Gabalier in trouble: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee is threatened with demolition!

Gabalier in trouble: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee is threatened with demolition!

Andreas Gabalier, the 40-year-old Austrian folk rock'n'roller, is currently facing a serious problem. His luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee, which he purchased in 2019 for around 2.5 million euros, is about to be demolished. The Carinthian authorities have classified the building as an illegal building because the original permit for tourist use was not complied with. Instead, it is used as a private second home, which leads to significant legal problems for the pop star.

The situation came to a head when the Carinthia State Administrative Court classified the multi-family property as illegal and issued a demolition notice. This decision was confirmed by the Administrative Court in Vienna in October 2024. Gabalier has not been allowed to enter his property for several months. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk (SPÖ) is calling for a return to the building's original purpose as a purely tourist business. He makes it clear that private apartments being rented out can no longer be tolerated.

A look at the controversial construction project

The property, known as Marina Village, was built in 2016 by entrepreneur and former ÖVP politician Wolfgang Schmalzl. It was originally approved for tourist purposes, but the building theoretically only has nine condominiums, including Gabalier's penthouse, which covers 155 square meters and offers six terraces overlooking Lake Wörthersee.

Loud Pulse24 The municipality has been examining the property since 2021. The owners currently have the option of either demolishing it by April 30, 2025 or applying for a subsequent building permit for tourist use. However, the success of these efforts remains uncertain.

Uncertain future for Gabalier and his investment

The mayor's demand that the building correspond to its original purpose is at the heart of the discussions surrounding the demolition. Mayor Vouk made it clear that the current condition of the building cannot be approved, and the legal action that follows is crucial for Gabalier.

Waiting for a possible solution to this problem could be a long road for the Austrian Schlager star, the outcome of which is currently unclear. By April 30, 2025 at the latest, Gabalier is obliged to clear the entire building and re-vegetate the property in order to comply with legal requirements. The situation remains tense and Gabalier must face the challenges of a complex bureaucratic process.