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt of Hesse, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.116 and 8.684 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 6' 55" and E 8° 41' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:33 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:19 am and 8:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Touring Westend-Nord

The district Westend-Nord of Frankfurt am Main in Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt (Hesse) is a subburb located in Germany about 263 mi south-west of Berlin, the country's capital place.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

6°C (44 °F)
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Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
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Hotels and Places to Stay

Innside Frankfurt Eurotheum

Address
0,6 mi
Neue Mainzer Str. 66-68
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Address
0,5 mi
Opernplatz 16
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Jumeirah Frankfurt

Address
0,2 mi
THURN UND TAXIS PLATZ 2
60313 FRANKFURT AM MAIN
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fleming’s Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City

Address
0,2 mi
Eschenheimer Tor 2
60318 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

Address
0,3 mi
Hochstrasse 4
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beethoven

Address
1,2 mi
Beethovenstr. 46
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Savigny Hotel Frankfurt City

Address
1,0 mi
Savignystr. 14-16
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dirazi Guesthouse

Address
1,0 mi
Niedenau 7
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:30
Weekend: 7:00 - 20:30


SAKS Urban Design Hotel Frankfurt

Address
1,1 mi
Mendelssohnstr. 79
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt City Centre

Address
0,8 mi
Weserstraße 43
60329 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Deutsche Bundesbank

The Deutsche Bundesbank (German for German Federal Bank) is the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany and as such part of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). Due to its strength and former size, the Bundesbank is the most influential member of the ESCB. Both the Deutsche Bundesbank and the European Central Bank (ECB) are located in Frankfurt, Germany. It is sometimes referred to as "Buba" for Bundesbank.

Located at 50.1339, 8.65972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Banks of Germany, European System of Central Banks, Central banks, Economy of Frankfurt, Economy of Germany, Banks established in 1957, 1957 establishments in Germany

Europaturm

The Europaturm ("Tower of Europe") is a 337.5 metre (1,107.3 ft) high telecommunications tower in Frankfurt, Germany.

Located at 50.1353, 8.65472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Television towers in Germany, Buildings and structures in Frankfurt

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank AG is a German global banking and financial services company with its headquarters in the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers in Frankfurt, Germany. It employs more than 100,000 people in over 70 countries, and has a large presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the emerging markets. In 2009, Deutsche Bank was the largest foreign exchange dealer in the world with a market share of 21 percent.

Located at 50.1139, 8.66861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Banks of Germany, Companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Companies based in Frankfurt, Investment banks, German brands, Primary dealers, Banks established in 1870, Registered Banks of New Zealand, Global systemically important banks, Investment management companies of Germany

Frankfurt Stock Exchange

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange (German: Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse, FWB) is the world's 10th largest stock exchange by market capitalization. Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is owned and operated by Deutsche Börse, which also owns the European futures exchange Eurex and the clearing company Clearstream. It is located in the district of Innenstadt and within the central business district known as Bankenviertel.

Located at 50.1153, 8.67778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Stock exchanges in Germany, Economy of Frankfurt, Companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Economy of Germany, 1585 establishments, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt

Palmengarten

The Palmengarten (22 hectares) is one of two botanical gardens in Frankfurt am Main and the largest garden of its kind in Germany. It is located in the Westend-Süd district. Like many public sites in Frankfurt, it was privately financed and implemented by the architect Heinrich Siesmayer. Work was completed in 1871 and opened to the public. One colorful visit was from the American entertainer Buffalo Bill who brought his Western show in 1890.

Located at 50.1233, 8.65806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Frankfurt, Botanical gardens in Germany, Gardens in Hesse

Alte Oper

The Alte Oper (Old Opera) is a concert hall and former opera house in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was inaugurated in 1880, bombed in 1944, and rebuilt slowly in the 1970s, reopening only in 1981. The city's opera company operates now at a nearby modern building while the Alte Oper serves as home to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. Important works have been premiered at the Alte Oper, including Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in 1937.

Located at 50.1158, 8.67194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Frankfurt, Culture in Frankfurt, Opera houses in Germany, Concert halls in Germany, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt

You FM (Germany)

You FM is one of the radio networks owned and operated by Hessischer Rundfunk, the public broadcaster for the German state of Hesse. Originally operating under the name hr XXL, the network featured the popular show XXL Clubnights which highlighted the night club scene in Hesse. In January 2004, the network was renamed You FM ("Young Fresh Music"), partially in an attempt to divest itself of its old "techno station" image.

Located at 50.1358, 8.67556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Germany

Lessing-Gymnasium, Frankfurt

The Lessing-Gymnasium is the oldest Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main. It was founded in 1519 by the city council. The first foreign languages are Latin and English starting in 5th grade. In the 7th grade the pupils have to choose between French or Ancient Greek. The school also has got a variety of the fine arts: It has got several orchestras and choirs. Some famous people connected to the school are Georg Philipp Telemann, Georg Friedrich Grotefend, Peter Stein and Eva Demski.

Located at 50.1253, 8.67222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Germany, Education in Frankfurt, 1519 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 1510s

Hessischer Rundfunk

Hessischer Rundfunk (Hessian Broadcasting) (HR) is the public broadcaster for the German state (Bundesland) of Hesse. The main offices of HR are in Frankfurt am Main. HR is a member of the ARD.

Located at 50.1356, 8.67556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
German-language television networks, German television networks, Media companies of Germany, Radio stations in Germany, Television stations in Germany, Media in Frankfurt

Opernplatz

The Opernplatz (Opera Square) is a central city square in Frankfurt, Germany, located in the district of Innenstadt and within the central business district known as the Bankenviertel. It is named for the Alte Oper (Old Opera) building, which today serves as a concert hall.

Located at 50.1153, 8.67139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Frankfurt, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt, Bankenviertel

Grüneburgpark

The Grüneburgpark is a park in the Westend district of Frankfurt, whose name derives from the "Green castle", which stood on the site in the 14th century. In 1789 the banker Peter Heinrich von Bethmann Metzler acquired the property and designed the park. In the following years the great thinkers of the day met here, among them Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Bettina von Arnim.

Located at 50.1267, 8.66028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1789 establishments

IG Farben Building

The IG Farben Building or the Poelzig Building was built from 1928 to 1930 as the corporate headquarters of the IG Farben conglomerate in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is also known as the Poelzig Ensemble or Poelzig Complex, and previously as the IG Farben Complex, and the General Creighton W. Abrams Building. The building's original design was the subject of a competition which was eventually won by the architect Hans Poelzig.

Located at 50.1258, 8.6675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Office buildings completed in 1930, Buildings and structures in Frankfurt, Hans Poelzig buildings, IG Farben, Modernist architecture in Germany

Opernturm

OpernTurm (English: Opera Tower) is a 43-storey 170 m skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. The property is situated opposite Alte Oper on the corner of Bockenheimer Landstraße and Bockenheimer Anlage. The building was designed by Christoph Mäckler. The project developer was Tishman Speyer, a US firm that previously built the Sony Center in Berlin and the Messeturm in Frankfurt.

Located at 50.116, 8.67 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Office buildings completed in 2009, Skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Bankenviertel

Anna-Schmidt-Schule

The Anna-Schmidt-Schule is a private school in the districts Westend and Nieder-Erlenbach of Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Located at 50.119, 8.67431 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Germany, High schools in Germany, Gymnasiums (school), Montessori schools, Education in Frankfurt, Educational institutions established in 1886

Bettinaschule

The Bettinaschule (English: Bettina School) is a Gymnasium in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The eponym is Bettina von Arnim (1785–1859). The school has approximately 71 teachers and 1,028 students.

Located at 50.1169, 8.66302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Germany, Gymnasiums (school), Education in Frankfurt, Educational institutions established in 1855

Bundesliga scandal (1971)

Bundesliga scandal (Der Bundesligaskandal) refers to the malicious, for-profit manipulation of games in the 1970–71 German football championship season.

Located at 50.1147, 8.665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fußball-Bundesliga, Association football controversies, 1970–71 in German football

Botanischer Garten der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

The Botanischer Garten der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (7 hectares), also known as the Botanischer Garten Frankfurt am Main, is a botanical garden and arboretum maintained by the Goethe University. It is located at Siesmayerstraße 72, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and opens daily in the warmer months. First Garden: near the Eschenheimer Tor (1767-1907).

Located at 50.1272, 8.65833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Germany, Goethe University Frankfurt, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt, Gardens in Hesse

Graduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management

The Graduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management (GSEFM), based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, offers quantitative and research-oriented graduate-level education programs.

Located at 50.1269, 8.665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Goethe University Frankfurt, Universities and colleges in Hesse, Education in Frankfurt, Educational institutions established in 2008, Postgraduate schools in Germany

Eurotheum

The Eurotheum is a 31-storey, 110 m skyscraper in the city center of Frankfurt, Germany. The building was constructed in 1999 to coincide with the adjacent Main Tower, and is one of a few such in Frankfurt that offers office and residential space. Each floor of the tower has 17,000 m of office space, which is occupied mostly by the European Central Bank as an extension of their headquarters at Willy-Brandt-Platz. The 22nd floor has a public bar lounge.

Located at 50.1128, 8.67194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1999, Skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Park Tower (Frankfurt)

Park Tower, formerly known as SGZ-Hochhaus, is a high-rise building in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It was built in 1972 as the administrative headquarters of the Südwestdeutschen Genossenschafts-Zentralbank. The then 96-metre high building with a black and silver facade was briefly the tallest skyscraper in Frankfurt. It is located in Reuterweg near the Opernplatz. Between July 2005 and autumn 2007, the building was gutted completely and radically restructured.

Located at 50.1169, 8.67056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1972, Skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Eschenheimer Turm

Eschenheimer Turm (Eschenheim Tower) was a city gate part of the late-medieval fortifications of Frankfurt am Main and is a landmark of the city. The tower, which was erected at the beginning of the fifteenth century, is at once the oldest and most unaltered building in the largely reconstructed Frankfurter Neustadt (new town), now better known as the Frankfurt-Innenstadt (city center).

Located at 50.1169, 8.67972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Frankfurt, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Taunusanlage station

Frankfurt am Main Taunusanlage station (German: Bahnhof Frankfurt am Main Taunusanlage) is metro station in the city centre of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It is served by eight S-Bahn lines (S1–S6, S8, S9). The station was opened with the first section of the Frankfurt City Tunnel in May 1978. It consists of two tracks, surrounding a central platform.

Located at 50.1139, 8.66972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Frankfurt am Main, Rhine-Main S-Bahn stations

Frankfurt American High School

Frankfurt American High School (FAHS) was a Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system school located on the Abrams Complex in Frankfurt Germany. One of DoDDS original six high schools in Germany, the school served the children of American military, government and civilian personnel from 1946 until its closing in 1995. Originally known as the "Maroon Raiders", the "Eagle" was adopted as the school's mascot during the 1948-49 school year. The schools colors are black and gold.

Located at 50.1301, 8.66514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Articles created via the Article Wizard, Buildings and structures in Frankfurt, Department of Defense Education Activity, Education in Frankfurt, Educational institutions disestablished in 1995, Educational institutions established in 1946, International schools in Germany, School buildings completed in 1930

Goethestraße

Goethestraße is a luxury shopping street in the city centre of Frankfurt, Germany, located between Opernplatz (in the west) and Börsenstraße (in the east) in the district of Innenstadt and within the central business district known as the Bankenviertel. It is a parallel street of Freßgass. The street is Germany's third busiest luxury shopping street. The street was constructed between 1892 and 1894 and named for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Located at 50.1142, 8.67361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Frankfurt, Shopping districts and streets in Germany, Visitor attractions in Frankfurt, Bankenviertel

Holzhausenschlösschen

The Holzhausenschlösschen (Little Holzhausen palace) is a Baroque moated castle, built by the Frankfurt patrician family Holzhausen on their farm, then just north of Frankfurt, now in Frankfurt's Nordend. The present building was completed in 1729, built for Johann Hieronymus von Holzhausen on the foundations of a moated castle from the Middle Ages after a design by Louis Remy de la Fosse. It serves as a venue for cultural events.

Located at 50.1262, 8.67914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Hesse, 1729 architecture

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