Urban living space - every square meter counts
How much space does a city need - and how much space is left for nature? The exhibition "City living space - every square meter counts" in the Umweltladen shows how Wiesbaden uses its space carefully and what everyone can do to conserve it.
Until February 28, 2026, the Umweltladen Wiesbaden invites you to the exhibition "City living space - every square meter counts". Illustrative banners and exciting exhibits make it clear why space is so precious - and how sustainable urban development can help to preserve it.
Wiesbaden is one of the greenest cities in Germany: more than half of the city's 20,000 hectares consist of forests, meadows, agricultural and recreational areas. This combination of city and nature contributes significantly to the high quality of life. But Wiesbaden is growing - and every new residential building, workplace or road takes up space. Once it has been "used up", it can hardly be restored to its original state.
The exhibition shows examples of how sustainable urban development can achieve a balance between green spaces and buildings. Visitors can also find out what measures the city is already taking to conserve land and how forward-looking planning can help keep Wiesbaden liveable for future generations. The exhibition also provides practical tips on what everyone can do to help preserve valuable land.
Environmental store opening hours
The environmental store at Luisenstraße 19 is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm to 6 pm.
pickablue
On the pickablue website, the exhibition can be experienced in a digital tour, supplemented by additional interactive elements:
- Quiz questions invite visitors to playfully test their knowledge of Wiesbaden.
- Videos illustrate the development of settlement areas in Wiesbaden since 1867.
- In-depth information on the various facets of the city as a living space is provided by articles on topics such as heavy rainfall, front gardens and green roofs.
Supporting program
From January 2026, an accompanying supporting program with guided tours and specialist lectures will deepen the content. Further information will soon be available here or at the Umweltladen.
Further information
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Environmental store
Address
65185 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
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Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Luisenplatz stop.
Telephone
- +49 611 313600
- +49 611 313957
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Thursday: 1 to 6 p.m.