Visit us
Thank you for your interest in the European Central Bank (ECB).
Please be aware that, due to the current high demand for visits and lectures, we may not be able to accommodate all requests on the desired dates.
We thank you for your understanding and hope to be able to welcome you to the ECB, whether on-site or virtually, very soon.
We strive to be transparent, accessible and understood by all citizens
The ECB Visitor Centre is located in the ECB’s main building in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Visiting us can help you learn more about the ECB’s role and responsibilities in an interactive way and better understand how our decisions affect your everyday life.
Why is it important that prices remain stable and what does this mean for your purchasing power? How do we make sure that your savings are safe with your bank? What are the main achievements of the euro?
Interested in finding out more? Have a look at the ECB Visitor Centre activities below!
Onsite activities
On-site tours
On-site tours give an overview of the ECB’s roles and responsibilities. These 90-minute tours hosted by ECB staff include interactive elements, videos and Q&A sessions. Our on-site tours are free of charge.
Request an on-site tourOn-site expert lectures
On-site expert lectures on specific topics (monetary policy, the euro, banking supervision, etc.) are aimed at groups with a good understanding of the ECB’s mandate. Our 90-minute expert lectures are free of charge.
Request an on-site lectureVirtual activities
Virtual presentations of the Visitor Centre
Our 75-minute virtual presentations of the Visitor Centre give an overview of the ECB’s roles and responsibilities and include a Q&A session. Our online presentations of the Visitor Centre are free of charge.
Request a virtual presentationVirtual expert lectures
Virtual expert lectures on specific topics (monetary policy, the euro, banking supervision, etc.) are aimed at groups with a good understanding of the ECB’s mandate. These 75-minute expert lectures are free of charge.
Request a virtual lectureVirtual tour
Take the virtual tour and explore our Visitor Centre from wherever you are in the world! If you have a VR headset, put it on for an even more immersive experience!