Belle Wi - better barrier-free living and living
The permanent Belle Wi exhibition at Föhrer Straße 74, Dotzheim, presents solutions for barrier-free living and helpful technology. Anyone interested can visit the exhibition free of charge and without registration during opening hours. For tours with groups, please make an appointment in advance.
In 2026, Belle Wi will celebrate its 10th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, is hosting an “Open House” on Friday, May 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program focusing on mobility, safety, digitalization, and accessible living.
The program includes:
- Tour and information
- Walker training
- Mobility course and age simulation
- Consulting services, including digital guides, safety advisors for seniors, and supplementary independent participation counseling
- Short presentation: "Up and Down the Stairs – Navigating Steps Safely" (4:00 p.m.)
- Short presentation "A Bathroom for All Generations" and information on financing (5:00 p.m.)
- Zukunftswerk mobil with AI cube
About the exhibition
The permanent exhibition "Belle Wi – Better Accessible Living" showcases a wide range of solutions for independent living at home. In an exhibition space of approximately 200 square meters, visitors can learn about accessible living and helpful technology. You can try out all the products on site.
The exhibition consists of several sections:
- Entrance door and foyer, featuring, among other things, a battery-operated door lock and automatic door opener
- Living room, featuring a home emergency call system, a lift chair, and a screen reader
- Bedroom, featuring a height-adjustable bed and a talking alarm clock
- Kitchen, featuring, among other things, particularly practical dishes and glass lid openers
- Bathroom, featuring a walk-in shower, grab bars, and a shower toilet
- Stairs, featuring an illuminated handrail and a stairlift
The consultants will show you around the exhibition and provide information on additional assistive devices and possible solutions.
Lectures, workshops, and training sessions take place in the exhibition’s event area.
The Belle Wi team collaborates with various organizations, such as the Wiesbaden Volunteer Center, Blickpunkt Auge Wiesbaden, and the Hessian Center for Housing Counseling.
Opening hours
Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.
The exhibition is closed on public holidays and during some of the school breaks in Hesse.
Groups may visit the exhibition outside of regular opening hours. To schedule a visit, please contact the Accessible Building and Living Advisory Center at 0611 312885 (opens in a new tab) or send an email to belle-wiwiesbadende.
Documents
Videos of the Belle Wi sample exhibition
From the hallway to the kitchen to the bathroom - the possibilities for barrier-free living are presented in short videos.
Offers and goals
Around hallways, stairs and doors
Kitchen and household tips
Things to know about the bathroom
Around the living room and bedroom
Helpful products for visual impairments
Everyday helpers, emergency call systems, smart home & voice assistants
Advice on barrier-free building and living
Address
65185 Wiesbaden
Postal address
Wohnberatung - 510820 -
Schillerplatz 2
65185 Wiesbaden