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The Königsstuhl National Park Centre ((ドイツ語:Nationalpark-Zentrum Königsstuhl)) is the visitor centre for the Jasmund National Park on the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen. It was opened in 2004 and, with around 300,000 visitors per year (as at 2008), is one of the most popular national park centres in Germany. Its aim is to provide information on the national park and to bring alive the uniqueness and beauty of nature for its visitors, without significantly damaging the ecology of the park. The centre offers an interactive exhibition, a multi-vision theatre and other events and activities in the outdoor area. It is named after the nearby chalk cliffs of Königsstuhl. The operator of the centre is the ''Nationalpark-Zentrum Königsstuhl Sassnitz gGmbH'', whose members are the environmental foundation, WWF Germany, and the town of Sassnitz. == History and creation of the centre == Because of the fascination of the imposing chalk rocks a demand emerged in the 19th century for some facilities in this prominent location. In 1835 an inn was built in a wooden Swiss style under the direction of Karl Friedrich Schinkel. After this building had burned down and been rebuilt several times, it was decided in 1893 to build a stone hotel. This building still exists today and has been converted to display the exhibitions of the National Park Centre. Around 1900, it served as an inn and a post office. During the Second World War, around 1943, it acted as a hospital. Later, it was occupied by the Red Army. Even the East German navy (Coastal Border Brigade) used this building subsequently as a barracks. Other bunkers and a guard tower were erected on the site. In 1990, the GDR's Council of Ministers, declared the area as a national park. Until 1999 the area lay fallow and the buildings fell into ruins. In 2000, the guard tower and barracks (except one) were demolished. Because it was decided not to build another inn for tourists, the World Wildlife Fund of Germany, the state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and the town of Sassnitz founded a company, the ''Stubnitzhaus Sassnitz GmbH'' which launched a project to establish a nature information centre. In March 2004, the Königsstuhl National Park Centre was opened. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Königsstuhl National Park Centre」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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