New life for the flax mill: hotel plans in Hirschfelde!

New life for the flax mill: hotel plans in Hirschfelde!

in Hirschfelde is currently all about the old flax mill, a building with a proud history that was founded in 1845. Natascha Uhlherr and Christian Deuschl have now taken over the former apprenticeship home of the former flax mill, thereby giving new impulses for the historic industrial wasteland in the Rosenthal district. The district of Görlitz, who was the owner before the sale and had tried to get rid of the building since 2019, is pleased with the successful sale. Like Saxon, the buyer, managing director of Seelenzauber GmbH from Moorweis, offered 229,777.69 euros for the building.

The flax mill, which became known as the first machine flax mill in the Kingdom of Saxony, had experienced an eventful history over the years. From her beginnings with 400 employees, to the top with around 1,000 employees around 1870, to bankruptcy in 2000 and closure in 2003, it has strongly shaped the economic and social life in the region. Historically, the factory was not only a place of working, but also a place where the introduction of social achievements, such as the nursing care insurance company, played a pioneering role, such as wikipedia

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 are to be built on the ground floor. The family plans to live on the first floor and expect a move in autumn. But that's not all: In the coming year, a “romantic hotel” with five to seven rooms is to be created from the old building. This project could be an exciting enrichment for the region, although the implementation of the hotel also depends on many factors, such as monument and fire protection as well as financing.

"We would like to include the local population in our projects and enter into cooperation with regional companies," says Deuschl, who also has family roots in Upper Lusatia and is particularly connected to the region. It is to be hoped that the plans can be implemented, because the park around the building, which should be preserved, could become an inviting place for guests and locals. sachsen has been established as a cradle of industrial history for centuries, and the efforts to preserve and new use of historical buildings are more important than ever.

This is not only a piece of history, but could soon 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.