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Sunny opening: New Fulda south bank in Rotenburg delights visitors!
Rotenburg an der Fulda will celebrate the opening of the new Fulda south bank on June 26, 2025 - a milestone for urban development and leisure activities.
Sunny opening: New Fulda south bank in Rotenburg delights visitors!
The opening of the new Fulda south bank in Rotenburg took place on June 26, 2025 in wonderful sunshine. On this day, numerous visitors gathered to witness the event, which, after two years of intensive construction, was presented to the residents as a real gem. The celebration received thunderous applause and positive reactions from those present who took the first steps on the newly designed waterfront stairs and admired the changes. HNA reports that At the opening ceremony, the challenges of the last two years, such as floods and monument protection, faded into the background.
The mayor of Rotenburg, Marcus Weber, took the opportunity to symbolically open the new Fulda promenade. This redesign has transformed the previously unattractive area between the twin town bridge and the Fulda weir into an inviting oasis. Not only the city administration but also the citizens are happy about the impressive investment sum of around 2.5 million euros, 66 percent of which comes from subsidies. Osthessen-News highlights that additional funding of 1.2 million euros is available from the federal government and the state of Hesse for a climate adaptation program.
New quality of life on the water
The redesign of the south bank of Fulda is not only an aesthetic gain, but also part of a comprehensive urban development program that has been running since late summer 2023. Not only was the historic city wall renovated, but new cycle paths, stairs and outdoor seating areas were also created. All of this contributes to the Fuldaufer being able to be used as a place for learning, relaxing and leisure activities in the future. The local government sees the redesign as an important step towards increasing the quality of life in Rotenburg, which District Administrator Torsten Warnecke also underlines by praising the importance of the project for the citizens.
The realization of such projects is part of a larger trend in Hesse, where the state has been supporting municipalities with the “Future Inner City” program since 2021. With a total of 40 million euros, the program aims to promote creative and sustainable solutions for inner city development. Sustainable urban development in Hesse explains that funding is made available for various measures, from modernizations to the design of public spaces. The successful implementation in Rotenburg could serve as a model for other cities.
Overall, it can be said that the new initiatives along the southern bank of Fulda not only beautify the surrounding area, but also provide important impetus for the entire urban development in Rotenburg. Hopes are high that this square will soon become a popular meeting place for all generations.