The Landesgartenmesse 2026 will be accessible through the Wendersplatz entrance.
Neuss's Wenders Square is set for a significant transformation in 2026, as it prepares to host the state garden show. Here's what we know so far about the changes that are in store.
A 70-meter-high observation tower and a Ferris wheel will be installed on the five-hectare site during the garden show. The temporary design of Wendersplatz, created by the landscape architecture firm LAND, will focus on multi-purpose structures that serve as social and cultural hubs.
The redesigned square will be car-free, enhancing the quality of stay for visitors. Construction work for the redesign will commence at the start of the new year. Until then, Wendersplatz can continue to be used as a parking lot, including during the pre-Christmas period.
The IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein will occupy a 1,500 m² area during the garden show. The IHK pavilion, a showcase of the economy, will serve as an information and exhibition space, integrated harmoniously into the overall landscape design. The motto for the IHK's presentation is "Economy. Education. Growth."
Young people will have the opportunity to experience training professions in a practical way, meet trainees, and meet trainers at the IHK's presentation. The square will also become a shady event space on April 16, 2026, during the garden show.
The urban design concept for Wendersplatz, which won in a collaborative workshop process, will serve as the basis for LAND's design. Colorful raised beds, mist showers, trees, urban seating areas, lighting, and a pavilion of the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein will be part of the redesigned square during the garden show.
The square will also feature a widened pedestrian path and many bicycle parking spaces. LAND, a renowned firm, is known for combining ecologically sensitive design with innovative structural elements to create attractive urban settings.
The Wenders Square in Neuss will serve as a central connection between the city center and the garden show grounds during the upcoming state garden show. For precise details, consulting official Neuss city planning documents, the 2026 state garden show organisers, or LAND Landschaftsarchitektur’s project announcements would be necessary.
The redesigned Wenders Square, during the state garden show in 2026, will offer a home-and-garden lifestyle experience with the addition of a 1,500 m² IHK pavilion, showcasing the local economy, education, and growth. Additionally, the square's transformed design, featuring colorful raised beds, mist showers, trees, and urban seating areas, will provide a perfect setting for shady events and training opportunities in various professions.
