The Rauschen Kurhaus (German: Kurhaus, resort house) was built in 1901. In German resort towns, Kurhaus status was granted to a hotel that served as the center of resort life, taking into account its elegance, convenient location and facilities for holidaymakers' entertainment. The building was designed in a style typical of German seaside towns in the early 20th century, with elements of Jugendstil, the German term for Art Nouveau. Spacious glazed verandas were used for reading newspapers, playing billiards and card games. Concerts were held in the large hall, which from August 2, 1903 also hosted Lutheran services for holidaymakers throughout the resort until a church was built in Rauschen. The Kurhaus complex also included three wooden buildings whose rooms were rented to holidaymakers only during the summer season. A distinctive feature of the Rauschen Kurhaus was that it did not belong to the town but was a private establishment owned by the Kempf family. The building was reconstructed in 2002 and today houses a restaurant complex of the same name. It is a cultural heritage site of regional significance.
