The Deutsche Börse Visitors Center offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the world of financial markets. Interactive learning modules, such as a trading simulator and a stock market quiz, provide an engaging way to learn the basics of wealth creation and taking first steps towards becoming a successful investor. Children, adolescents, and adults benefit from target group-specific educational offers that convey economic knowledge in a vivid manner. Explore the history and future of share trading and expand your financial knowledge in a dynamic environment. 

In addition to simply visiting the exhibition and visitors’ gallery, we offer free lectures on a variety of financial topics from Monday to Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Introductory Lecture

This lecture is designed for anyone interested in the history of the stock exchange and its evolution. In addition to an overview of the history of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the lecture will cover the following topics: securities, trading, market segments, indices, and Deutsche Börse AG as a company. No prior knowledge is required to attend the event.

DAX-Lecture

The DAX is a prominent index that contains many well-known companies and is widely covered in the media.  However, what precisely is the DAX? This presentation provides a more detailed insight into the DAX. How was it established? How does it work? How is it made up? Our presentation addresses these and many other questions about the DAX, Germany's leading index.

ETF-Lecture

This presentation on ETFs provides an overview of their origins, purpose, and highlights the difference of passive and active investment strategies. Additionally, it provides insight into the various types of ETFs and their characteristics.    

Getting Started with Cryptocurrencies

This lecture is an introductory overview of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether.

IPO-Lecture 

The IPO lecture is targeted at visitors who have a basic knowledge of the stock market and are interested in a more detailed examination of the topic "How does an initial public offering (IPO) work?"

200 Years of Share Trading in Frankfurt

The year 1820 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Trading in shares began with the Austrian National Bank’s shares from Vienna. But how exactly did trading in shares begin? This and other questions about the stock market and its history will be answered in our presentation.

There's more to enjoy:

• Experience the last active trading floor in Europe live.
• Take a look at the centuries-old Stock Exchange Bell, which is still used today to celebrate IPOs and important milestones
• Explore our DAX heat map, which shows you at a glance which shares in Germany's largest benchmark index are outperforming or underperforming, and helps you identify the current market trend.   
• Simply try it out: Simulate buying and selling shares.

Plan your visit

Our address

Deutsche Börse Visitors Center 
Börsenplatz 4 
60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany 

Directions to Deutsche Börse Visitors Center

Hauptwache subway/underground station 

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri, 10:30 - 16:30 
Closed on Sat, Sun and all other public holidays 

Entry

Visiting the exhibition with a view of the trading hall is free of charge, both with and without a lecture. 
The Booking of a timeslot is required.

Reservations

• Please check the website for available dates. There you will also find our booking tool.
• A maximum of 70 people can be registered per visit.
• A maximum of 40 people can be registered per presentation.  

Admission

• Admission to the Visitors Center requires presentation of the confirmation email (printed or digital). 
• All visitors 16 years of age and older must present valid photo identification. Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• A security and baggage check will be conducted prior to the visit. Sharp or dangerous objects (knives, scissors, irritant gas, deodorant sprays, glass bottles, beverage cans, etc.) are not permitted and must be surrendered at the security checkpoint. Items will be returned after the visit.
• For security reasons, large pieces of luggage (trolleys, gym bags, suitcases) are not permitted. Jackets, small bags and backpacks (up to 31 x 50 cm) may be taken into the exhibition. Bags exceeding these dimensions will be opened and inspected by security personnel. The consumption of food or beverages is not permitted in the exhibition or gallery. Animals are not allowed in the Visitors Center.

Accessibility

For visitors with limited mobility, the exhibition areas of the Deutsche Börse Visitors Center are accessible via an elevator. It is possible to register in advance for assistance when entering or leaving the IHK building.

Photography

• Photography without flash is permitted for personal use. 
• The use of additional lighting, tripods or other structures is not permitted. 
• Photography and video recording for advertising or editorial purposes are strictly prohibited during a visit to the exhibition.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact us directly: visitors.center@deutsche-boerse.com
 

Your contact persons

Max Ebner joined Deutsche Börse in 2011 as a lecturer for the Visitors Center. An experienced lecturer and moderator of IPOs, he is responsible for the operation and further development of the Visitors Center with a focus on the lecture program and exhibition content as well as the associated IT operations. Max holds an M.A. in economic history, political science, and law, as well as a B.Sc. in business administration.

Eva Hübner has been working for Deutsche Börse since 2016. Eva is co-responsible for the operation of the Visitors Center, acts as a lecturer and comments our Bell Ringing livestreams. She also supports our community management activities. Eva holds a B.A. in Media Management and Corporate Communications.

Niklas Popp has been working in the Community Management team at the Frankfurt trading floor since March 2023. First as an intern and then as a working student, he works as a speaker and supports the development of new programs for visitor groups. During his lectures he answers questions on all aspects of the stock market, from cash to crypto. At the same time, Niklas is continuing his studies in economics with a focus on finance and accounting.