Big plans for the oil pier: renovation and holiday paradise on the fjord!

Big plans for the oil pier: renovation and holiday paradise on the fjord!

With new plans for the former oil pier site on the Kiel Fjord, the municipality of Mönkeberg wants to bring a breath of fresh air into tourist use. Holiday apartments and an attractive restaurant mile are planned, which will transform the area into an attraction for visitors. But the road there is rocky. The past decades of use of the oil pier as a fuel storage facility have left clear traces - contaminated sites from the Second World War are burdening the site, and the renovation costs amount to an impressive 16 million euros. Investors are welcome to submit applications until January 16, 2026 to do their part in the redevelopment of the area kn-online.de.

An initial clean-up has already taken place. The municipality of Mönkeberg, owner of the site, is responsible for the remediation of the contaminated site, which includes replacing the contaminated soil and building a new sheet pile wall. These measures are necessary to enable safe use. So far, 7,000 tons of gravel sand have already been used, and the first phase of explosive ordnance testing is running parallel to this. Prime Minister Daniel Günther recently presented funding worth 2,219,685 euros from the EU program for regional development, informs amt-schrevenborn.de.

Literary highlights from Preetz

While construction work is progressing in Mönkeberg, the Preetz writer Berit Glanz is also causing a stir. Her latest publication, the novel “Under a Wide Sky,” which will be published in summer 2025, is set in Iceland between the years 1900 and the present day and addresses migration and longing. Glanz, who has lived in Reykjavík since 2021 and previously studied in this fascinating city, brings her readers closer to a piece of Icelandic identity. In addition to her literature, she also works as a local producer for German editorial teams and is regularly active in the media about Icelandic society, as [berit Glanz.de](https://www.berit Glanz.de/) reports.

Berit Glanz has earned a permanent place in the literary scene since her debut novel “Pixeltanzer” in 2019. In addition to novels, she has also published essays and columns and is active on social media. Her wide range of topics reflects her great interest in digitalization and media change.

Animal welfare in focus

Another topic that is currently causing a stir are the abandoned rabbits that were found in the Rantzauer Forest. The Henstedt-Ulzburg animal shelter has discovered several emaciated animals and is suspected that an influencer with over 400,000 followers is responsible for the abandonment. A piece of evidence has already been submitted to the police to get to the bottom of this matter. The animals waiting for a home need quick help and attention while authorities investigate the case.

In positive news from Kiel, student Annika Herale is currently completing an educational internship in Tanzania. She looks after 50 children there, organizes lessons and plays with them - an experience that is characterized by cultural exchange and education, despite the challenges she faces on site. A little tip for interns: Light-colored clothing is less recommended because the children like to grab things!

The planned developments in Mönkeberg are a sign of the future. Whether in literature, animal protection or through volunteer work, the people here are active and shape their surroundings with a lot of enthusiasm. So let’s stay tuned to see how the situation will develop!