Future of the Thünengut in Tellow: preservation or sale?

Future of the Thünengut in Tellow: preservation or sale?

Tellow, Deutschland - The Thünengut is currently the focus of heated debates. Although this is a historical site that is closely linked to the life of the important agricultural and economist Johann Heinrich von Thünen, it has been a shadowy existence for years. The district of Rostock is faced with a three -digit million minus, and the upcoming renovation work on the manor ensemble faces enormous financial challenges.

A real dispute over the future of the system is sparked. Again and again the demand for a sale becomes loud, which is supported by some members of the district council. The CDU in particular said that the management of the estate area was not possible in view of the financial situation. The AfD and alliance Germany, on the other hand, are strongly committed to the preservation of the Thünengut. They call for a usage concept and urge funding applications for the state and the federal government. But the district council has so far rejected the corresponding applications.

The role of Johann Heinrich von Thünen

Johann Heinrich von Thünen lived in Tellow from 1810 to 1850 and converted a formerly indebted farm into a flourishing model. His inheritance is far -reaching; He is particularly known for the Thünen districts , which are considered one of the first market economy models. The Thünen-Museum , which was founded in 1972, is housed at the original location of his work and shows not only its life history, but also historical agricultural technology and regional history from primary time to modern times.

The museum was in operation until 2020, but has been closed since then. In the period between 1988 and 1993 it was led as a district museum and in 1999 went into the sponsorship of Thünengut Tellow gGmbH. It is currently the responsibility of the Rostock district that is gradually carrying out renovation measures on the listed manor 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 not very expedient. In the current discussions, Matthias Hantel, the chairman of the Güstrow Farmers' Association, is also dissatisfied and described the debate as party politics. His suggestion: The ensemble should be offered to the country or the University of Rostock for sale to find a sustainable solution.

The situation is tense and a clear decision by 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 brings the cultural heritage of the Thünengut in line with the financial realities of the district.

The future of the Thünengut in Tellow is uncertain, and the next few months will be crucial for whether the legacy of Johann Heinrich von Thünen continues to live in the hearts of people or is forgotten as a historical footnote. The former museum remains an important part of this discussion, the doors of which can hopefully be reopened soon.