Rescue plan for family holiday village Familienferiendorf Hübingen e.V.

The Familienferiendorf Hübingen e.V. association’s management board and insolvency administrator Mr Philip Konen from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH are working on a long-term solution that will preserve the well-known family holiday village.

The management board has now launched a campaign urging solidarity with the resort. The aim is for the Familienferiendorf Hübingen Foundation established last year to raise a six-figure sum to support the Familienferiendorf Hübingen e.V. association financially.

Dr Hanno Heil, chairperson of both the association and the foundation board, said, “If enough donors come forward, the foundation will be able to support the family holiday village. The funds raised will enable a fresh start and allow us to exit the insolvency proceedings. A plan for the sustainable continuation of operations has been drawn up. Now, every donation counts so that children, young people and families, including those facing stressful life situations, can continue to find breathing space and take something positive away from their visit to the Hübingen family holiday village.”

Foundation raising funds

The Familienferiendorf Hübingen Foundation is therefore planning to raise funds up to the end of August to save the holiday village and facilitate a fresh start. Future donations will also be important so that the foundation, alongside the state, can provide strong financial support for future investment and possible subsidies towards operating costs in the years ahead.

Dr Hanno Heil said, “Without a high degree of solidarity between private individuals, businesses and associations, it will not be possible to preserve the Hübingen family holiday village. Now, just when Wildpark Westerwald is again a tourist attraction for children, young people and families, it would be regrettable if this nearby family holiday village had to close its doors. Given the economic crisis and many families’ tight budgets as well as the need for holiday and recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, the concept of a family holiday village operated on a non-profit basis is more relevant than ever. We are counting on a sense of solidarity in the Westerwald region and would be really grateful for any donation, big or small. We are already seeing early signs of this solidarity.”

If the funds raised by the foundation are not sufficient to save the family holiday village, the foundation will use the money to help low-income families in the Westerwald region take holidays at other resorts. However, the focus right now is on saving the Hübingen family holiday village.

Insolvency plan as a possible solution

The insolvency administrator is currently working hard on an insolvency plan, under which the legal entity would be preserved and a settlement agreed with the creditors. Through the debt relief as part of the insolvency plan, the company would then be able to exit the proceedings. This would also be enabled through financial support from the foundation.

“To implement the insolvency plan for the family holiday village and ensure the association’s long-term survival, the association needs rescue capital. These funds are required to ensure that creditors are better off under the insolvency plan than in liquidation,” said PLUTA restructuring expert Mr Philip Konen. He continued, “We have successfully kept the business going over the past six months. All stakeholders support its efforts to continue operating, but we need a long-term solution for the family holiday village.” Mr Konen is being supported in the proceedings by PLUTA attorneys Ms Denise Schäfer and Mr Philipp Meyer.

Employees still on board

The Familienferiendorf Hübingen e.V. association filed for insolvency in autumn 2025. On 30 October 2025, the Local Court of Montabaur ordered provisional insolvency administration for the association’s assets. Attorney Mr Philip Konen from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has been appointed provisional administrator.

On 1 February 2026, the local court opened the insolvency proceedings as planned and appointed Mr Philip Konen as regular administrator. Despite the proceedings having been opened, the well-known holiday village is still fully operational. Guests are welcome and all services are being provided as usual. Bookings are also still being accepted.

Since February 2026, the employees’ wages and salaries have been covered by ongoing business revenue. The employees remain committed. Neither the association nor the insolvency administrator have taken any personnel measures, and none are planned. Dr Hanno Heil, the association’s chairperson, and his colleagues remain committed to supporting the proceedings and the continued operation of the holiday village.

Familienferiendorf Hübingen e.V., a registered association, is the operator of the holiday village in the Westerwald region. The association has had strong church links since its foundation in the 1960s and specialises in family holidays and group visits. The holiday village has 35 holiday homes, all of which feature a combined kitchen/living room, two to four bedrooms, a bathroom and a deck with garden furniture. The site also has a tepee, a circus tent, a circus wagon, various function rooms for groups and a peace chapel for religious worship, events, choir rehearsals, concerts and seminars. The family holiday village is open from February through to December.