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Luxury hotels on the Baltic Sea: The failed mega project on Rügen!
The planned Baltic Island Eco Resort on Rügen turned out to be controversial. Opposition from citizens and environmentalists led to the project being canceled.
Luxury hotels on the Baltic Sea: The failed mega project on Rügen!
An ambitious construction project that was supposed to fundamentally change the coastal landscape of Rügen has finally failed. The planned one Baltic Island Eco Resort on the Bug peninsula near Dranske was first presented in 2021 and was expected to involve an investment volume of around 680 million euros. This represented great hope for economic recovery for the region with four luxury hotels, almost 300 holiday homes, an adventure harbor and a shopping center. But things quickly took a turn.
Environmentalists and numerous citizens voiced vehement concerns about the project. Warnings were given in particular about the possible long-term consequences for natural landscapes worthy of protection. The critical voices spoke of “megalomania” and a strong concern about overtourism. The population, which initially perhaps had a positive view of the development, increasingly distanced itself from the plans of the international investor group.
Resistance and withdrawal of investors
In 2022, the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania withdrew funding for major projects, dealing another serious blow to the project. Ultimately, the investor group abandoned the project and left the plans in limbo. Since then, this silence has been characterized by uncertainty and the municipality of Dranske initiated the cancellation of the development plan in 2023. The Bug peninsula is now preserved as a valuable nature conservation area and there is no danger of a tourist collapse on Rügen.
A breather for all nature lovers and for the region! Many are relieved that the area remains untouched and the natural charm of the landscape is not threatened by massive construction projects. The decision shows that citizens' initiatives and environmental protection can play a significant role in promoting sustainable development.
Background information
The failed hotel development shows that the path to the future is not always straight. Nevertheless, the hope remains that through greater consideration for the environment, innovative ideas and the commitment of the population, tourism development in Rügen can take a sustainable and positive turn despite all the challenges.