New hotel in Forst? Citizens and tourists urgently demand more rooms!
Preliminary construction request for a new hotel in Forst on the Southern Wine Route: A solution to the lack of accommodation.

New hotel in Forst? Citizens and tourists urgently demand more rooms!
Something is happening in Forst an der Weinstrasse - even if plans for a new hotel project have encountered major difficulties in the past. A preliminary building application is now to be extended, which will rekindle hope for accommodation that is urgently needed in the region. The planned location is at the northern entrance to the town, where a hotel could be built, reviving the idea of creating hotels in this picturesque corner. How Rhine Palatinate reports, the original hotel project encountered resistance five years ago, which ended in a referendum in 2021 and ended the project for the time being.
But why is a new hotel so necessary? There is currently a noticeable shortage of available hotel rooms in the region. Due to the closure of older providers, guest rooms are often fully booked up to two years in advance. This deficit underlines the urgency of a new hotel in Forst, which would not only benefit tourists passing through, but also the numerous regional events. After all, there are numerous vineyards, wine bars, restaurants, forests, castles and cycle paths in the area, all of which are magnets for visitors. According to a petition OpenPetition The demand for accommodation is increasing, which is being exacerbated by the increase in tourists during the corona pandemic. A new hotel could be a real asset to the village.
The future of hotel construction in Forst
But what are the plans really? The trade magazine hotel construction examines market development and location policy in the hotel sector and points out that project developers and investors must have a good hand in order to advance the construction of a hotel in the region. The challenges are enormous, but with a clear concept and the support of the community, the hotel project could have another chance.
The planned revitalization could not only create new jobs, but also revitalize entire village life in Forst. It is essential for the village community to take the right steps to make the most of the tourism opportunities. The pressure on those responsible to do something is growing, especially at a time when the region is increasingly in focus as a tourist destination.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether the new plans will find the necessary support. In Forst we are now watching with excitement to see how the situation will develop. It will be interesting to see whether it will soon be possible to stay in a hotel in this idyllic place again and explore the surrounding area.