Traditional catering on Rügen: New Life in Die Räucherei!

Traditional catering on Rügen: New Life in Die Räucherei!

at a time when gastronomy in Germany faces enormous challenges, there are also gratifying news from the Rügen region. Steven Weiß, 35 years old and from Berlin, took over the "Die Räucherei" restaurant in Göhren, which was operated in the third generation by his grandparents Ilona and Andreas Ebert. This traditional restaurant, which has been offering guests a culinary home for 25 years, remains in the family. After his grandparents are no longer able to continue operating due to health problems due to health problems. Steven knows, who married the waitress Juliane in 2015, will bring a breath of fresh air to the restaurant in the coming weeks and months, while his wife takes care of the administrative tasks.

But in addition to this positive message, there are also troubling developments on the economic side. The furnishing chain hammer and the craftsman's need for clever have applied for bankruptcy on their own. According to experts, this form of bankruptcy has the hope that companies may be able to continue to exist. The business is currently running at the 12 locations of Hammer in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the Schlauf-Markt in Schwerin.

increasing insolvency figures in the catering trade

Gastronomy is still fighting against the consequences of the crises of recent years. According to an analysis of creditreform, the situation has noticeably deteriorated. The sales are still under the level of 2019, and between 2022 and 2023 the number of bankruptcies in the industry rose by 27 percent, far above the overall economic average. The "Caterer and Care Service" area with an increase of 67 percent based on bankruptcies is particularly affected. Gastronomy has to suffer from the increased costs and inflation and it is expected to be a continuing insolvency trend.

The effects are not only noticeable in Rügen. Regional differences show significant discrepancies in susceptibility to bankruptcy. In Schleswig-Holstein, bankruptcies rose by 65 percent, while Saxony and Baden-Württemberg follow with growth of 53 percent and 45 percent. These developments make it clear that the gastronomy is under high pressure as a whole.

traffic chaos and parking problems at the Störtebeker Festival

Another topic that currently employs the region is the Störtebeker Festival in Ralswiek. After the premiere, there was a traffic chaos, especially for the coaches, which are affected for the bus parking lot at the port due to new chargeable regulations. While the festival and the municipality do not have the responsibility, there is still no solution in sight.

The further infrastructure is also put to the test. The ferry bridge in Stralsund is dismantled and renovated on the island of Rügen. This measure is urgently required because the bridge is in great need of renovation. The completion of the work is planned for November 2025.

at a time when technological innovations are found, the Stralsund law firm Welz has installed a AI call for AI call called "Marie". This technology is intended to help facilitate the work processes in the law firm without dismantling staff. In view of the shortage of skilled workers, this could offer valuable support for the industry.