Frankfurt am Main is one of the most important economic centres in Europe and a global hub for finance, trade and services. The city is home to the European Central Bank, the German Bundesbank and numerous international companies and financial institutions. With its impressive skyline, often referred to as ‘Mainhattan’, Frankfurt represents the pulse of the German economy.

As a world-class trade fair city, the Frankfurt Trade Fair attracts millions of visitors and exhibitors from all over the world every year. Leading international trade fairs such as the Frankfurt Book Fair and the IAA Mobility make the city a centre for innovation and exchange. Frankfurt offers a dynamic mix of economic strength and cultural diversity – an ideal location for business travellers and entrepreneurs.

Trade fairs in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a trade fair city steeped in tradition and home to some of the largest and most renowned trade fairs in the world. World-class events covering industries from all sectors make the Frankfurt trade fair centre an international hotspot.

  • Frankfurt Book Fair – The world’s largest trade fair for books and publishing. It attracts thousands of exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
  • IAA Mobility (International Motor Show) – One of the largest motor shows in the world, where the latest developments in the mobility sector are presented.
  • Ambiente – A leading international trade fair for consumer goods that presents trends and innovations in the areas of living, giving and decorating.
  • Light + Building – The world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building technology, where the latest technologies in the fields of lighting design, electrical engineering and building automation are presented.
  • Automechanika – The leading international trade fair for the automotive industry, focussing on accessories, spare parts and services.
  • Achema – The world’s largest trade fair for the process industry, especially in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Companies in the area

Frankfurt is the heart of the European financial world and home to numerous national and international companies. In the vicinity of our hotel you will find everything from innovative start-ups and medium-sized companies to the corporate headquarters of major global banks. Here are some of the best-known companies that have their headquarters or an important branch in Frankfurt:

  • Allianz Global Investors – Investment subsidiary of the Allianz Group.
  • PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) – Global consulting and auditing company.
  • KPMG – One of the largest auditing and consulting firms in the world.
  • Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland – One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world with a branch in Frankfurt.
  • Merck KGaA – Global science and technology group (headquarters in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt).
  • Deutsche Börse AG – Operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
  • T-Systems – Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, specialising in IT services.

Other well-known companies in Frankfurt

  • Deutsche Bank – Headquarters in Frankfurt, one of the largest banks in Germany.
  • Commerzbank – Headquarters in Frankfurt, one of the leading banks in Europe.
  • European Central Bank (ECB) – European Central Bank based in the Ostend district of Frankfurt.
  • KfW Bankengruppe – German development bank based in Frankfurt.
  • DZ Bank – central institution of the co-operative banks in Germany.
  • Helaba – Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen.
  • Fraport AG – Operator of Frankfurt Airport, one of the largest airports in Europe.
  • Lufthansa – Germany’s largest airline with headquarters in Frankfurt.
  • DB Schenker – Logistics company of Deutsche Bahn.
  • Mainova AG – Frankfurt’s largest energy supplier.
  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg – With a location in Frankfurt.
  • Oracle Germany – German branch of the global IT group.