Harald Glööckler leaves Berlin for the Palatinate, seeking peace

Harald Glööckler, the flamboyant German fashion designer known for his "Pompöös" brand, is trading the bustling capital of Berlin for the tranquility of the Palatinate region. After four years in Berlin, the 61-year-old has relocated to Kirchheim, a wine village with around 2,000 inhabitants, seeking a respite from the intensity of big-city life. Glööckler describes his move as a deliberate step away, stating, "It simply became too much for me." While he still appreciates Berlin, he admits, "I'm out of there now."

Glööckler has returned to a villa in Kirchheim, a property he first moved into in 2015. Following his divorce in 2023 and a subsequent move to Berlin, he had put the villa up for sale. However, a recent visit with his ten-month-old Papillon dog, Ikarus, prompted a change of heart. "He explored the property and didn't want to leave anymore," Glööckler explained, leading to a restart in his old new home.

The villa, built in 1927, boasts 300 square meters across eleven rooms and three floors, surrounded by a 1,800 square meter garden. Glööckler has redecorated the interior, aiming for a brighter, airier feel described as "less Versailles, more South of France." The ground floor serves as a gallery, while the upper floors are private. He particularly cherishes the garden, a space he missed in Berlin, where his popularity had recently surged. The quiet environment allows him to start his day peacefully, enjoying coffee and letting his dog out, sometimes sitting under a tree "waiting for enlightenment," he jokes.

Despite seeking a slower pace, Glööckler's retreat is not a complete withdrawal from public life. His schedule remains full with commitments in Basel, Vienna, and France. However, returning to Kirchheim offers him a sense of home and the space to breathe. He reflects that he needed to "find himself again," and the 99-year-old house with its garden appears to be the ideal setting for this personal renewal. His dog, Ikarus, can roam freely, and Glööckler himself can finally sit and relax, without the immediate pressure of constant travel or public demands.

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Ich habe mich wiederfinden müssen