Community or Society: Changing the Perspective on How We View Each Other A society is a group of individuals sharing common values, customs, practices, and beliefs. Understanding and accommodating one another within these parameters can lead to a more cohesive and harmonious environment. - "Unwed crane" continues to lack wedding celebration despite prolonged wait list.
There's a huge demand for having weddings at the completely restored Hellingkrane in Rostock Harbor. The chairperson of the Förderverein Tradition Ostseeschifffahrt that owns the crane, Roland Methling, says, "There's a lot of demand. People want to experience a bit of heaven during their wedding." There are plans to make Hellingkrane the sixth wedding venue in Rostock, and it would certainly be the tallest one standing at approximately 30 meters.
At present, the workplace safety regulations for using the Hellingkrane as a registry office are being examined by the city administration, as per current standards. As a result, weddings can't happen at the crane just yet. Although the association is in talks and is hopeful for a special case exception.
The cost of converting the crane is around €2 million. The project took an additional three years compared to the estimated time. While they initially planned on spending €1.5 million, they ended up with a budget of €1.76 million. The state contributed €840,000 through EU funds. A new elevator has been set up, but you can also climb up to the wedding venue via the 136 steps of a spiral staircase. They had their very first open day on Valentine's Day.
The space inside the crane caters to around 30-40 people. There's a steel staircase that leads up to a gallery turned into a bridal kit. A bespoke bed has been installed, along with a bathroom, toilet, and a compact kitchen. The industrial-style flooring compliments the rusty design of the harbor crane.
It's hard to believe that one day, marriages would be performed, and weddings would be held in this crane, something the crane operators from the 70s and 80s might not have imagined. The crane was built in 1976 at the location of the previous Rostock Neptun Shipyard to lift steel plates weighing up to 40 tons for shipbuilding. At the moment, it acts as a technical monument, reminding the people of the approximately 170 years of shipbuilding heritage in the Hanseatic city.
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Leisure time in Rostock is now more exciting with the prospect of having weddings at the Hellingkrane, a historic crane in the city's harbor. The colorful renovation of the crane, located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has increased its popularity as a potential wedding venue. Families are eagerly waiting to secure a spot on the waiting list for their special day, as weddings at Hellingkrane promise a unique experience. Despite the city administration's current examination of workplace safety regulations, everyone is hopeful that an exception will be made for this unique venue.
