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New life for the Mittelmühle: youth hostel planned in Meiningen!
The city of Meiningen is planning to build a youth hostel in the former Mittelmühle to promote tourism and social development.
New life for the Mittelmühle: youth hostel planned in Meiningen!
Something is happening in Meiningen! The city administration has decided to build a new youth hostel on the site of the old Mittelmühle. This was officially announced, and on Tuesday the signing of a declaration of intent between the city, the regional association of the German Youth Hostel Association and the property owner is on the agenda. This is a significant step towards revitalizing a long-forgotten corner of the city.
The orphaned site of the Mittelmühle, which has fallen into disrepair for years, is now to be given a new function. The private owner's failed renovation plans have already been shelved and the city wants to acquire the property before it is transferred to the youth hostel. Positive feedback from the Thuringian State Administration Office regarding the funding gives those responsible support for their project. The conversion plans were also discussed in the building committee, and the idea of transforming the old mill into modern accommodation for young travelers met with widespread approval MDR reports that ....
Added value for the region
The planned youth hostel not only aims to offer travelers inexpensive accommodation. In addition, the project represents real added value for the social and tourist development of the region. With the new youth hostel, Meiningen would like to specifically appeal to younger holidaymakers and offer them an inviting base for exploring the surrounding area. The youth hostels in Germany have stood for tolerance, inclusion and international understanding for over 100 years, and with this development Meiningen joins this successful concept Youth Hostel reports that....
The city has also brought the private property owner on board, and it seems that all players are pulling together to make sensible use of the area on the corner of Am Mittel Rasen and Mauergasse. Given the high quality standards and modern facilities that characterize youth hostels, a new gem for travelers could emerge in Meiningen. In addition, access for everyone, regardless of origin or financial means, is one of the principles of the German Youth Hostel Association, which further increases the attractiveness of the project inSüdthüringen reports that ….
A look at the infrastructure
The youth hostel could not only offer a new accommodation option, but also provide a nudge into the local economy. The planned renovations come at a time when tourist demand in the region is constantly increasing. There are now around 400 youth hostels in Germany, which are not only suitable for school trips and group trips, but also for family holidays and seminars. Meiningen could become a popular destination for school classes, families and young travelers who want to discover the region for themselves Jugendherberge reports that....
All in all, the signs point to growth and change in Meiningen. The construction of the youth hostel could be the starting point for positive development that the region has been waiting for for a long time.