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Debates in the market town council: The decided price increase for the Partnachklamm is causing controversy and discussions about social justice and financial burdens.
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Entrance to the Partnachklamm in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is becoming more expensive.
The majority of the market town council decided to increase the prices.
The decision was not without controversy.
GAP - The finance committee's proposed new price list for the Partnachklamm entrance met with clear opposition, especially from the SPD parliamentary group, at the most recent meeting of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen market town council on Thursday (March 14th).
In particular, the increase in prices for children caused outrage - because they will soon have to pay five euros instead of the previous three euros for the gorge visit.
SPD councilor Kathrin Rotter-Heinle proposed a family card - but this raised many questions, for example how “family” should be defined.
On Thursday, the market town council decided by a majority to increase the prices for the Partnachklamm - probably from May
When Alexandra Roos-Teitscheid (Greens) pointed out that such an offer already existed in the form of a holiday pass, Rotter-Heinle replied that this offer was limited to the summer holidays, which she did not see as sufficient.
The SPD councilor would like to continue to fight for “socially disadvantaged families” because there are families who “simply cannot afford” a trip to the Partnachklamm.
New rockfall protection nets for 90,000 euros
The cost problem still remains: the Partnach Gorge, its maintenance and, above all, the increasingly expensive safety precautions must be financed.
At the same meeting, among other things, an early release of budget funds amounting to 90,000 euros for rockfall protection nets in the gorge was unanimously approved.
Maintaining the gorge costs the community considerable sums, which is why many on the market town council believe the price increase is justified.
Entrance to the Partnachklamm is expected to become more expensive from May.
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Mayor visibly upset
The amount of back and forth during the votes on this proposal caused noticeable frustration in the meeting room, especially since this is not the first time that the Partnachklamm has caused bitter debates in the committee.
“It's the same every time, especially when it comes to the Partnachklamm,” complained the visibly annoyed Mayor Elisabeth Koch (CSU).
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16 votes to nine for the new prices
In the end, the price proposal from the finance committee in the market town council was accepted with 16 votes to 9.
From May onwards, entry to the Partnachklamm will probably increase to 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children over six years old and dogs.
Local visitors should pay 8.50 euros.
Luise Rebentisch