Traffic chaos in Groß-Gerau: European European Championship begins!

Traffic chaos in Groß-Gerau: European European Championship begins!

The weekend is all about speed skatings in Groß-Gerau! From July 5th to 13th, 2025, the city will host the European Championship, which is organized by the Blau-Gelb Groß-Gerau association. This is the first time that the European Championship for Speedskating in this form takes place in Groß-Gerau, and the anticipation is noticeable.

The highlight of the event is the Speedskating marathon on July 13th. The first starting signal for the juniors and seniors is given at 10 a.m., followed by further races for Masters and amateurs. The evening event is expected to end at 5 p.m. There is a lot to see for the sports enthusiasts, because the circuit, which is about 3.9 kilometers long, leads through the central streets of the city: Sudetenstraße, Fabrikstraße, Nauheimer Weg, Walther-Rathenau-Straße, Luisenstraße, Friedrichstrasse and Klein-Gerauer-Straße.

extensive traffic closures

However, some restrictions are associated with the big event. Comprehensive traffic closures in the city center are required on Monday, July 13th. These start at 6 a.m. and affect all streets of the race track and the feeders. The access to the city center is restricted until 8:30 a.m., after this time only Frankfurter Straße over the railway bridge towards the European Riesel remains open as an access.

Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau expresses his pride in the orientation of the European Championship and asks the citizens for understanding the traffic adjustments during the week. "We look forward to many spectators and exciting competitions," said Rüddenklau. Special preparations were made to make the event as attractive as possible. Parking is available at the pheasantry, the Europaring and in the Henry-Dunant-Straße car park.

helper wanted!

There is a lot to do with such a big event - and here the community comes into play! For the period from July 1st to 14th, volunteers who want to support the Blau-Gelb team are still being sought. Interested parties can contact the organizers directly by email to make their contribution. The minimum age for helpers is 16 years old and an overnight stay is offered in the sports hall opposite the skate park. The food is also taken care of, so you can actively participate in the action and at the same time gain an exciting insight behind the scenes.

The events promise to become a festival for all Speedskating fans, and the city of Groß-Gerau is preparing for a sporting highlight. Interested parties can find more information about the exact schedules of the competitions on the official website Speedskater GG .

The entire event is accompanied by a positive atmosphere, in which sports spirit and community are very popular. Not only exciting competitions can be expected, but also a real cooperation among those involved. So mark July 13th in your calendar - it will be a day you shouldn't miss!