Shoemaker Baumbach
The Baumbach shoemaker's shop is a family-run craft business in Wiesbaden with over 125 years of history.
Company name: Schuhmacherei Baumbach
Founded: 1901
Company size: Less than 50 employees
Industry: Crafts – shoemaking/custom shoes/repairs
Top 3 references: Customers spanning generations, 10 years of Hessian State Theater Wiesbaden (including training), training company of the national winner & 1st prize winner of "Die Gute Form" (shoemaking craft)
We make custom shoes, repair high-quality shoes, and preserve classic shoemaking craftsmanship—using traditional techniques, durable materials, and a commitment to preserving rather than replacing items. Our work is aimed at people who value quality, repairability, and honest craftsmanship.
Unique selling point:
125 years of uninterrupted craftsmanship.
We do not work industrially, automatically, or in a trend-driven manner.
What we create is repairable, traceable, and designed for long-term use—often for decades.
We thrive in Wiesbaden as a business location because...
Wiesbaden also has room for craft businesses that focus on consistency rather than rapid scaling.
The proximity to a quality-conscious clientele, short distances, and a functioning local structure make it possible to operate a traditional craft business in an economically viable way even today.
Insider tip regarding working and living in Wiesbaden:
Wiesbaden works particularly well on a small scale: short distances, personal contacts, and a mature urban structure.
Since I like to get around on foot, the city forest invites me to take varied walks and long hikes. A narrow path above the rock formation is particularly charming—an almost magical place to pause and let your mind wander.
Further information
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.

