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Future of the Thünengut in Tellow: preservation or sale?
The preservation of the Thünengut in Tellow is uncertain. There is a need for renovation and sales demands.
Future of the Thünengut in Tellow: preservation or sale?
The Thünengut in Tellow is currently at the center of heated debates. Although the estate is a historical site that is closely linked to the life of the important agricultural and economic scientist Johann Heinrich von Thünen, it has been living in the shadows for years. The Rostock district is facing a three-digit million loss, and the upcoming renovation work on the estate ensemble is facing enormous financial challenges.
A real dispute has broken out over the future of the facility. There are repeated calls for a sale, which is supported by some district council members. The CDU in particular has said that managing the estate area is not possible given the financial situation. The AfD and Alliance Germany, on the other hand, are strongly committed to preserving the Thünengut. They are demanding a usage concept and are pushing for funding applications from the state and federal governments. But the district council has so far rejected the relevant applications.
The role of Johann Heinrich von Thünen
Johann Heinrich von Thünen lived in Tellow from 1810 to 1850 and transformed a formerly indebted farm into a thriving model farm. His legacy is far-reaching; He is particularly known for theThünen circles, which are considered one of the first market economy models. The Thünen Museum, which was founded in 1972, is housed at the place where his work originated and shows not only his life story, but also historical agricultural technology and regional history from prehistoric times to modern times.
The museum operated until 2020 but has since closed. Between 1988 and 1993 it was run as a district museum and in 1999 it was taken over by Thünengut Tellow gGmbH. It is currently the responsibility of the Rostock district, which is carrying out gradual renovation measures on the listed estate ensemble.
Criticism and future outlook
District Administrator Sebastian Constien from the SPD has already stated that the appeals to the federal and state governments are of little use. Matthias Hantel, the chairman of the Güstrow Farmers' Association, is also dissatisfied with the current discussions and described the debate as motivated by party politics. His suggestion: The ensemble should be offered for sale to the state or the University of Rostock in order to find a sustainable solution.
The situation is therefore tense and a clear decision from the district council is still pending. The pressure on political decision-makers is growing, and the question remains whether there is a sensible solution that reconciles the cultural heritage of the Thünengut with the financial realities of the district.
The future of the Thünengut in Tellow is uncertain, and the next few months will be crucial in determining whether the legacy of Johann Heinrich von Thünen continues to live in people's hearts or is forgotten as a historical footnote. The former museum remains an important part of this discussion, whose doors can hopefully be reopened soon.