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From lost place to cultural jewel: Weimar's broadcasting hall will come to life in 2028!
The historic radio station in Weimar will be converted into a cultural center by 2028. Donations and monument protection initiatives support the renovation.
From lost place to cultural jewel: Weimar's broadcasting hall will come to life in 2028!
A historic building in Weimar is brought to life: The former radio station, which remained unused for many years, will be converted into a new cultural center by 2028. Martin Kranz, founder of the Sendehalle Weimar Foundation, bought the impressive building at auction a year ago for one million euros and is now putting a lot of effort into the renovation. 11 million euros have already been raised for the renovation, and the financing is made up of a combination of private donations, donor money and 5.2 million euros from federal funds. That reports daily news.
The renovation work is extensive because the building has an eventful past: it once served as a memorial hall for the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and later as a radio station in the GDR. After the MDR moved out at the turn of the millennium, the building stood empty for a full 25 years. But now the walls are coming back to life, and around 300 tons of rubbish that had accumulated in the building have already been removed by volunteers.
Experts on board
Experienced experts, including historians, monument conservators and structural engineers, are working together on the renovation to make the building shine in new splendor. In the basement, 47 walls have already been removed in order to restore the building to its original condition. The first events took place on the upper floor in September 2025, where the rooms are currently in good and usable condition, even if they have not yet been completely renovated.
The planning application for the complete renovation is currently being prepared and although there are still many unresolved questions about the history of the house, the opening of the cultural center in 2028 could provide clarifying answers. The sound of time will soon echo through the halls again, and anticipation for this cultural highlight is growing.
Monument preservation and preservation of historical sites
The promotion of such projects is an important concern of the German Foundation for Monument Protection, which has been committed to the preservation of threatened architectural monuments since it was founded in 1985. This largest private monument preservation initiative in Germany is not only dedicated to saving endangered monuments, but also offers educational programs and supports around 600 projects annually. In total, over 7,500 monuments were funded with more than 750 million euros, which is a strong sign of the preservation of our cultural identity. Further information can be found on the foundation's website: German Monument Protection Foundation.
The Weimar broadcasting hall could therefore not only become a place of encounter and culture, but also an example of how committed people and institutions work together to preserve and reinterpret history.