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

Architecture: In the book “Pommersche Bäderarchitektur” (Pomeranian Spa Architecture) by Wolfgang Schneider & Torsten Seegert, the hotel is described as follows: This building has a historically conditioned structure divided into three main axes, which are in turn further subdivided. In front of the three-story main building is a richly decorated loggia structure that extends across the entire width of the house. This loggia construction echoes the axial structure of the main body. The left side of the building and the central area are each topped by a three-axis gable construction, while a tower-like structure forms the top of the right side. … The wrought-iron fence did not survive the changing times; it was replaced by a similarly simple wooden counterpart.

Year of construction: 1901/02

History/owners until 1945:In March 1901, Mr. G. Grams submitted a building application for a guest house on the beach promenade. Villa Salve had already been standing next to the property since 1899. The new guesthouse was named “Seeadler” and first appeared in the Binz accommodation directory in 1902 with 40 rooms and 3 kitchens. Mrs. Grams ran the business for several years. In 1913, Miss E. Vogel was named as the owner. There is no information available for the war years. In 1920, Peter Lebek took over Villa Seeadler: The first-class guesthouse had modern and very elegantly furnished rooms with running hot and cold water. The first-class catering was highlighted. There is information about Peter Lebek as the owner until 1939.

Against the backdrop of increasing bombing raids during the Second World War and the serious supply problems in the cities, around 2.5 million boys and girls were evacuated to rural areas by the end of the war. The 10- to 14-year-olds were mostly accommodated by class in one of around 9,000 camps. This also happened in Binz in more than 15 houses, including the Villa Seeadler.

GDR era: In 1953, expropriation took place in the name of “Aktion Rose.” Subsequently, the NVA took over the Villa Seeadler as the Walter Empacher recreation center.

After 1990: After 1990, Willi Plattes acquired several houses on the promenade, including Villa Seeadler.

In the course of renovation measures in 1995/96, the building was adapted to modern requirements. The basic structure of the open loggias on the sea side remained untouched; However, the steel construction of the loggias with surrounding closed balustrades was rebuilt as a wooden construction with vertical bar balustrades. … (from the book “Pommersche Bäderarchitektur” by Wolfgang Schneider & Torsten Seegert).

After modernization, the apartments were sold as condominiums, which have been marketed to tourists since 1997.

Current use: Vacation homes and apartments

Interesting facts/anecdotes: Right from the start, the villa made headlines in the Stralsundische Zeitung newspaper in 1902: Binz, January 16 (burglary) In our town, attempts have already been made in several places to break into the villas. On Wednesday night, two brazen individuals attempted to break down the doors of the “Seeadler” villa here, but were prevented from doing so by the residents of the house and had to leave empty-handed.

Photos: Boy Collection, Binzer Bucht Tourismus Collection, Binzer Bucht Tourismus/Christian Thiele

Text: Klaus Boy, Binzer Bucht Tourismus