New Old Town : info and guided tour

Introduction to New Old Town

Frankfurt am Main’s New Old Town refers to the reconstructed district between Römerberg and the cathedral, laid out along a route that recalls the city’s former medieval center. Around Krönungsweg, narrow lanes, gabled facades and varied building volumes create a dense urban ensemble designed to evoke the historic atmosphere of Frankfurt’s heart.

The site brings together reconstructed houses and contemporary buildings integrated into the old street line, creating a clear contrast between heritage reconstruction and modern architecture. As you walk through the neighborhood, you will notice pedestrian passages, inner courtyards and tight viewpoints that follow the historic street pattern, at the foot of the main landmarks in the city center.

New Old Town has a very central location in the Dom-Römer area, between emblematic sites of Frankfurt’s civic and religious heritage. Its appeal lies as much in its urban character as in its role in reading the city’s historical landscape, where the memory of the old center meets a recent reinterpretation of its built fabric.

Discover Frankfurt am Main with a private guide

A private guide can help you understand how New Old Town fits into the urban history of Frankfurt am Main, explaining the reconstruction choices, the street layout and the references to the old center. Their insight also makes it easier to place the buildings, routes and surroundings of the district in the broader context of Dom-Römer and the historic city.