GERMANY. Frankfurt Airport’s observation deck tourist attraction, the Visitors’ Terrace, is reopening today having undergone a major renovation.
The 1,800sq m Visitors’ Terrace is located in Terminal 2 and can accommodate up to 800 guests at a time. It provides views of aircraft landing and taking off as well as of the activity on the apron.
“Since its first inauguration in 1994, our Visitors’ Terrace has been a magnet for tourists, local residents, and aviation enthusiasts alike, attracting up to 2,700 guests every day,” said Fraport CFO Dr. Matthias Zieschang.
“The terrace is a major feature of the airport, proving that [it] is much more than simply a transportation facility. Frankfurt Airport is a real experience, a tourist attraction in its own right and always worth a visit.
“Our guests enjoy the fascinating world of aviation, witnessing aircraft from all over the world take off and land and the action on the apron, as well as the atmosphere in the terminals. Now, the look and comfort of the new, improved Visitors’ Terrace will further enhance their experience.”
The redesigned observation deck features a new reception and new flooring in the outdoor area.
A stainless steel wire mesh fence with apertures for taking pictures has also been installed. This addition means that visitors no longer need to clear a security check. They can now temporarily leave the platform to visit food & beverage units or the children’s play area and then return.
The Visitors’ Terrace will be open from Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm, or until 7pm on weekends, on holidays in the German state of Hesse, and during some special events at the airport. A day pass costs €3 per person.
Fraport is also offering a 45-minute starter tour of the airport, which can be booked at the Visitors’ Terrace.
