Hambachtal Holiday Park: Fear of insolvency – What will become of the popular destination?

Hambachtal Holiday Park: Fear of insolvency – What will become of the popular destination?

The Hambachtal holiday park, once a tourist hotspot in the Hunsrück, has filed for bankruptcy. This bad news was delivered to the district court in Idar-Oberstein on September 2, 2025 Lokalo.de reported. However, operation of the extensive facility in Hunsrück near Oberhambach will initially continue while the insolvency administrator Annemarie Dhonau holds the reins.

The reasons for bankruptcy are obvious and complex. Declining revenue, exorbitant energy costs and the ongoing consequences of the corona pandemic have noticeably put pressure on the budget. In addition, there is a significant investment backlog that urgently needs to be addressed after 40 years of operation. Important facilities such as the swimming pool and the sanitary facilities require urgent modernization.

A look into the present

At a works meeting last Tuesday, the 86 employees were informed about the situation. This is a shock for them and the region, as the holiday park has been an important economic factor since it opened in 1980. Two thirds of the 218 holiday homes and 48 apartments are currently empty, which makes the precarious situation even worse. Demand has noticeably decreased, a situation that is problematic not only for the employees but also for the surrounding businesses that benefit from the park.

Political representatives, including District Administrator Miroslaw Kowalski and Mayor Matthias König, are surprised by the news of the bankruptcy. However, they have signaled that the district administration will support the insolvency administrator in finding an investor. However, financial assistance cannot be provided, which further complicates the situation.

The way forward

The next steps are urgent. Annemarie Dhonau is planning initial discussions with potential investors in the coming days. In an interview, she explained that the biggest challenge was bringing all the stakeholders involved together to save the holiday park. If no investor is found within the next three months, the future of the holiday park will become even more uncertain tagesschau.de notes.

It remains to be seen whether the renowned holiday destination, which has been a beacon of the region over the years, can be revitalized with a new vision. The Hambachtal holiday park is now at a crucial turning point, and everyone involved is called upon to provide impetus to return to its glory days.