Villa Glückspilz

Villa Glückspilz

Ostseebad Binz
Strandpromenade 16

Former house names: The house name “Villa Glückspilz” has been retained from the opening until today.

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

Brick buildings are usually 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 the Warmbad with the municipal administration) and the Haus Kliesow in the main street (formerly the post office building). The Villa Glückspilz was built by Victor Adolph Wilhelm von Koerber, who was district administrator on Rügen until 1896. Perhaps his role as senior government councillor and district administrator played a role in the choice of architectural style for the villa.

Built: Around 1894

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

It can be assumed that the villa had already been sold again after its construction and before 1905. The 1905 Binz guide said: Villa Glückspilz, owned by Miss v. Lücken, managed by Frau Linge, 22 rooms, 4 kitchens (note: the castellan is the supervisor or administrator of a larger 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 directly on the beach promenade, very close to the landing stage. Quiet, elegant houses with every comfort. Large and small rooms, almost all with a view of the sea, some with kitchens on request, in all price ranges. Rented only to Christians.

In the following years, Mrs. M. Linge managed the house, and later also owned it. The 1925 Binz travel guide “Praktische Winke” referred to it as the “Haus Glückspilz.” Well-managed lodging house with an unobstructed view of the sea, close to the family pool and landing stage. Large airy rooms with verandas and balconies. Functionally furnished, very good beds. Excellent food. Owner Mrs. M. Linge

In Griebens travel guide volume 65 Rügen from 1935, Mrs. M. Linge was named as the long-standing owner.

GDR period: In GDR times, the building was used, among other things, as a residential building.

After 1990: After 1990, the building was extensively renovated. Holiday apartments and suites were created.

Present use: holiday apartments and rooms

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

Text: Binzer Bucht Tourismus