The city is taking advantage of ongoing digital innovations to steadily improve the quality of life for its citizens and the attractiveness of its location for guests and companies through the ground-breaking use of modern technologies. This is why Monheim am Rhein is also a pioneer in the field of “smart cities” and is constantly investing in expanding its digital infrastructure. This includes services such as a comprehensive fiber-optic network, free WiFi throughout the city, smart parking and a digital parking guidance system. Likewise in operation is Smart Lighting, a street lighting system that automatically reacts to its surroundings and user needs. Another highlight is the Monheim Pass.

Monheim’s five autonomous buses are visible representatives of the future-oriented and sometimes even bold smart city projects. From the bus station in Monheim Mitte, through the old part of town to the Rheinbogen Landscape Park, the small electric fleet of the A01 line takes you through the city. At a speed of less than 20 kilometers per hour, to which the buses are currently still restricted for safety reasons, up to 11 passengers can get on and off at four stops on the round trip. Monheim am Rhein is the first city in Europe to operate such a system in regular service.

You will find our informative city displays in many places around the city. You’re welcome to do what they invite you do to: Please touch! The digital columns provide a wealth of helpful information, just like an oversized smartphone. Among other things, you can use the displays to open an interactive map that shows you the shortest route to restaurants, hotels, stores, playgrounds and tourist highlights.