Rescue for Gries' landmark? Historical white Rössl before the end!

Rescue for Gries' landmark? Historical white Rössl before the end!

Gries, Österreich - gries. The iconic hotel "Weißes Rössl" in Gries was facing uncertain times after a devastating fire in May 2023. The current state of the historical building reveals questions about the future. While some votes advocate a demolition decision, an initiative, led by Gabi Gatscher and Monika Grünbacher, is committed to the restoration. "The White Rössl is a historical place. There are kings and emperors. It belongs too gries and should remain," explains Gatscher. This group is in constant exchange with the Federal Monument Office in Vienna, hoping for an emergency coverage of the roof, which could now be supported with grants, according to the report by meinzirk.at .

urgent measures required

Owner Andreas Vogelsberger is skeptical about the efforts: "The decision on the protection position lies with the Federal Administrative Court in Vienna." Reports on reports are alarming and indicate a possible total loss of the building. Virtual reports show that many structural defects cannot be remedied economically and recommend the partial or complete demolition. "The last report signals that this will probably be the last winter for the building," quotes news.wuerth.at . Even an insurance application for an emergency roof had previously been rejected under conditions.

The upcoming challenges leave many questions, especially with regard to the funds for the historical renovation. Vogelsberger has made it clear that there is currently no prospect who is willing to buy the "white Rössl" in its current state. The voices of the city and the monument authorities once again united in calling not to cancel the era of another worthwhile building. A strong example of the struggle for the preservation of history in the middle of a rapidly changing world.