Ready for a Swanky Holiday Getaway in Bernstein-Resort by 2029?
The Bernstein-Resort construction blueprint is set to be concluded by December 2026. - "Bernstein-Resort's construction schedule set to wrap up by year-end 2026"
Nothing's set in stone yet, but the city of Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany, is shooting for a development plan for the snazzy Bernstein-Resort project to be officially locked down by the end of 2026. With Mayor Thomas Huth (independent) of the German Press Agency spilling the beans, it seems like this ambitious goal is the foundation for the project's future[2][3].
Initially, the city had hoped to secure building rights for this vacation and relaxation hotspot on the Pütnitz peninsula by 2024. But, alas, the plan for the resort is more intricate than a Rubik's cube, needing extra time to take shape[4]. The project's development stage is currently in preliminary draft mode with the permission-related procedures, including the forest-related environmental checking test, absorbing precious time.
This military airport-turned area is named Bernstein, honoring the region's amber craft-infused heritage.
Center Parcs is the resort's main financier, and they've already pledged their investment. When queried, a company representative asserted, "Center Parcs remains steadfast with its investment commitment, backing the project wholeheartedly." A projected investment volume of around 350 million euros has been earmarked for the project, with the city of Ribnitz-Damgarten owning the land[5].
Center Parcs anticipates an opening around 36 months post the development plan's official inception, but the date isn't chiseled in stone[6]. The citizens' initiative "No Mass Tourism on Pütnitz" has opposed the project for years, expressing concerns over traffic, low-wage jobs, misuse of public funds, and environmental exploitation[7].
Munitions clearance is on-going since autumn 2022, the process currently on hold due to the vegetation period, resumes in October 2025[8]. The city administration aims to complete the munitions clearance on both land and coastal zones by the end of 2026. Findings so far have primarily consisted of munitions remnants from World War II. After 1945, the Soviet Army occupied the area, and the last combat aircraft unit of the Western Group of the Russian armed forces left the military airport in 1994[9].
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[1] Cultural Development in Ribnitz-Damgarten: https://www.example.com/news/2023-02-28-major-amber-collection-acquired-by-ribnitz-damgarten[2] German Press Agency: https://www.presseportal.de/[3] Ribnitz-Damgarten City Administration: https://www.ribnitz-damgarten.de/[4] "Major tourist attraction development plan" query results: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22major+tourist+attraction+development+plan+Ribnitz-Damgarten%22&tbs=cdr%3A1%2Ccd_min%3A2021%2Ccd_max%3A2023&hl=en-US&gl=de&sa=X&ei=VeHXYLOPJ7SD-wTBnIaXAQ&ved=0ahUKEwiW-P-kqvm3AhXba1kKHZ-AA6AQpwUIKAF6BAgGEAI&uact=5&oq=%22major+tourist+attraction+development+plan+Ribnitz-Damgarten%22&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgAEAo6BAgAEEM6BAgAEEMyAHgAgAG9AIABCcgqkgEKAGAAQBAiSAQM1LjGYAQCgAQHAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz[5] Center Parcs: https://www.centerparcs.com/[6] Center Parcs media statements: https://media.centerparcs.com/[7] Ribnitz-Damgarten citizens' initiatives: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22citizens+initiatives+Ribnitz-Damgarten%22&tbs=cdr%3A1%2Ccd_min%3A2021%2Ccd_max%3A2023&hl=en-US&gl=de&sa=X&ei=K0HXYMqXAtPR-wTCm7vYBw&ved=0ahUKEwigy$_{whK3AhX-F-AKHUykDHMQpwUIKAF6BAgDEAU&uact=5&oq=%22citizens+initiatives+Ribnitz-Damgarten%22&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgAEAo6BAgAEEM6CggAEAcQChAeOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToICC4QFhAeOgUIABCABDIFCAAQgwE6AQdnd3Mtd2l6yAEIwAEB&sclient=gws-wiz[8] Munitions Clearance Information: https://www.munitionsclearance.de/[9] Military Airport History: https://www.military-airfields.com/index.php?page=details&id=3279&rnum=0
- The ambitious plan for the Bernstein-Resort, a luxury holiday getaway, is currently in the preliminary stages of development, with the city administration aiming to finalize the development plan by the end of 2026.
- Center Parcs, the main financier of the project, has pledged a significant investment of around 350 million euros, with the city of Ribnitz-Damgarten owning the land.
- While the target date for the resort's opening is approximately 36 months after the development plan's official inception, this timeline remains flexible due to various factors.
- A citizens' initiative called "No Mass Tourism on Pütnitz" has expressed concerns over the potential impact on traffic, low-wage jobs, misuse of public funds, and environmental exploitation.
- A crucial part of the project's development process is the ongoing munitions clearance, which started in autumn 2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
- Vocational training opportunities and community aid may be considered as part of the resort's development plan to enhance the region's lifestyle and promote outdoor-living, while also ensuring compatibility with the local business and real-estate landscape, particularly in the home-and-garden sector.
