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Schanzenzelt about to end: Rising fees threaten cultural oasis!
Altona: Schanzenzelt faces financial challenges – increasing the land use fee could jeopardize the future of cultural offerings.
Schanzenzelt about to end: Rising fees threaten cultural oasis!
In Hamburg, the fate of the Schanzenzelt could quickly come to a head. Every year the tent attracts numerous visitors with its concerts, children's circus and readings. But the news from the Altona district office is anything but rosy. How NDR reports, the district office is planning to increase the land use fee by a whopping 10,000 percent, from the previous 5 cents to 55 cents per square meter. What this means for the operator Arne Köhler is clear: the costs for the ski jump tent rise from 2,500 euros to an incredible 30,000 euros per season.
What makes matters worse is that the tent has never made a profit. Köhler, who has always tried to cover the costs through entrance fees and drink sales, is now considering giving up the tent after this season. “We don’t see any concessions from the authorities,” he says, expressing his concerns. The operators of the open-air cinema in the Schanzenpark are also affected by this increase, which further endangers the future of the popular open-air events in the area.
Permissions and Conditions
It is clear that certain conditions must be met for special uses such as the ski jump tent. According to the regulations hamburg.com The use must not violate nature conservation or landscape protection regulations. It is also important that the interests of citizens seeking relaxation are safeguarded. There must be no significant restriction or nuisance for residents, and the green space must be protected from disproportionate damage.
In order to obtain a special use permit, some documents are necessary, including an informal application and documents that explain the type and extent of use. The decision on permission is at the discretion of the responsible authority, so there is no guaranteed entitlement to it. Permission can only be granted for part of the green area in order to ensure its use for other people seeking recreation.
A look at the future
If the fee increase is actually implemented, the question is whether cultural events such as the Schanzenzelt and the open-air cinema can continue to be a focal point for the Hamburg population. Without financial support from the city, the popular meeting place in Schanzenpark could become quiet in the future. The concerns of Arne Köhler and the numerous fans of the Schanzenzelt are more than justified, and it will be interesting to see what happens next. After all, no one wants to miss the lively atmosphere in the Schanzenviertel that is associated with such great events.