Früher: Villa Strandidyll

Previous names: The name “Villa Strandidyll” 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: This building has a varied structure on the promenade side of the façade: the three-story main structure consists of two two-story corner risalits connected by a two-axis central wing. … The central wing is also complemented by a loggia construction, which only partially reflects the structure of the masonry façade behind it: On the ground floor, three massive columns create two large and two small sections, giving the impression of a four-axis structure. …

Year of construction: Probably around 1904

History/owners until 1945: Villa Strandidyll was probably built around 1904. From 1901 onwards, the Binz bathing administration published an annual local guide with a map of the town and a list of apartments. In 1903, a house (without a name) was marked on the town map at Strandpromenade 29. A year later, the accommodation directory listed: Strandpromenade 29, Villa Strandidyll, owner Markwardt, 50 rooms, 2 kitchens. In the 1905 Binz guide, owner Markwardt recommended 30 rooms and 2 kitchens. In 1906/07, Max Palm was named as the new owner. In an advertisement from 1906, he offered “wine for sale at wholesale prices. Villa Strandidyll, opposite the men’s baths.” A year later, he praised his guesthouse as follows: Villa Strandidyll, Binz, on the beach promenade. First-class house. Magnificent view of the sea. Apartments and furnished rooms in every price range. Significant price reductions in the early and late seasons. Max Palm.

Villa Strandidyll remained in the possession of Max Palm for many years. In 1934, Margarete Palm became the owner. And a year later, she handed over the guesthouse to Luise Müller. The 1935 Binz guidebook “Praktische Winke” (Practical Tips) said: “Haus Strandidyll. The tried and tested, good guesthouse on the beach. The 36 large balcony rooms have a magnificent view of the sea. Excellent, plentiful meals at reasonable prices. Particularly good children’s cuisine. New owner: Mrs. L. Müller.”

During the Second World War, many boys and girls were evacuated to rural areas. They were also accommodated in Villa Strandidyll as part of the Kinderlandverschickung (children’s evacuation program).

GDR era: In the accommodation directory “Ostseebad Binz Insel Rügen” (Baltic resort Binz, Rügen Island) from the summer of 1950, the house was listed as follows: Fremdenheim Strandidyll, owner Buchholz, 40 beds. In the following years, the villa housed apartments managed by the housing administration.

After 1990: Extensive renovation work in 1996/97 left the character of the building unchanged; the open loggias were not converted into closed living spaces. However, the former steel loggia structures on the promenade side were replaced by corresponding wooden structures (from the book “Pommersche Bäderarchitektur” by Wolfgang Schneider & Torsten Seegert).

Current use: Vacation homes and apartments

Photos: Boy Collection, Binzer Bucht Tourismus Collection, Binzer Bucht Tourismus

Text: Binzer Bucht Tourismus