Rooftop Bars & Restaurants with a Skyline View in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the only major German city with a genuine high-rise skyline — and you enjoy it best from above, over a cocktail or a good meal. The city has a growing number of rooftop bars and high-rise restaurants from which you can look out over the sea of houses and the glittering towers of the banking district. Let me introduce the finest addresses with a skyline view and give tips to make sure your visit is a success.

Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge

The classic above them all: in the Main Tower, the restaurant and lounge sit on the 53rd floor, around 187 metres above the city. In good weather the view reaches far beyond Frankfurt, and the kitchen holds a Michelin star. The elegant lounge welcomes guests in the evening. If you’re looking for a special dinner with an all-round view, you’re spot on here — a reservation is practically essential. During the day, the Main Tower’s public viewing platform is also worthwhile.

NFT Skybar in the ONE Tower

The NFT Skybar is regarded as Germany’s highest rooftop bar: it’s on the 47th floor of the ONE Tower, around 185 metres above Frankfurt. From here you get a fantastic 360-degree view over the skyline all the way to the Taunus hills. A perfect spot for a drink at sunset, when the towers glow in the evening light.

22nd Lounge & Bar in the Eurotheum

On the 22nd floor of the Eurotheum, in the middle of the banking district, sits the 22nd Lounge & Bar. It’s one of the city’s most popular view bars, combining cocktails with an impressive view of the surrounding high-rises. Because you’re seated right among the towers here, the view feels especially urban and close to the skyline.

Oben Restaurant & Skybar

In the Westend, around 85 metres above the city, the Oben Restaurant & Skybar combines refined cuisine with a stylish bar and a lovely view. The height is more moderate than at the very tallest towers, but the atmosphere is relaxed and fashionable — ideal for an evening with friends.

Franziska in the Henninger Tower

A special experience awaits at Franziska in the striking “barrel” of the new Henninger Tower in Sachsenhausen, at around 140 metres. Stylish interior meets modern cuisine and a 360-degree view over all of Frankfurt. Because the Henninger Tower stands a little away from the banking district, you see the skyline from here as a self-contained panorama — a great change of perspective.

Tips for your rooftop visit

• Reserve: the high-rise restaurants and popular bars in particular book up quickly — reserve in advance, especially at the weekend and in fine weather.
• Time the sunset: come about an hour before sunset to experience first the daylight and then the illuminated skyline.
• Mind the dress code: many high-rise restaurants and bars value smart attire — check beforehand.
• Check the weather: open rooftop terraces are weather-dependent; bars with an indoor area (as in the Main Tower or Eurotheum) work in the rain too.
• Minimum spend and prices: heights come at a price — reckon on upmarket drink and menu prices.
• Check opening hours: times and concepts change; check the venue’s current website before your visit.

The budget alternative: the viewing platform

If dinner in a skyscraper is too expensive for you but the view beckons: the Main Tower’s public viewing platform offers the spectacular all-round view for a small admission fee. A lovely way to experience the skyline from above, before or after eating at one of the city’s many restaurants down below.

Conclusion

Hardly anything shows Frankfurt as impressively as an evening above the rooftops. Whether the star-crowned dinner in the Main Tower, a sundowner in Germany’s highest rooftop bar or a panoramic view from the Henninger Tower — there’s a suitable height for every taste and budget. My advice: reserve in good time, time your visit for sunset and check the weather. Then the view over the glowing skyline becomes an unforgettable highlight of your time in Frankfurt.