Römerberg & New Old Town
Römerberg / Neue Altstadt
The heart of Frankfurt's Old Town: a square framed by half-timbered gabled houses and the city hall known as the 'Römer', the most photogenic corner in the city.
Römerberg takes its name from the Römer, three connected stepped-gable buildings on its west side. The Römer has served as the city hall since the 15th century. After a Holy Roman Emperor's coronation, a banquet was held in the Kaisersaal (Emperor's Hall) on the first floor, whose walls bear portraits of 52 emperors. On non-event days you can buy a ticket to visit it. On the east side, a row of half-timbered houses (Ostzeile) and the Justitia Fountain make classic photo spots. The Old Town was almost entirely destroyed in the Second World War. The Neue Altstadt (New Old Town), completed in 2018 between the square and the cathedral, rebuilt 35 old houses to their original appearance. Strolling along Hühnermarkt (Chicken Market) and Krönungsweg (Coronation Path) is very photogenic. In winter, the square is the main venue for the Frankfurt Christmas Market. Take the U4 or U5 to Dom/Römer station.
Opening hours
Square open all day; Emperor's Hall approx. 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (closed on event days)
Nearby sights
- Historical Museum Frankfurt
- Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
- St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)
- Eiserner Steg
- Kleinmarkthalle
- Frankfurt Cathedral
- Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK)
- Museum Angewandte Kunst