Wiesbaden is rejoicing in festivities.
In the heart of Germany, the city of Wiesbaden is making waves in event safety with its innovative approach at the annual Rheingau Wine Week. This popular wine festival, held at various locations in the city, has implemented new access protection measures that are setting new standards in event safety.
According to a press release from the Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden, located at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, these measures are a result of Wiesbaden's determination, foresight, and good cooperation. Building and Traffic Commissioner Andreas Kowol emphasised that modern risk prevention and quality of life in public places are not mutually exclusive.
On August 11, city officials and Prokurist Simon Rottloff from Wiesbaden Congress & Marketing GmbH (WICM) presented these new access protection measures for the Rheingau Wine Week. Ordnungsdezernentin Maral Koohestanian stated that these measures are a visible sign of further developed security measures.
The city has invested around 2.8 million euros in the extended access protection for municipal events. Among the new barriers acquired are 30 Octablock TRs, 60 Armis One, and 150 Armis Go, which are state-of-the-art barrier systems for event access protection. Wiesbaden is the first municipality in Germany to have the Armis Go barrier material.
The Armis Go, introduced in June 2025, is a market novelty and currently the single system with the lowest certified penetration depth on the market. This system is likely to play a significant role in the new access protection measures, providing the city police with the necessary security to perform their duties reliably and responsively on-site.
Ensuring the safety of citizens is a top priority for Wiesbaden, especially at large and popular events like the Rheingau Wine Week. The new access barriers create practical prerequisites for effective protection and ensure that inner-city event areas remain vibrant places.
While specific technical details of the barrier systems and access control technologies used during this year's Rheingau Wine Week are not explicitly detailed in the current public sources, the event is recognised for setting new standards in event safety by combining traditional crowd management with modern, efficient access protection strategies. These strategies likely include structured and monitored entry points equipped with secure barriers, advanced physical barriers designed to prevent overcrowding and ensure quick evacuation routes, integration with local security and emergency services for rapid response, and possibly employing digital or electronic access verification methods to control and monitor visitor numbers and access rights.
As more detailed information becomes available, it would further clarify the specific pioneering aspects of these measures. For now, visitors to the Rheingau Wine Week can enjoy a safe and enjoyable experience, knowing that the city is committed to their safety.
[1] Source: Press release from the Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden [3] Source: Interview with Building and Traffic Commissioner Andreas Kowol and Ordnungsdezernentin Maral Koohestanian
Wiesbaden's investment in modern barrier systems for event access protection, such as the Armis Go, has created a safe lifestyle for its citizens, particularly during large events like the Rheingau Wine Week. This home-and-garden transformation of public spaces, integrating traditional crowd management with innovative access protection strategies, redefines the standards for event safety.
