Title: The Sale of Karlsburg Castle: A New Chapter Begins
In an unexpected turn of events, the state parliament in Schwerin gave its green light to the sale of the Karlsburg Castle ensemble in Vorpommern-Greifswald. The price of 250,000 euros fell significantly short of earlier estimates, with experts pegging the castle's market value, including the park and outbuildings, at around one million euros in 2019. Despite the lower-than-expected price, the deal moved forward, with one potential buyer withdrawing due to increased construction costs.
The castle has now found a new owner in Helmuth Freiherr von Maltzahn, an established figure in the real estate world who already owns Ulrichshusen Castle in the Mecklenburg Lake District. With a vision to transform this historic property, he plans to renovate the castle and utilize it as a medical training center. Moreover, elderly individuals in need of care and community spaces are also in the pipeline, along with possibilities for hosting tourist events.
During the GDR era, Karlsburg Castle housed the Institute for Diabetes Research and Treatment. Post 2019, Greifswald University Medicine used the castle before ultimately handing it back to the state. Culture Minister Bettina Martin (SPD) has highlighted the commitment of the new owner to respect the castle's listed status in all of its renovations. In a confident statement, she assured that the state's interests are secure.
Timeline of the Session in the State Parliament
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- With a light touch from the state parliament in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the sale of Karlsburg Castle was finalized at a lower-than-expected price, conceding to construction costs concerns.
- Helmuth Freiherr von Maltzahn secured the purchase of Karlsburg Castle in Vorpommern-Greifswald, eyeing its renovation as a medical training center and senior living facility.
- Bettina Martin, Culture Minister from the SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, emphasized the commitment of the new owner, Helmuth Freiherr von Maltzahn, to renovate Karlsburg Castle while adhering to its listed status.
- The state parliament in Schwerin endorsed the sale of the iconic Karlsburg Castle to Helmuth Freiherr von Maltzahn, facilitating the conversion of the property into a center for medical training, senior living, and community events.
Bettina Martin's concerns about the impact of construction costs on the buyer's decision were put to rest, as Helmuth Freiherr von Maltzahn proceeded with the purchase of the historic castle ensemble in Karlsburg. With a combination of medical training facilities, senior living quarters, and community spaces planned, Klarsburg Castle is set to take on a new life while preserving its historical charm and significance.
