Lutz Lange Belzturm in Cumosen: a new tourism goal!

Lutz Lange Belzturm in Cumosen: a new tourism goal!

The former border tower in Cumlos recently caused a sensation when he changed hands for an impressive 156,000 euros at an auction in Berlin. The minimum bid began at a modest 5,000 euros, but at this year's summer auction at Deutsche Grundstücksauktions AG (DGA) on June 27, the border tower was the most credited object. Lutz Lange, an entrepreneur from Wittenberge and operator of the Waldbad in Seehausen, was ultimately able to win the bidding battle after he highlighted his original budget planning, which started at 100,000 euros, to up to 200,000 euros [Nordkurier] (/Regional/Prignitz/Lutz-Lange-Hat-DDR-Grenzturm-in-Cumlosen-Ersteigt-Hat-Hat-Hat-Het-Vor-Damit-3720563).

A total of 65 bidders competed at the auction, but from a bid of 10,000 euros there were only five in the race. The voltage rose rapidly when the price rose to 100,000 euros within a few minutes. In the end there were two that competed for the coveted tower until Lutz finally got the contract [AZ-Online] (/Altmark/Seehausen/Seehaeuser-Waldbad operator-Lange-Einertigt-Hemaligen-Border-Lord-Limit

Planning for the border tower

lutz Lange already has big plans for the former border tower. According to his statements, three holiday apartments and a museum are to be created on the upper floor, which addresses the history of the border twach tower and the inner German border. Access to the museum will be free for both tourists and locals, so that the historical legacy is kept alive.

A café is not planned because the location is classified as unfavorable for regular visitors. Instead, long wants to use the cultural and tourist potentials of the area. Boat tours and bicycle trips, which lead from the Hotel Alte Oilmühle in Wittenberge to the border tower, are part of the project. In addition, a cooperation with the blue light museum in Beuster is aimed at under the direction of Ralf von Hagen [Nordkurier] (/Regional/Prignitz/Lutz-Lange-Hat-Hat-DDR-Grenzturm-in-Cumlosen-Einstertigt-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-3720563) [AZ-Online] (/Altmark/Seehausen/Seehaeuser-Waldbad operator-Lange-firsthemalt-borders-borders-border trum-93811272.html).

renovation plans and financing

The renovation of the listed tower is estimated at around 250,000 to 300,000 euros, a financial burden, which can long without borrowing. The work is planned in 2025 so that everything will be completed in time for the State Garden Show 2027 in Wittenberge. With the experience that has long gained in conversion of listed objects such as Klert Kletke and the chapel in Klein Linde, it is well equipped for this project.

The border tower in Cumlosen is part of a variety of border monuments on the former inner German border, which serve as places of commemoration and memory, many of which indicate the history of the division of Germany Wikipedia.