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New life for the flax spinning mill: hotel plans in Hirschfelde!
Natascha Uhlherr and Christian Deuschl buy the old flax spinning mill in Hirschfelde, plan to convert it into a hotel and plan regional cooperation.
New life for the flax spinning mill: hotel plans in Hirschfelde!
In Hirschfelde, everything currently revolves around the old flax spinning mill, a building with a proud history that was founded in 1845. Natascha Uhlherr and Christian Deuschl have now taken over the former apprentice dormitory of the former flax spinning mill and are thus providing new impetus for the historic industrial wasteland in the Rosenthal district. The Görlitz district, which was the owner before the sale and had been trying to get rid of the building since 2019, is pleased with the successful sale. How Saxon reported that the buyers, managing directors of Seelenzauber GmbH from Moorenweis, had offered 229,777.69 euros for the building.
The flax spinning mill, which became known as the first machine flax spinning mill in the Kingdom of Saxony, had an eventful history over the years. From its beginnings with 400 employees, to its peak with around 1,000 employees around 1870, to bankruptcy in 2000 and closure in 2003, it has had a strong influence on economic and social life in the region. Historically, the factory was not only a place of work, but also a place where the introduction of social benefits such as the health insurance fund played a pioneering role Wikipedia holds on.
New plans for the old industry
Uhlherr and Deuschl have big plans for the property. Office and storage rooms, an event area and even a DHL parcel shop will be built on the ground floor. The family plans to live on the first floor and expects to move in the fall. But that's not all: next year, the old building will be turned into a “romantic hotel” with five to seven rooms. This project could represent an exciting enrichment for the region, although the implementation of the hotel depends on many factors, such as monument and fire protection as well as financing.
“We would like to involve the local population in our projects and enter into collaborations with regional companies,” says Deuschl, who also has family roots in Upper Lusatia and therefore feels particularly connected to the region. It remains to be hoped that the plans can be implemented, as the park around the building, which is to be preserved, could become a welcoming place for guests and locals. Saxony has established itself as a cradle of industrial history for centuries, and efforts to preserve and repurpose historic buildings are more important than ever.
This means that the old flax spinning mill is not only a piece of history, but could soon also become a lively part of today's life in Hirschfelde. Imagine how the old walls could shine in new splendor and attract visitors - that sounds like a promising chapter for the region.