Bad Nauheim revolutionizes digital urban development with Smart Hub!
Bad Nauheim is initiating a Smart Region Hub that promotes digital urban development projects and integrates new technologies.

Bad Nauheim revolutionizes digital urban development with Smart Hub!
A lot is happening in Bad Nauheim when it comes to digital urban development! On November 6, 2025, the new Smart Region Hub opened in the Colonnades. This innovative center is intended to serve as a central platform for various digital urban development projects and could mean a real upgrade for the city and its citizens.
The Hub offers some exciting features, including a 4.5 x 2.5 meter LED glass surface known as DigitalWallpaper by ASB GlassFloor. Baulinks reports that this glass surface is not only scratch-resistant and non-reflective, but also allows for an incredible viewing angle of up to 180 degrees. It is used as a projection surface, meaning that the LED technology remains in the background and does not create any disruptive elements in the field of vision.
Innovative technologies for the city
But the Smart Region Hub has even more to offer! It includes a planning table for visualizing urban data, a voice-controlled AI information column, and virtual reality and augmented reality applications. There is also a data ethics pillar and a digital city center management system (DIM) that controls waste management and visitor routing in real time. This will not only make the city smarter, but also more environmentally conscious, because digital support could help to use resources more effectively.
The project is the result of a collaboration between the city of Bad Nauheim and several partners, including the Hessian Ministry for Digitalization and Innovation and the [ui!] Group. The funding for this pioneering initiative amounts to around 1 million euros, which shows how serious those responsible are about the digital transformation of their city.
A look into the future
The Smart Region Hub is an important step towards a networked, modern urban landscape. The opportunities that arise from using the hub are promising. By integrating technologies, information can be provided quickly and efficiently, which is beneficial for both citizens and visitors.
The coming months will show how these new digital solutions prove themselves in everyday life. One thing is certain: Bad Nauheim has shown a good hand with the Smart Region Hub and could soon be very popular in terms of digital urban development!