Bruchköbel sells campsite Bärensee for only 1 euro!

Bruchköbel sells campsite Bärensee for only 1 euro!

The city of Bruchköbel is faced with a significant step: The administration plans to sell the Bärensee campsite in the Main-Kinzig district. This step takes place at a symbolic price of only one euro. However, the decision is not easy, as an investment backlog of an estimated eight to ten million euros forces the city to renovate. These financial burdens are handed over to the new operator, a committed camper, who has already developed a operating concept that has been examined by an auditor. An outlook on the sales process shows that the city council will vote on the draft resolution on March 25, 2025. In the event of approval, the sale could be carried out by January 1, 2026, which turns the place into private hands.

The Bärensee campsite has an eventful history for Bruchköbel. In the past, it was an important source of income for the city. But in recent years, the location has turned into a subsidy business. An essential factor here is the considerable investment backlog, which primarily affects the renovation of channels and power lines. In the winter of 2023/2024, the space from water pipe fractures suffered several weeks without water, which further tightened.

tensions between city and tenants

The relationship between the city administration and the tenants is tense. A dispute in 2023 on deleting the successor lease regulation and a lease increase led to displeasure among the campers. In addition, the operation of the campsite is not regarded as a municipal task, which favored the decision to privatize privatization. The city plans to take over the campsite employees and to use in other areas. The vehicles and equipment of the square remain the property of the city.

The new management will also face major challenges. Not only the necessary fire protection regulations have to be observed, but extensive changes to the square must also be made. According to current estimates, around 80 percent of the properties do not correspond to the current regulations. This is particularly unfortunate because the new operator plans to make the campsite a place of wellbeing and address social challenges. However, it is uncertain whether all residents can afford the necessary renovations.

necessary discussions and legal framework conditions

Another hurdle before the sale is the necessary discussions with the adjacent city of Hanau. The campsite lies on its district, which requires additional coordination. In addition, there is currently no development plan for the Bear Lake, and it is crucial that the place does not decrease to the speculation object.

The legal requirements for campsites place high demands on operators. For this, specific fire protection precautions must be taken. Among other things, it must be ensured that access to the fire brigade and emergency services is given and that the internal development has a certain quality. The hygiene requirements are also important in view of the required drinking water supply, even if this is not mandatory.

Overall, there is a new beginning for the Bärensee campsite, which brings with it both opportunities and challenges. Bruchköbel is at the beginning of a change that could change both the cityscape and the leisure opportunities on site. It remains to be seen how the city council will decide on March 25 and how the new operator can master the diverse challenges.