Stadt Hanau in the news

Hanau is hosting several culinary and cultural events, including a Street Food Festival, farmers' market, and Federweißerfest, from late September to early October.

The Brüder Grimm Festspiele in Hanau is bringing back its "GrimmStage" event on October 31st, coinciding with the start of ticket presales for the 2027 season, which will feature several new and returning plays.

Dr. Maximilian Bieri has been inaugurated as Hanau's new mayor, promising to serve the community, invest in infrastructure, and foster unity while setting clear boundaries against divisive ideologies.

Hanau is implementing new high-security bollards in the city center, leading to significant bus service disruptions during the three-week construction period.

Hanau's Pioneer Park is set to gain 300 apartments in its 'Grüne Mitte' by 2030, while the city addresses concerns over illegal short-term rentals and plans for a community meeting place.

Volha Hapeyeva has been awarded the 2026 Brothers Grimm Literature Prize by the City of Hanau for her work "Wörterbuch einer Nomadin," which explores language and belonging.

Hanau's outgoing mayor is transferring his official Instagram account to his successor, maintaining continuity for citizen communication.

Maximilian Bieri has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Hanau, succeeding Claus Kaminsky, with plans to enhance city districts, create new meeting places, and secure the industrial site.

Maximilian Bieri, a 36-year-old mathematician, becomes Hanau's youngest mayor, emphasizing financial stability and community engagement while facing a projected deficit and a dispute with the state.

Hanau is hosting a series of autumn festivals and events, including a Street Food Festival, farmers' market, and wine festival, from September 30th to October 6th.

Volha Hapeyeva received the Brothers Grimm Prize for Literature from the city of Hanau for her work exploring language and belonging.

The City of Hanau awarded Volha Hapeyeva the 10,000 Euro Brothers Grimm Prize for Literature for her work "Wörterbuch einer Nomadin."

Hanau is presenting itself at Expo Real to highlight its economic transformation, focus on sustainable development, and attract investment by showcasing successful site redevelopments and discussing key industry topics.

Hanau has installed two new "chat benches" to promote social interaction and community engagement, an initiative stemming from the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council.

Green and Left parties in Hanau are advocating for a municipal heat action plan to address rising temperatures and protect vulnerable populations through coordinated measures and long-term urban planning.

Hanau is developing a new, vibrant district around its main train station and inviting public input.

Claus Kaminsky, the outgoing Mayor of Hanau, is recognized for his transformative leadership over 31 years, during which he revitalized the city's economy, infrastructure, and social fabric, leaving a lasting positive legacy.

Hanau is set to be included in the Hessian tenant protection ordinance, introducing new regulations to protect tenants and provide the city with additional tools to address its strained housing market and create more affordable housing.

Stadthof Hanau is hosting a diverse, free event on September 26th with games, financial education, culinary experiences, a musical preview, and oral hygiene information.

Hanau's housing market tension prompts the Hessian state government to include the city in a new tenant protection ordinance, a move welcomed by Die Linke Hanau.