The community of Willingen im Upland wants to establish itself more strongly as an adventure and family holiday destination.
"We want to get away from club tourism," said Mayor Thomas Trachte (non-party).
This is not a new finding, the municipality has been addressing the target groups for active and family holidays as well as nature-based tourism for many years.
Willingen - The term club tourism should be viewed differently.
“There are hiking groups who are looking for and love sociability.
You are of course very welcome, ”explained the mayor.
But there are also a few people “who don't know how to behave.
This image makes life a little difficult for us. "
Tourism is the most important economic factor in the municipality in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district, which is also a climatic health resort.
Willingen is popular with winter sports enthusiasts, hikers and mountain bikers.
Hesse's largest winter sports area is located there.
The place is also known for its distinctive nightlife and a popular destination for stag parties and club visits.
The community wants to counteract this with various projects.
These include the new construction of the lagoon adventure pool for 31 million euros and the development of Europe's largest trail project.
Trachten also referred to a 670 meter long new suspension bridge that is to be built at a height of 140 meters.
There are also plans to build a new hotel with a focus on families.
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