Coast community Krummhörn: Residents are demanding fewer tourists in summer!

Coast community Krummhörn: Residents are demanding fewer tourists in summer!

The North Sea coast is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming villages, but in the popular municipality of Krummhörn, located in the Aurich district, the locals are increasingly feeling the pressure of mass tourism. While Greetsiel, a well -known insider tip for travelers to the picturesque Wadden Sea landscapes, records annual number of visitors, residents often feel disturbed by the tourists.

results of a survey carried out in spring 2024 under 798 inhabitants of 19 different locations within the community show that more than half of the respondents are concerned about the increasing number of visitors. This survey, which was carried out by a master student of the Jade University of Wilhelmshaven in cooperation with Touristik GmbH Krummhörn, should find out how the residents perceive tourism.

impressions of the survey

The survey showed that a large part of the residents (91 percent) likes to live in Greetsiel and the majority appreciate the economic benefits of tourism. About 36 percent of those involved describe tourism as very important for their community. But while the positive aspects are highlighted, 59.8 percent of those surveyed reported that they found the number of tourists "too high" or "rather too high". It is particularly alarming that 84.7 percent of this opinion in Greetsiel.

An important topic was also the type of tourists who are perceived as annoying. According to the survey results, 19.4 percent of participants find day tourists particularly annoying. Motorhome tourists and dog owners are also often considered harassing.

Effects of tourism

Another central concern of the residents is the unbalancing of the economic advantages that tourists have. Many locals complain that the hoteliers and restaurateurs are the main beneficiaries, while rental and real estate prices skyrocket.

The survey also asked about possible means to weaken the negative effects of tourism. Many respondents called the introduction of tourism tax or an increase in secondary residence tax as solution -oriented approaches. In addition, the desire for better public transport and discounts for locals were expressed to alleviate the stress by tourists.

This topic urgently describes the balancing act between the economic benefits of tourism and the actual needs of the residents, which are under pressure due to the increasing number of visitors. The results speak a clear language: While the residents of Krummhörns recognize the wealth that tourism brings with it, the desire for a more harmonious, more respectful coexistence between locals and travelers is growing.

For a deeper view of the situation, further information referred to www.merkur.de .