Previous names: The name “Villa Glückauf” has been retained since the hotel opened.

Architecture: In the book “Pommersche Bäderarchitektur” (Pomeranian Spa Architecture) by Wolfgang Schneider & Torsten Seegert, the building is described as follows: “In terms of its appearance, this complex is not unlike an urban Wilhelminian style villa. The plastered three-story corner building is characterized by its high base. One wing faces Wylichstraße, while the corner tower facing Marienstraße is a three-story square loggia structure with pilaster strips and floral decor. The flat roof is adorned with an attic-like balustrade.”

Year of construction: Around 1904

History/owners until 1945: Villa Glückauf was first listed in the residential directory in 1905: Wylichstraße 12, Villa Glückauf, owner Fritz Bollow, 20 rooms, 2 kitchens.

Four years later, the Binz guide stated: Wylichstraße 10, Villa Glückauf, with the accompanying advertisement: “First-class guesthouse, quiet location close to the beach, with magnificent views of the forest and lake, recommends its well-appointed and modern rooms with electric lighting and verandas, as well as apartments with kitchens. No compulsory board except for breakfast.”

In 1920, the owner changed. It was named after a Mrs. Ziesemer, later Mrs. Ziesemer-Schneider.

In the 1928 Binz guide, an advertisement for the house stated: “Pension Villa Glückauf, elegant, quiet house with garden, close to the beach. View of the sea and forest. High, airy rooms, all with loggia or verandas, including single rooms. Electric light. Excellent catering. Pre- and post-season discounts. House servant at the train station and steamboat. Information: owner Mrs. Architect Schneider.“

In 1935, a certain E. Noetzel was named as the owner in the travel guide ”Praktische Winke – Ostseebad Binz auf Rügen” (Practical Tips – Baltic Sea Resort Binz on Rügen). Later, it became Mr. Robert Meußling.

GDR era: During the GDR era, Villa Glückauf was used as a residential building and for vacation rentals, among other things.

After 1990: In the mid-1990s, the Schulten family from Emsbüren bought the villa and renovated it extensively. The privately run apartment building was opened in August 1998. At the end of 2017, Rösing Touristik GmbH acquired Villa Glückauf.

Current use: Privately run apartment building

Photos: Binzer Bucht Tourismus collection, Lutz Grünke, Binzer Bucht Tourismus/Christian Thiele

Text: Klaus Boy, Binzer Bucht Tourismus