Giant damage in the Neubrandenburg sports park: sauna threatens!
Giant damage in the Neubrandenburg sports park: sauna threatens!
Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - in Neubrandenburg, Rüdiger Otto, operator of the Otto sports park, is plagued by a huge problem. An undiscovered crack in the sanitary facility caused damage that not only have finance consequences, but also endanger the entire range of sauna. The operator had to close the sauna landscape in May 2023 after calcifieding and porous pipes ensured that waste water seeped into the ground. Despite several examinations, this serious defect remained undetected and now means that the entire bottom of the sauna landscape must be torn and renewed. However, the insurance of the sports park refuses to cover the costs, which is why Otto has already used the help of lawyers. If no agreement is reached, the popular sauna area could finally close.
26 years ago, Rüdiger Otto opened his sports park with a lot of commitment and an investment of 3 million euros, and over 300,000 euros flowed into the sauna area. The latest developments have unsettled many loyal customers who were able to redeem their vouchers and 10 cards before closing-also for other offers such as yoga and Pilates. Unfortunately, refunding the purchases is not possible for legal reasons, but the predominant customer feedback shows support for the sports park and the hope of soon renovation measures that depend on the clarification of the insured event.
The challenge of the energy crisis
The sports park also has to deal with the effects of the current energy crisis in parallel to the high repair costs. "Every fourth German sauna business is in economic difficulties," reports the German Sauna Bund. The exploding energy costs are a serious threat to many companies, and Neubrandenburg is no exception. The energy crisis not only drove the costs up, but also influenced the number of visitors that have already dropped by the Corona pandemic. Many specialists have been looking for other jobs and may be permanently settled in other professions.In the Otto sports park, the use of the outdoor sauna is only offered on the odd days and that of the 85-degree Celsius inside sauna on straight days-an adaptation of the services that react to energy prices. In addition, the complete sauna landscape is closed in the sauna and shower area from June 1, 2025. During the renovation work there are restrictions in the changing rooms and showers and possibly noise pollution. However, visitors can continue to use the fitness area.
The future of the sauna
The Come Come shows clearly how important it is to recognize the health advantages of the sauna bath and to support the systems. Over 1,600 scientific studies show the positive effects of saunas for body and mind. Martin Niederstein, Managing Director of the German Sauna Association, appeals to politics to recognize public sauna systems as systematic and to grant financial aid. This is the only way to ensure the valuable offer, which not only promotes health, but also receives jobs.
The team from the Otto sports park is available to visitors for questions, while they hope that the difficulties with the insurance will soon be resolved and the sauna landscape will shine in new splendor. In the meantime, the support of customers remains a decisive factor for the future of the sports park.
For more information about the sauna and its offers, visit the website of the sports park: sauna-neubrandenburg.de . Further information on the energy crisis can be found at sauna-bund.de .
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