From the end of June, the city center will become a meeting place for encounters and events
With a kick-off festival on Friday, June 26, 2026, the city of Griesheim launches the event series "Summer. Griesheim. (Experience) Life.". From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Georg-Schüler-Platz in the city center will be transformed into a place for encounters, conversations, and celebrations.
After a welcome address by Mayor Geza Krebs-Wetzl, visitors can enjoy the summer evening with food and drinks together with family and friends.
The Griesheim Brass Band's student orchestra invites everyone to a public rehearsal on the evening before, Thursday, June 25th, at Georg-Schüler-Platz. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. right next to the town library.
The city center will be experienced anew for ten weeks
Under the motto "Summer. Griesheim. (Experience) it.", Griesheim's town center will be redesigned from the end of June to the beginning of September. The aim is to improve the quality of life and create additional spaces for encounters and events.
“We are looking forward to kicking off a special summer together in Griesheim's city center. We want to try new things and revitalize the city center together with everyone and for everyone,” explains Diana Richter from the city administration.
During the campaign period, Georg-Schüler-Platz will be used as a place to linger, meet, and host community events. Planned activities include cultural and social events for various age groups.
More space for families on Martin Luther Street
At the same time, Martin-Luther-Straße will be temporarily redesigned in the area of the children's playground. The street will be closed to car traffic there and used as a recreational area for families and as an additional play area for children.
Scientific support and citizen survey
The city of Griesheim is having the measures scientifically monitored and evaluated. An online survey will be conducted before and during the campaign period. The results are expected in September and should provide insights into which measures might be suitable for the city center on a long-term basis.
Those interested can already participate in the preliminary survey .
(GRIESHEIM – RED/PSG)
