Map of Cool Places
If your home no longer offers any relief from the heat—for example, if you live in an attic apartment—it may be a good idea to visit a public place where temperatures are likely to be lower. On very hot days, even a few degrees cooler—such as in a park with mature trees—can make a significant difference to your well-being.
So where can I go when temperatures rise above 30 degrees? Where can I spend my lunch break? The map of cool spots shows places in the city that can provide relief from the heat or shade, such as drinking fountains, water features, churches, green spaces, and public buildings. Not all of these are air-conditioned, but they can still protect you from direct sunlight or serve as a better alternative to your own overheated attic apartment. Starting at Heat Warning Level 2 from the German Weather Service—when the heat index exceeds 38°C in the early afternoon—even the listed locations without air conditioning may become uncomfortably hot. Air-conditioned buildings are shown on the map with a blue outline.
Refill stations and public restrooms throughout the city are also marked. Stores with the "Refill" sticker offer free tap water for any reusable drinking container you bring with you. The goal is to actively help reduce plastic waste and ensure easy access to drinking water while on the go.
Heat Alert Level 2
In the event of extreme heat or a Level 2 heat warning, the following buildings will be opened and remain accessible until at least 8:00 p.m.:
- Gymnasium of the Vocational-Technical School, Schöne Aussicht 1
- GBM Common Room, Odenwaldring 44
- Else-Herrmann Hall, Goerdelerstraße 1
Note: This will be announced in advance through the press and via posters on-site.
City Map with Cool Spots
Overview of Cool Places in Offenbach
- Note: When visiting public buildings and churches, please check their individual opening hours and service schedules. Access cannot be guaranteed at all times.
- For example , the Evangelical City Church at Herrnstraße 44 is open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- SCAPE° (Weather, Climate, People), located at Frankfurter Straße 39, is open Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- The Klingspor Museum, located at Herrnstraße 80, is air-conditioned and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- The air-conditioned Else-Herrmann-Saal senior center, located at Goerdelerstraße 1, also has regular opening hours from Monday through Friday; you can find these in the program listings for the senior centers.
The Office for Environment and Climate strives to keep this information as up-to-date as possible. The residents of Offenbach know their city and their neighborhoods best and are familiar with shady, airy, and cool spots. If you believe that any locations do not meet the requirements or are no longer accessible, please let us know. You can also suggest additional cool spots in Offenbach by umweltamtoffenbachde. The city administration will then review these suggestions and update the map accordingly on a regular basis.
Office for Environment and Climate
Stadt Offenbach am Main - Kaiserpalais
Kaiserstraße 39
63065 Offenbach
Notes on accessibility
Further information
KOMM parking garage, IHK Offenbach parking garage, Rathaus parking garage, public parking spaces on the banks of the Main
- +49 69 80652557
- +49 69 80652276
- umweltamtoffenbachde
- Further information
Opening hours
Monday - Friday:
09:00 - 12:00
and by appointment