Welcome to the Schelmengraben

- a colorful piece Wiesbaden!

Here you will find extensive information about the Schelmengraben residential area in the Dotzheim district of Wiesbaden. You can read exciting stories from the neighborhood on our blog. You will also find an overview of the institutions and organizations whose work contributes to making Schelmengraben a lively and diverse place every day. The district management, the employees of the district center and the GWH housing association are all very committed to neighborhood life. 

People from many different nations are at home in Schelmengraben . The neighborhood is an attractive place to live, especially thanks to the numerous spacious green areas. The "Social Cohesion" program has been implemented in Schelmengraben since 2012. The federal-state program supports local citizens in the areas of intercultural integration, promoting participation in employment and education and strengthening social cohesion.
 

Overview map Schelmengraben

 

 

Events and dates

Sept. 29
Families , Children
Learn more about the wide range of offerings at KiEZ
September 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 29
Families , Children
KiEZ for parents with their children
September 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
 

Blog posts

There's always something going on at Schelmengraben . You can find lots of interesting stories about projects within the neighborhood on our blog. Have fun reading!

Out and About Together: Senior Citizens' Field Trip to the Fasanerie

Senior citizens from the “ Schelmengraben ” spent a lovely late-summer day at the Fasanerie in Wiesbaden—filled with many encounters, shared experiences, and plenty of memories of…

The 2026 Neighborhood Festival: Children's Rights Take Center Stage Once Again

At the 2026 neighborhood festival, large crowds once again gathered around the neighborhood center. This year, the focus was once again on children’s rights and the wishes and ideas of the young guests.

Christoph Rath Says Goodbye: A Life Dedicated to the Schelmengraben

Since 2009, Christoph Rath has Schelmengraben himself wholeheartedly to the Schelmengraben . Now a new chapter in his life is beginning. In this interview, he looks back on memorable projects and the development of the…