Klever city center: 14 million euros for the future before the garden show!

Klever city center: 14 million euros for the future before the garden show!

The future of Klever city center is slowly taking shape. Today, on October 29, 2025, the upcoming State Garden Show 2029 will provide a breath of fresh air. Mayor Wolfgang Gebing (CDU) said that the city of Kleve is in a relatively good situation compared to other municipalities, although there are still some challenges, such as vacancies and the closure of traditional shops. “We have to make the city center fit for the future,” said Gebing.

An important aspect for the economy is the loyal customers from the Netherlands. This will continue to play an important role in keeping the local economy going. Gebing is convinced that the upcoming garden show represents a great opportunity for Kleve and will trigger positive development in the city center.

Renovation of the city center

In the run-up to the State Horticultural Show, extensive renovations are planned, which will involve an investment of 14 million euros. These measures are intended not only to improve the aesthetic design of the city center, but also to specifically attract visitors. As part of these renovations, the pedestrian zone will also be made greener and adapted to climate change, which is in line with the urban planning themes of the garden show. The measures to beautify Kleve were designed for the future, so that the newly created infrastructure should also be used and maintained beyond the event period.

The State Garden Show itself, which was officially announced on April 19, 2024, will be a big event for the city. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected from North Rhine-Westphalia, the entire federal territory and also from the neighboring Netherlands. The aim is to make Kleve shine in a new light by creating numerous green and flowering areas. Great developments are also planned along the Spoy Canal and the Kermisdahl to give these regions more quality of experience.

The entire initiative is a step in the right direction to profile Kleve's city center not only as a trading center, but also as an attractive destination for leisure and relaxation. This not only underlines the city's quality of life, but also its charm as a shopping destination.

Finally, it should be noted that there is a lot going on in Kleve. The renovations and the garden show could help transform the city center into a thriving center. We are excited to see what the next few years will bring!

For further information about the State Garden Show, visit the official website Kleve.de and RP Online.