Mainz takes part in "abpflastern" - Get the stones out now!
Find out more about the "abpflastern" unsealing competition here and take part!
More green instead of gray: The state capital of Mainz is participating in the nationwide "abpflastern" (unpaving) competition. From March 21 to October 31, 2026, every area that is freed from paving or concrete counts.
The competition was launched by students at the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz. Cities collect points for every square meter of sealed surface that is removed.
Who can participate: Citizens, companies, associations, initiatives
Suitable areas: Front yards, courtyards, driveways, parking lots, schoolyards
Not permitted: Fire department access routes and emergency routes
This is how it works:
- Before photo
- Unsealing
- After photo and measure the area
- Register online at:
Important: Only those who are authorized to make changes to the area may participate. The city accepts no liability for damage.
The City of Mainz plans to submit the following projects to the competition (subject to budget approval):
Reichklarastrasse
Kaiserstrasse / corner of Boppstrasse
Altenauergasse / corner of Hintere Christofsgasse
Balthasar-Maler-Platz
Holzhofstraße / corner of Schönbornstraße
Barbarossaring
Neubrunnenstrasse
A prerequisite for the start of construction is the approval of the city budget by the Supervisory and Services Directorate (ADD).