Overview

• The 7.5 × 8.1 metre play area features 30 water spray nozzles, trampolines and sound-generating tiles to cool and entertain visitors
• Integrated sensors monitor temperature, wind and rain and automatically shut off the mist field when weather thresholds are exceeded
• The installation marks the latest phase of a €13 million overhaul launched in March 2024 to narrow vehicle lanes, plant trees and expand space for pedestrians and cyclists
• Traffic on Jungfernstieg has been restricted since October 2020 to buses, taxis, delivery vehicles and cyclists to enhance promenade safety
• Protective bollards and new benches are scheduled for installation by year-end to bolster security against potential terror threats