Plau am See: dealers are introducing Siesta - cooling for vacationers!

Plau am See: dealers are introducing Siesta - cooling for vacationers!

Plau am See, Deutschland - In midsummer it gets increasingly hot in northern Germany, so that many people cool down in seas, lakes or cool interiors. In Plau am See, the dealer and gastronomy react to the changed behavior of vacationers who usually spend their days on the beach. From this observation, Cornelia Eggenwirth, operator of the second-hand business "Classico", has developed the idea for the introduction of a Siesta based on Mediterranean model. This initiative should enable holidaymakers to shop and eat in the evening in the city center.

The Siesta is signaled by yellow flags that hang in front of the shops. These flags not only serve as an indication of the midday break, but also to provide information when the shops open again. Traders have decided that no defined temperature or weather conditions for the Siesta are taken into account, but that everyone decides individually.

a better offer for vacationers

The opening times of the shops adapt to the rhythm of vacationers. The shops should open again from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. when the guests return from the beach activities. In addition to "Classico", the shops involved also include the Hotel and Restaurant Haus Sajons, Caroline Handmade as well as the adventure and water sports shop and the "Hairfree" salon. Cornelia Eggenwirth also intends to open her business on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offer visitors a surprise.

The Steinstraße in Plau am See, a shopping mile, is hardly frequented on hot summer days, which shows that the number of tourists stagnates. Last year, around 481,000 overnight stays in Plau am See were counted. In order to revive the economy and tourism again, the city is looking for new concepts such as the Siesta. From June 1st, the lifting bridge will also be closed to car traffic in the season in order to offer pedestrians and cyclists more space and further increase the attractiveness of the city.

attractiveness of the region

Plau am See, located on the west bank of Lake Plauer and on the Müritz-Elde-Wasserstrasse, acts as a western goal to the Müritz region and the Mecklenburg Lake District. The city has Slavic roots and was awarded city rights in 1235. Their old town is characterized by half-timbered and brick houses that reflect the historical charm of the city.

Plau am See is also known as the city of the three towers, since the castle tower, the church tower and the lighthouse are accessible to visitors. The city can be reached from Hamburg or Berlin within fewer than two hours. The environment is a end moraine landscape with meadows, fields, forests and lakes that is ideal for water sports enthusiasts-sailing, surfing, motor boating, paddling, diving and swimming are popular activities in the region. Fishing from the water or the country is also very popular.

A 60 km long hiking and cycle path around Lake Plauer, which is partially expanded and partly natural, invites you to explore the beautiful landscape. Restaurants and hotels along the way ensure a pleasant lingering, while the Plauer Rundbus is available for excursions. These diverse possibilities make Plau am See an attractive goal for tourists who are looking for relaxation and leisure activities.

Overall, the Siesta initiative shows the striving for the city to develop further and respond to the needs of vacationers in order to bring more life into the city center.