Frankfurt City Hall (Romer) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Frankfurt City Hall. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Frankfurt Impressions Express - Highlights and Hidden Gems

• Frankfurt Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

• Frankfurt Old Town Explorer: History, Culture & Cuisine

• Private half day Tour of Frankfurt with driver and local guide

• Frankfurt Interactive City Tour

It’s free to visit Frankfurt City Hall and take a peek inside, but to get more out of your visit, opt for a guided tour—these experiences typically last one hour long and cost €5. Of course, city tours almost always cover the Romer, too; guided sightseeing tours start at around US$50.

Yes, Frankfurt City Hall is worth visiting. For starters, it dates all the way back to 1405, and it's been in use as a seat of government since then. (It was a patrician's villa before that, so it's technically even older!) The Romer is the heart of the square it sits on (Romerberg), where there's tons to see and do as well.

Per one customer who booked the Frankfurt Impressions Express - Highlights and Hidden Gems, "We had a wonderful time with Serkan! He brought us to all of the highlights of the city and provided us with wonderful facts and stories. He brought Frankfurt to life for us!"

Frankfurt City Hall (also known as the Romer) has been in service as the city’s administrative center for over 600 years. Its origins as a city hall date back to 1405, when the wealthy Romer family of merchants sold their house to the city council who consequently converted it.

Yes, visitors can tour the inside of Frankfurt City Hall. The building is open to the public, but it's best to plan ahead and book a guided tour in advance. These tours typically explore the building’s grand halls, such as the Kaisersaal (Emperor Hall), and the external Bridge of Sighs.

One of the must-see areas of Frankfurt City Hall is the Kaisersaal (Emperors’ Hall), which once served as the seat of the city’s town council. It then evolved in the 1600s to become a place to celebrate coronations with lavish banquets. People come to this hall to see portraits of kings and emperors.

Frankfurt City Hall is known for having a mix of architectural styles, as it has been continuously extended and restored over the years. It’s renowned for its beautiful neo-Gothic facade, featuring a prominent balcony that’s often used as a public stage during state visits and events throughout the year.

To reach Frankfurt City Hall via public transportation, the closest U-Bahn station is Dom/Römer, which you can get to using lines U4 or U5. Alternatively, you can get the U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptwache station, and from there, it’s around a 7-minute walk across the center of the city.

Yes, Frankfurt City Hall hosts a diverse array of special events and exhibitions year-round. These encompass theater performances, guided tours, seasonal festivities, and cultural exhibitions. It's recommended to consult the event calendar in advance or contact the tourism board to make sure you don’t miss any events during your visit.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Frankfurt City Hall. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Frankfurt:

• Old Opera House (Alte Oper)

• Baden-Baden

• Römerberg Square

• Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

• St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Frankfurt.