City forest
Many citizens of our city regularly relax in the forest around Wiesbaden. What many do not know: The forest, which stretches like a semicircle from east to west around the city area, belongs to the city of Wiesbaden and is managed independently.
Since the middle of the 19th century, Wiesbaden's forest has grown from 900 hectares to almost 4,300 hectares. The largest increase took place between 1926 and 1928, when a whole series of surrounding villages were incorporated into Wiesbaden. It has had its own forestry administration since 1977.
Hörwald
The Wiesbaden city forest is full of stories and history. What does sustainability mean? Who works in the forest? How healthy is it and how is it ensured that it remains so? But also, where can traces of the Romans and Celts be found? What do the forest meadow valleys mean for the climate of the state capital?
Ecology, geology, zoology, and botany are presented in entertaining and informative audio passages that are suitable for both adults and children. In the Hörwald (audio forest) – an offering from the city of Wiesbaden – young and old alike can discover the forest acoustically via smartphone at selected locations.