Lindau is planning a reorganization: Berliner Platz will become a green meeting place!

Lindau is planning a reorganization: Berliner Platz will become a green meeting place!

Berliner Platz is on everyone's lips in Lindau. On December 1, 2025, the project to redesign this important transport hub, which has been adorned with a bronze statue of the Berlin Bear since the 1960s, will be called the “project of the century”. The challenges are great, so citizens agree on the need for comprehensive change. The square is considered a critical point between Lindau Park and Reutin train station, and the traffic situation is anything but ideal. Congestion and excessive traffic often cause problems for pedestrians, which has forced the city to seek solutions. This is where citizen participation comes in, which was moderated by Astrid Kühn-Ulrich and in which over 700 citizens contributed their ideas and suggestions, more than 1,000 tips were received, and the mood was consistently positive. [Schwäbische.de](https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/lindau/lindau/buerger-reden-mit-tritt-eins-bei- Jahrhundertprojekt-am-bodensee-wegen-4145986) reports that the final event in the Inselhalle was well attended, with almost 50 participants, and the members of the steering group emphasized the importance of the project.

What's on the agenda? Berliner Platz is to be divided into three central areas. First, the central junction with feeder roads and the square in front of Lindau Park will be redesigned. Then the area south of Bregenzer Straße is planned, which includes the railway tracks, the train station and the parking lot. Last but not least, Rickenbacher Straße, which plays a key role for the Reutin district, will also get a new coat of paint. The aim is to transform the square into an inviting and green space where car traffic should be reduced - possibly by means of a parking garage to offer residents more space. This indicates a clear trend: citizens want more green spaces, heat protection and seating to improve the quality of their stay, and many are even calling for better access to the shores of Lake Constance.

The path to implementation

The administration has announced that preparations for the urban planning competition will begin next Monday. The city council is scheduled to give the official starting signal in April 2024. It is eagerly awaited who will be the winner of the competition, as it should be decided by the end of 2026. The first construction work could then take place in the 2030s. Citizens can continue to get actively involved: a “complaint mailbox” is available to collect suggestions and criticism, and digital participation is also offered via the city website. These measures are intended not only to improve traffic conditions, but also to counteract political disputes in advance.

A look back at past changes shows that previous measures such as a “turbo gyroscope” or a “bypass” did not bring the hoped-for success. Citizens are now hoping for innovative solutions that will help the city of Lindau to sustainably deal with its traffic problems. Your active participation in this process is a sign that the people in the city are committed to the future of their surroundings and are ready to do their part - to make Berliner Platz a place that offers a real welcome to both residents and visitors.

When asked whether the city administration is ready to take on this challenge, there are clear signals. With intensive citizen participation and the upcoming urban development competition, those responsible want to ensure that the wishes of citizens are actually taken into account in future planning. Wochenblatt-news.de emphasizes that the results of the most recent citizen participation will be presented to the city council in spring 2026. On this committed path to redesign, the suggestions from the guide to citizen participation in Bavaria [buerger Beteiligung-staedtebau.bayern.de](https://www.buerger Beteiligung-staedtebau.bayern.de/leitfaden/index.php) can also serve as valuable support.