Hunting lodge in Schwerin-Friedrichsthal: decay or chance for the future?

Hunting lodge in Schwerin-Friedrichsthal: decay or chance for the future?

In Schwerin-Friedrichsthal, the hunting legacy of the region has reached a sad stand: the once magnificent hunting lodge is increasingly falling and attracts the attention of the residents and the public. Meter -high grass, dragged windows and graffiti have shaped, which was previously associated with splendor and grandeur. The open construction fence and the destroyed windows make it easy for unauthorized persons to enter the site and devastate the interior. This alarming situation describes the Ostsee-Zeitung . It is particularly tragic that Bohnhorst Landhandel GmbH, the owner of the movable monument, has apparently remained idle. Planned investments of up to five million euros into the renovation and conversion of the castle into twelve residential units has so far been left out. These should be accommodated on three floors on over 1000 square meters of living space and contain places for outbuildings and parking facilities. Despite the existing building law, there are currently no building inspectorate to secure the building, such as the Rendite Real estate.

young people and vandalism

Unfortunately, the castle is not only the victim of the time, but also of vandalism. An increasing number of young people penetrates the area unauthorizedly, smeared the facades and thus continues to contribute to the expiry of the monument. The backyard areas are sometimes unsecured, which also simplifies the penetration. The dangers from potential building falls are not yet out of this state, but the insufficient securing of the construction site must be taken seriously. Nevertheless, there have been no signs of acute collapse.

importance of monument protection

The decline of the hunting lodge can not only be regarded as a loss for the region, but as a missed opportunity to preserve a piece of history for future generations. The Monument preservation has the task of maintaining culturally important buildings in its original form. The strict regulations that apply to monument owners are designed to avoid falsifications and to protect the structural integrity.

There are numerous funding opportunities for the owners, such as tax advantages for renovations that should make it possible to counter the decay. However, as always visible, the practical benefits of this aid often do not seem to arrive at the owner. At the same time, the scenic beauty and cultural values ​​that offer monuments as the hunting lodge are very popular and could serve as tourist attractions.

It remains to be hoped that the necessary steps will be taken to stop the hunting lodge in Schwerin-Friedrichsthal. Otherwise, this could not only be a cultural loss, but also another example of dealing with valuable buildings that tell the history of our region. Time is forced, and the desire of the community to see the lock again in new splendor could not be bigger.