Previous names: The name “Villa Glückspilz” has been retained since the building opened.

Architecture: As the only brick building on the promenade, Villa Glückspilz stands out from its neighbors with its crenellated gables reminiscent of North German brick Gothic architecture. (Source: “Landhäuser & Villen am Meer – Rügen & Hiddensee” by Barbara Finke and Beatrice Pippia)

Brick buildings are mostly public buildings and have a special significance or function, such as churches, town halls, or similar. Brick buildings can also be found in Binz, such as the Protestant church, the Haus des Gastes (formerly a warm bath with the seat of the municipal administration), and the Haus Kliesow on Hauptstraße (formerly the post office building). Villa Glückspilz was built by Victor Adolph Wilhelm von Koerber, who was district administrator on Rügen until 1896. Perhaps his role as senior government official and district administrator played a part in the choice of architectural style for the villa.

Year of construction: Around 1894

History/owners until 1945: District Administrator von Koerber built Villa Quisisana in 1890 and Villa Glückspilz next door four years later. The book “Landhäuser & Villen am Meer – Rügen & Hiddensee” (Country Houses & Villas by the Sea – Rügen & Hiddensee) by Barbara Finke and Beatrice Pippia states: The rapid development of the town in the 1890s also encouraged Victor von Koerber to invest in spa tourism. Four years after the construction of the summer villa (note: “Quisisana”), he had the Villa Glückspilz guest house built on the neighboring property.

It can be assumed that the villa was sold again after its construction and before 1905. The 1905 Binz guide stated: “Villa Glückspilz, owner Miss v. Lücken, castellan Mrs. Linge, 22 rooms, 4 kitchens” (note: a castellan is the supervisor or administrator of a large estate).

Four years later, in the 1909 Binz guide, both houses were advertised together without specifically naming the owners: Haus Quisisana and Haus Glückspilz. Both are located directly on the beach promenade, in close proximity to the landing stage. Quiet, elegant houses with all mod cons. Large and small rooms, almost all with sea views, some with kitchens on request, in all price ranges. Rental to Christians only.

In the following years, Mrs. M. Linge ran the house, later also as the owner. This is what the 1925 Binz guide “Praktische Winke” said: Haus Glückspilz. Well-run guesthouse with unobstructed sea views, close to the family bathing beach and the landing stage. Large, airy rooms with verandas and balconies. Appropriately equipped, very good beds. Excellent catering. Owner Mrs. M. Linge

Mrs. M. Linge was also named as the long-time owner in Grieben’s travel guide Volume 65 Rügen from 1935.

GDR era: During the GDR era, the building was used as a residential building, among other things.

After 1990: After 1990, the building underwent extensive renovation. Holiday homes and apartments were created.

Current use: Holiday homes and apartments

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

Text: Binzer Bucht Tourismus