Hotel history
2001 until today
The Vital- & Wellnesshotel Zum Kurfürsten was built in 1988 and opened in 1989, at that time as a wine bar with guest rooms.
At that time, the focus was exclusively on the spa guests on site. At that time there were around 1000 beds available in the 5 surrounding health clinics.
In 2001 the Hotel Zum Kurfürsten was bought by Heiner Buckermann.
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2001
Purchase of the hotel by Heiner Buckermann.
The hotel had no stars at the time. The room floors in the old building were still covered with linoleum and equipped with Ikea furniture. There was a sauna in the basement. Some of the regular guests who have accompanied us during this time still have something to say about a small restaurant and a sauna in the basement as a “highlight”. But despite everything, the hotel cast a spell on us from the start with its historical look and quiet location. -
2001
Purchase of the hotel by Heiner Buckermann.
The hotel had no stars at the time. The room floors in the old building were still covered with linoleum and equipped with Ikea furniture. There was a sauna in the basement. Some of the regular guests who have accompanied us during this time still have something to say about a small restaurant and a sauna in the basement as a “highlight”. But despite everything, the hotel cast a spell on us from the start with its historical look and quiet location. -
2002
Specialization in bus travel.
The sauna was still there, but was hardly ever used, the aim from now on was to bring the rooms up to a higher standard. The actual goal was still unclear, only the quality should be increased. -
2003
We opened our first beauty room in the basement.
At the same time, a conference room that was never used was converted into a massage room. At that time our guests enjoyed the basement sauna, the massage in the meeting room and the beauty treatment in the converted storage room. And the amazing thing...everyone was content and happy...at that time! -
2004
We have been certified 3 Star Superior,
the efforts were rewarded. At this point in time, the demand was extremely high. -
2005
The bus business no longer encouraged us.
No passion, no advancement. All bus operator contracts were terminated in the middle of the year. The goal should be to become independent first. In addition, the quality should be further increased. The first discussions with our architect took place in the same year. At this point many thanks again to Alois Simon, who supported us with his creativity, his technical know-how and a lot of passion. -
2006
The construction site for the extension with a wellness area was set up.
At the same time the fireplace restaurant was built. Investment volume approx. € 1 million. The hotel was renamed to the name Vital & Wellness Hotel Zum Kurfürsten instead. -
2007
The panorama bath in the attic and the room wing with 15 rooms were built.
Investment volume approx. € 1 million -
2008
All rooms and restaurants have been updated.
The hotel thus received the 4-star superior certificate. Investment € 800 thousand.Plans were drawn up for the development of a large wellness area as well as additional saunas, an outdoor pool and 23 additional rooms. For Heiner Buckermann, the cooperation with the city was always an important part of all planning work. The city fathers and the mayor were and are always positive about the overall project. There were often very difficult situations to deal with, which always ended well thanks to the extremely good cooperation with the city. At this point we would like to thank ALL those involved. We are all aware that the "buckerman" often pushed the limits of what was possible, but we were never alone.
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2009
The major construction project started. 2,7 million investments were planned, resulting in a total investment of 4,7 million.
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2009
The major construction project started. 2,7 million investments were planned, resulting in a total investment of 4,7 million.
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2011
Was built: the 5 elements restaurant, the pool house with outdoor pool, 2 saunas, water beds - relaxation room, tea lounge and connecting corridor to the existing wellness area or the new bed wing to the main building. Furthermore, the dormitory with 23 rooms and 3 suites, sports and fitness room, children's room and course room was completed.
Immediately after completion, so to speak on the same day, the heaviest hail in the history of the Moselle region overtook us. The Hotel Zum Kurfürsten suffered hail damage of €1.3 million. The damage was not completely repaired until mid-2012.
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2012
We celebrated the completion of the entire project
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2013
We install 3 CHPs with a total output of 35 KW electric. The investment amounts to € 210 thousand. -
2014
Construction break
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2015
Purchase of the Kneippchen after a long negotiation phase.
Another pool house is now being built here with an outdoor pool, steam bath, earth sauna, various relaxation rooms as well as a nudist outdoor area and another wellness bistro. Completion is planned for summer/autumn 2016. -
2015
Purchase of the Kneippchen after a long negotiation phase.
Another pool house is now being built here with an outdoor pool, steam bath, earth sauna, various relaxation rooms as well as a nudist outdoor area and another wellness bistro. Completion is planned for summer / autumn 2016. Investment € 1,6 million -
2016
Wellness area opened
It was January 2017, however, and € 1,6 million became € 2 million, but it turned out to be really nice. -
2017
In May 2017, the neighboring Hotel Kölchens and the adjoining apartment house zur Sonne were bought. Both buildings are to be merged and later connected to the LifeStyle Resort Zum Kurfürsten. We will continue to report on this.
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2018-2019
After long delays due to various problems, we were able to start work in mid-2018. All rooms in the existing former Hotel Kölchens have been modernized. The restaurant was expanded and the wellness area was supplemented with an organic swimming pond. A tunnel now connects all hotel areas and rooms. Investment €4,8 million
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2021
During the forced closure, we are installing modern air conditioning units in 30 rooms. We are roofing our terrace in Cook & Style and renovating 15 bathrooms. Investment approx. €200.000
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2022
We are renovating 25 bathrooms in the main house and partially replacing the furniture. New carpets are being installed in the house. We are modernizing the wellness area, as we have done so often in recent years.
