Schlossstraße in Mülheim, once a lively promenade, has been in decline for years. Vacant units and falling visitor numbers define the picture. Experts are discussing ways to bring the shopping street back to life. Despite positive developments such as investment in Forum and RRZ, there is still no clear concept or sufficient appeal.

Experts are particularly concerned by the lack of specialist shops and the city’s low purchasing power. Many people travel to nearby cities to shop, hurting Schlossstraße. Solutions are being discussed, but concrete, achievable ideas are lacking. The question remains: is there still hope for Schlossstraße, or will it remain a problem area in Mülheim’s city center?