Border tower on the Elbe: Auction battle ends with 156,000 euros!

Border tower on the Elbe: Auction battle ends with 156,000 euros!

Cumlosen, Deutschland - A piece of history has found a new owner: the former border tower on the Elbe in Cumosen, Prignitz, was auctioned on Friday, June 27, 2025. The property changed its owner for an incredible 156,000 euros, after over 60 bidders registered a strong interest and had to measure himself in a real "wild bidding battle". The minimum bid was 5,000 euros, but the price rose quickly, which clearly showed the enthusiasm of the interested parties, as rbb24.

The buyer, an entrepreneur from Wittenberg, now has two months to pay the purchase price. On the same day, the sale was certified, which ensures the legal framework for the takeover of the property. The approximately 3,700 square meter area includes a three -storey building with an extension, which was once used as an office wing. According to the offer, the total area of ​​the property is around 180 square meters.

a relic from the times of the GDR

The border tower has an interesting story: it used to be used to control shipping on the inner -German border. However, despite its historic background, the building is now faced with the challenge of covering considerable repair and renovation. Vandalism damage and years of vacancy have left their mark on what could drive the renovation costs up. The Tagesspiegel The current situation of the tower.

The object was one of the most requested in the auction catalog and attracted numerous interested parties. The auction took place in Berlin and is described as a highlight for lovers of history and industrial culture. This shows that historical properties in the Region enjoy high importance. While many exponents from the past are forgotten, this tower is now being traded as a valuable relic.

The future of the border tower

The question remains how the border tower will continue. The new owner faces the task of carrying out the necessary renovations and exploiting the potential of the property. The challenge is great, but with a good hand could become a real piece of jewelry from this piece of history. The SPIEGEL leaves.

The "Prignitz" offers its border tower an exciting way to combine the past and the future. It remains to be seen how the new owner will develop the property and which new stories are being created in this historic place.