State capital Mainz calls for participation in Earth Hour
The state capital of Mainz is once again taking part in this year's "Earth Hour", following the call of the environmental foundation WWF Germany to set a visible example for climate protection and social cohesion.
During “Earth Hour,” people, cities, and businesses are committed to protecting our natural resources and will turn off their lights for one hour worldwide on Saturday, March 28, at 8:30 p.m., under the motto “We’re turning it off.” Well-known buildings will then once again be shrouded in symbolic darkness, including landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and Mainz Cathedral.
Janina Steinkrüger, Head of the Environment Department: “Earth Hour reminds us of how much we can do together for our planet. I cordially invite all residents of Mainz to join in and turn off the lights for this hour to send a visible signal for climate and environmental protection.”
In Mainz, the lights on numerous buildings will be turned off for Earth Hour:
Churches:
- Cathedral
- Christ Church
- St. Christoph (Memorial)
- St. Peter
- St. Ignatius
- St. Quintin
- Carmelite Church
- St. Stephen
- Augustinian Church
- Catholic Church in Bretzenheim
- Catholic Church in Ebersheim
- Catholic Church in Finthen
- Catholic Church in Gonsenheim
- Catholic Church in Laubenheim
- Catholic Church in Marienborn
- Catholic Church in Hechtsheim
- Catholic Church in Weisenau
- Protestant Parish of Hechtsheim (Protestant Community Center and Frankenhöhe Parish Hall)
Public buildings:
- Citadel
- Gonsenheim Town Hall
- Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament Building
- Electoral Palace
- Old Armory (Deutschhausplatz 8)
- Rheingold Hall
- Osteiner Hof
- Erthaler Hof
- Bassenheimer Hof
- Schönborner Hof
- State Theater
- Gutenberg Museum
- Roman Emperor
- Old University
- Wooden Tower
- Iron Tower
- City Hall Große Bleiche (except for the emergency lighting)
Rhine Riverbank:
- Theodor-Heuss Bridge
- Raimundi Gate
- Holztor
- Weintor
- Castle Gate
Company:
- Mainz 05 Mewa Arena
- Schott AG
- Leibniz Center for Archaeology (LEIZA)
Background:
The history of Earth Hour began in Australia in 2007. Today, Earth Hour takes place on every continent. In Germany alone, 520 cities and municipalities participated in 2025. All information on how to participate is available at https://www.wwf.de/earth-hour
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