Future of Villa Baltic: Refurbishment or Decay in Kühlungsborn?

Future of Villa Baltic: Refurbishment or Decay in Kühlungsborn?

In Kühlungsborn, the future of historical Villa Baltic remains uncertain. Around five years after their sale, a planned decision about a renovation package at a special meeting of the city council caused excitement. The city representatives wanted to decide on the provision of increased funding of six million euros, which is an increase compared to the previous five million. These funds are to be used to renovate the villa that has been over 100 years old, which has been empty for 30 years and has been threatened by decay. As n-tv should report a third of the funding each Provide.

But the hoped -for decision was surprisingly taken from the agenda, which is why the plans for the time being stalled. The owners of the villa, the brothers Jan and Berend Aschenbeck, strive to acquire the neighboring property and build a hotel there to finance the renovation of the villa. A property value of around 5.2 million euros was determined, which should support the project economically. The decision on the star classification of the planned hotel was also postponed, which means a departure from the originally desired four star-plus classification. According to Welt provided.

Villa Baltic has an eventful story and is considered an important cultural heritage. Originally completed in 1912, it served over the years as a hospital and FDGB recreation home. Interior Minister Christian Pegel (SPD) underlined the cultural importance of the building for the region and emphasized that it is about the history and identity of a building, the reputation of which extends far beyond Kühlungsborn.