Dismantling of the seaside stage: Mayor is fighting for new permits!

Dismantling of the seaside stage: Mayor is fighting for new permits!

The future of the Salzkammergut Seebühne is on the brink! After the district administration of Flachgau ordered the dismantling of the cultural institution in St. Wolfgang, those responsible around Mayor Franz Eisl (ÖVP) have to act quickly. The reason for this drastic measure is expired permits. This was confirmed by the district captain Karin Gföllner and explained that Eisl will now negotiate with the authorities in order to achieve new permits. The stage had only been successfully opened last summer with the play "Wolf, a Mystical". orf.at reported .

financial difficulties and upcoming ideas

But with all the challenges, the belief in the potential of the lake stage is unbroken. In a joint press conference, the mayor and Patrick De-Bettin, managing director of the Wolfgangsee Tourismus Society, announced that remarkable ticket revenue of around 450,000 euros were achieved despite massive cost increases. This has already recovered 55 percent of the investment costs. The municipalities of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl are also celebrating the 1,100th anniversary of their patron saint, St. Wolfgang, and have initiated the “Play am See” project. In the coming years, the remaining investments of around 1.6 million euros are to be refinanced by further stage performances, according to those responsible. MeinDzirk.at informed about it .

Despite the uncertainty that the dismantling brings with it, the organizers hope for a successful next season. Nothing is currently known about the pieces that are to be performed in 2025, but a comeback from the "Mystical" is planned, but only for 2026. The stage is currently waiting for its next assignment, while the results of the financial review are waited. These developments will continue to keep the region on trot and present those responsible for challenges.