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Open Day 2017 Central Office

01.07.2017 DE FR

The Bundesbank celebrated its 60th anniversary by throwing open its doors in Frankfurt am Main for an open day.

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Visitors flock to the Deutsche Bundsbank’s Open Day 2017
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The “jubilee path” with lots of information on the Bundesbank’s history.
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Guided tour through the Bundesbank’s Central Office.
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Open day visitors glimpsed Frankfurt from a whole new perspective.
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Musicians live on stage at the Bundesbank Central Office open day
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Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann with moderator Rolf-Dieter Krause
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A chance to touch a gold bar
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A money processing machine in action
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Jens Weidmann talking with visitors
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The children’s programme at the open day…
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…kept the kids amused.
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Many visitors were interested in a guided tour through the building.
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Entertainment was also provided by the Buba Singers, the Bundesbank staff choir.
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A popular photo motif: the euro mascot
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Moderator on the stage at Central Office: Julia Bauer
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Learning about financial stability through play with the surf simulator
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Dressed in black: good vibes from the band “Men in Blech”
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Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann in the midst of the action
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Spectacular show by the Federal police force
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The police dogs stole the show, demonstrating their skills.
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The open day provided lots of fun activities for the very young, too.