In 1989, the district of Hartenberg/Münchfeld, known to its residents as "HaMü" for short, was established. The aim was to bring the administration closer to the citizens by dividing the city center into four independent areas: Old Town, New Town, Upper Town, and Hartenberg/Münchfeld.

Located between Neustadt and Gonsenheim, HaMü is not a historic district, but it is a part of Mainz with a high quality of life. With its row houses and apartment buildings, it has made a name for itself as a pleasant residential area, especially among families and, thanks to its proximity to the university, also among students. The district's residents appreciate both the good transport connections to the city center and the short distances to green spaces.

What may be lacking in neighborhood tradition is made up for by recreational facilities such as the ice rink, the Taubertsbergbad swimming pool, and the Bruchwegstadion stadium with the training facilities of Bundesliga club Mainz 05. The Alte Patrone artists' quarter and the Alte Lokhalle also offer activities for all age groups.

In addition to several vocational schools and other educational institutions, the Peter Cornelius Conservatory of the City of Mainz is located here, combining musical training for amateurs and professional musicians under one roof. The media center of Südwestrundfunk, major employers such as the Deutsche Bundesbank, and service centers are also based in Hartenberg-Münchfeld. The infrastructure of shopping facilities, kindergartens, schools, and Catholic and Protestant communities is also impressive.

Hartenberg Park is a popular attraction for young and old alike. In winter, people gather here to go sledding, and in summer to swim, barbecue, play games, and rollerblade. Visitors of all ages enjoy the mini golf course under tall trees, offering outdoor sports and fun.

Incidentally, Hartenberg/Münchfeld is not quite as devoid of history as it may appear at first glance: Archbishop Hatto is said to have had an estate on the Hartenberg, and a patrician family named "zum Hattenberg" is also mentioned in the 14th century. However, the district

only gained its real significance after the Second World War with its planned development as a residential area. Neighborly celebrations are on the agenda at the "HaMü-Fest." In addition, a lively club life provides variety and conviviality among the more than 18,000 residents of Hartenberg and Münchfeld.

As you stroll through the district, you will notice former fortifications. Something truly unique and significant awaits you at the Old Jewish Cemetery – the Judensand in Mainz. Members of the Jewish community have been buried here since the early 11th century. You can take various guided tours to walk through the cemetery and admire the numerous ancient gravestones, for example! On July 27, 2021, the Judensand was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the SchUM sites in Speyer, Worms, and Mainz.

The "Denkort Deportationsrampe" (Deportation Ramp Memorial Site) is currently in preparation. The state capital of Mainz held a competition for ideas with the intention of developing an artistic and landscape design concept for a memorial site. Located at the former freight station, it is intended to commemorate the disenfranchisement and expulsion of people in Mainz by other Mainz citizens during the Second World War.