Oberhof's suspension bridge: multi -million dollar investment for tourism!

Oberhof's suspension bridge: multi -million dollar investment for tourism!

in Oberhof is bubbling with excitement: A new pedestrian suspension bridge called "Skywalk" is in the starting blocks and could soon spice up tourism in the region. However, while the plans are already in the pipeline, the decision on the preliminary building request has been broke in the district office for months. According to Insuedthueringen However, a decision by the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district at the end of the month. The anticipation for the Skywalk is increasing!

A huge project: The planned bridge is to be built between the Wadeberg in Oberhof and the adjacent sports facilities on the other side of the valley. With a length of 500 meters and a height of 60 meters, it is not only a real magnet for the locals, but also for tourists. Estimated costs of around five million euros are on the calculation list. Managing Director Arndt Brüne from Skywalk Willingen GmbH is optimistic and reports on positive signals on the part of the responsible authorities. "There is no evidence of concerns about our project," he says.

a show garden for sports enthusiasts

similar to the Skywalk construction in Willingen, which served as a model and has already succeeded, the bridge should also act as an attraction in Oberhof as a cross-season. It is estimated that around 100,000 visitors are expected annually. You can imagine how much the local gastronomy and the traders look forward to the increase to guests! The overall environment of sports enthusiasts and the attractive location in the low mountain range do the rest to keep Oberhof very popular in the tourism competition.

The investors deliberately put in Oberhof when planning, which is not least related to an idea during a vacation one of the managing directors. The city administration is behind the project and emphasizes that open questions about parking spaces and sanitary facilities have to be clarified together with the investors. Gastro entrepreneurs from the region were consistently positive about the planning and support the initiative.

visitor -friendly pricing policy

In order to make the visitors a tasty offer, the admission prices for the Skywalk should be in a similar framework as in Willingen. Adults can look forward to 8 euros at the expense of 11 euros and children. The bridge is said to be open all year round and therefore not only in summer, but also during the winter months a goal for excursions. This change could be the key to a year -round business for the region.

Now it just has to be seen whether the district office grants the final building preliminary decision. But one thing is certain: Oberhof shows that it has something in the quiver to give tourism new swing in the place. A big project that could shape the region and offer visitors an unforgettable experience!