Gabalier before demolition: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee has to give way!

Gabalier before demolition: Luxury penthouse on Lake Wörthersee has to give way!

in Velden am Wörthersee is the luxury penthouse by Andreas Gabalier, an Austrian Volks-Rock’n’roller, shortly before the demolition. Gabalier paid 2.5 million euros for the construction of the 155 square meter penthouse, which was originally approved as tourist accommodation. However, wealthy private individuals use the apartments instead as a second home, which has led to a significant legal conflict. The artist has not been allowed to enter the property for several months, since the authorities have classified it as a black building, such as Schlager.de

The situation escalated when the state administrative court declared the building illegally and issued a demolition notice. This judgment was confirmed in October 2024 by the Administrative Court in Vienna. Now Gabalier has to tear down the entire building, including access, by April 30, 2025 at the latest and green the property again. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk from the SPÖ demands that the building correspond to its original provision as a pure tourism company.

authorities and legal framework conditions

The Carinthian authorities have been dealing with the apartment on the apartment since 2021. The current use cannot be approved due to a negative building notice and changes in the partial development plan. The municipality has found that the use of the apartments no longer corresponds to the original concept. Gabalier is not affected by the only owner - other buyers also have to face the consequences. You are currently not entitled to enter your apartments.

In order to clarify the situation, Mayor Vouk announced an evaluation of the partial development plan in which experts are to be included. Two options are available to the owners concerned, including Gabalier: either they have to tore down or subsequently strive for a building permit for a tourist concept. However, it is not possible to convert private apartments into apartments for renting, since a clear tourist operation with a reception must be recognizable. VOUK emphasizes the importance of compliance with laws and the self-administration of the municipality ( Kleine Zeitung ).

The decision to make changes to the partial development plan, which could possibly enable the desired tourist use of the apartments, are expected in the coming weeks. The events on Lake Wörthersee show how important the legal framework for dealing with luxurious construction projects is.