Family festival in the shadow of the brothel: Kremsmünster in turmoil!

Family festival in the shadow of the brothel: Kremsmünster in turmoil!

in Kremsmünster, Upper Austria, a planned Sonnwendfest ensures excitement. FPÖ Vice Mayor Christian Lamprecht, who lives near the Gusterberg with his wife and three children, is the focus of the heated debate. The festival is to take place on its property on the Gustermairberg, which is located directly opposite the newly opened brothel, the "Asiastudio Happy". According to OE24 named.

The brothel was advertised with newspaper advertisements in early May, which also fueled the situation. The Sonnwendfest promises to offer an extensive children's program, a children's Olympiad, a bouncy castle and Kistenkraxln. The event takes place at every weather, and the physical well -being is taken care of with regional delicacies. However, the choice of this address is controversial for the festival and has already led to discussions in the previous year.

background to the property

The property on which the festival is to take place belongs to Lamprecht and includes the former inn "Baum in the middle of the world", which was built in 1911 and has been empty for 18 years. Lamprecht has considered various options for using the house, including an asylum accommodation or other gastronomic use, before deciding on the rental as a brothel. The modernization costs for the inn would be an estimated two million euros, reports Today.at .

The district administration of Kirchdorf has given the green light for the plans, but the ÖVP mayor Gerhard Obernberger expresses concerns about the new uses. He describes the area as "holy" and emphasizes that it is a popular destination for families. Obernberger explains that the municipality has no handle because the house has the right dedication and is not to be objected to.

political relevance and public reactions

The Lamprecht plans are not only viewed critically by the community, but are also in the context of a broader discussion about political developments in Austria. The FPÖ, which has gained popularity in the last elections, is repeatedly brought into focus on public debates. In a podcast over the political year in Austria SPIEGEL how these developments influence the political climate in the country.

The organizers of the festival hope for a positive response and a harmonious coexistence, but in view of the prevailing controversy, it remains to be seen how the population will react to the festival and the circumstances around the brothel.