The city relies on stability and future investments. At its most recent meeting, the Council of the City of Sankt Goar approved the 2026 budget with overwhelming majority, with only one vote against. With the adopted figures, the city is consistently continuing its established course of sound fiscal management and forward-looking development.
The budget plan not only provides financial indicators, but primarily ensures the diverse tasks of municipal day-to-day operations. These include, among other things, the Operation of the primary school, the , who Support for daycare centers, the , who Entertainment of streets, green areas, playgrounds and cemeteries as well as the Support for clubs, youth work and cultural activities. Also facilities like the Museum on Burg Rheinfels as well as the planned Establishing a city archive will continue to be taken into account.
A special focus continues to be on the promotion of children, young people and families. Through a long-term cooperation with the Princess Kira von Preußen Foundation, permanent funds are available for this purpose, which can be used regardless of the general budgetary situation. This ensures reliable support for children’s and youth work in Sankt Goar even in more financially demanding years.
In addition to securing existing structures, the budget sets clear impulses for the continued development of the city in 2026. Numerous projects have already been initiated in recent years, including: Development of a camping and holiday resort in Werlau, The planning of an New daycare center with community room in Fellen as well as the Citizen participation process „Biebernheim Mitte & Dorfgemeinschaftshaus“. Also measures to improve the value of public spaces, for example in the area of Rhine installations and the Festplatz, were implemented or put into place.
Significant investments are also planned for 2026. In total, payments from investment activities are planned to amount to 4,872,400 euros, which are matched by deposits of 1,980,170 euros. The remaining funding requirement is covered by the use of existing liquid funds and a credit authorization. This will lead to an increase in the debt level in the coming years, but is being used selectively to implement necessary and forward-looking projects.
A central focus is on Preparation of the Federal Horticultural Exhibition 2029 (BUGA29). The city of Sankt Goar will play an important role in this – not least through the establishment of the BUGA29 office on site. The associated investments, including in the Further development of Burg Rheinfels, the , who Design of the Rhine Riverbank as well as the Upgrading infrastructure and public spaces, They are intended to sustainably strengthen the city and further increase its attractiveness for citizens, guests, and the local economy.
The results budget shows revenues of 6,079,740 euros and expenses of 6,131,250 euros for the year 2026. This results in a moderate annual deficit of 51,510 euros. At the same time, the financial budget shows a positive picture: The balance of regular inflows and outflows amounts to 210,060 euros, ensuring the city's ongoing ability to function. Saint Goar City thus remains financially solvent and can reliably meet its ongoing obligations.
The approved budget makes it clear that Sankt Goar stands on a solid foundation despite challenging circumstances. It combines the safeguarding of proven structures with targeted investments in the future, thereby creating the foundation for continued positive development of the city.