Radeberg remembers: This is how the food was in GDR times!

Radeberg remembers: This is how the food was in GDR times!

Radeberg, Deutschland - The gastro scene in Radeberg has an eventful story that showed its very special facets, especially in the time of the GDR. Today, on July 7, 2025, we take a look at the restaurants and culinary experiences that once brought people together.

In particular, the forest house was a popular meeting place during this time, where the Radeberger Pilsner, was not available everywhere, was tapped. Roland Schmidt, entrepreneur and free voter city council, has many memories of the gastronomy in Radeberg, which was not only a place for good food, but also represented the soul of the community. "The prices were low due to government subsidies, which made the restaurants attractive to citizens," explains Schmidt. So a small beer only cost 51 east pfennigs, while a large one for 1.03 east mark went over the counter.

Culinary journey through time

Maria Franke, a Radeberger from the very beginning, remembers the over 40 restaurants that offered a culinary paradise before the war. "The source was particularly popular for family celebrations. Here you celebrate life," she says. Heady courts such as roulade and Kasseler were on the agenda. However, international cuisine only existed in the nearby city of Dresden. The only exotic offered a ketwurst that was considered the GDR's response to the American hot dog and was very popular.

In the time of the deficiency economy, the waiters in the restaurants were a mighty authority. They determined where and how long the guests had to wait, which differed from today's hospitality. According to the price ranges, the guests were mostly limited to simple dishes, while better restaurants often could not be guaranteed the availability of dishes, as the example of the so -called price levels shows.

tradition meets modern

Nowadays the restaurant in the Kaiserhof spoils its guests with a mixture of tradition and modern flair. The hospitable experience not only offers an unforgettable ambience, but also Saxon classics and regional specialties, freshly tapped Radeberger Pils and gusset beer. A summer in the beer garden here can be a very special experience where you can enjoy the warm hospitality in the latest form. So it continues to live the gastronomy in Radeberg, even if many old traditions have given way.

In memory, Radeberg remains a place full of stories and culinary experiences that sail into the present. While the city is constantly evolving, the memories of the time are literally a matter of taste - in one or the other restaurant you will still find it when it comes to keeping tradition alive.

For more information about the history of the catering trade in Radeberg and the special importance of the Radeberger Pilsner, take a look at the [Sächsische] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/bautzen-lk/radeberg/gaststaetten-in-rad-hier-hier-wurde-zeiten- and-gtrunken- vxTy2iufprfprfq5fveagMTOLGHNQ.HTML? Kaiserhof. A deeper view of the GDR catering can be found at Superillu.