Heiderand in Dresden: The new Michelin star restaurant inspires!

Heiderand in Dresden: The new Michelin star restaurant inspires!

A new gourmet highlight is blossoming in Saxony: The “Heiderand” restaurant in Dresden-Bühlau has earned a Michelin star in the culinary spotlight. This was announced on June 17, 2025 in Frankfurt when the new stars for Germany were awarded. With this award, Saxony now has a total of nine Michelin star restaurants in its gastronomic landscape, a positive development for the region.

The “Heiderand”, which is run by Martin Walther in the fourth generation, has a long tradition. Opened in 1904 as a café, it transformed the local culinary heritage into a modern restaurant that focuses on freshness and regionality. The founder's son took over the reins in 2020 and further developed the concept towards seasonal cuisine.

Shining stars in Germany

With the awarding of the star to the “Heiderand”, the number of starred restaurants in Germany rises to a record 341. This year, a total of 12 restaurants were awarded the highest award of three stars, including the “Restaurant Haerlin” in Hamburg and “Tohru in der Schreiberei” in Munich. The list of two-star restaurants has also grown to 47 and includes newly awarded restaurants such as “Oswalds Gourmetstube” and “Gotthardt’s by Yannick Noack”.

• Die wichtigsten neuen Sterne-Restaurants 2025:
• 12 Drei-Sterne-Restaurants
• 47 Zwei-Sterne-Restaurants
• 282 Ein-Stern-Restaurants
• 80 Restaurants mit einem Grünen Stern für umweltbewusste Gastronomie

The Michelin stars are not only a sign of quality, but also underline the constant growth and positive development of German gastronomy. Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guide, praised the chefs' achievements and the industry's commitment.

A high-profile leader

The annual Michelin Guide is not only an important reference for gourmets in Germany, but is also a must worldwide for everyone who appreciates fine cuisine. A total of 341 gourmet restaurants are listed in the latest edition. 282 of these restaurants were awarded a star, which shows the high gastronomic density in Germany.

In addition to the Michelin stars, awards are also given for environmentally conscious gastronomy, supporting the trend towards more sustainable practices in the kitchen. The new cocktail and sommelier awards also give the culinary competition an additional touch and promote innovative thinking among professionals.

A cozy evening at “Heiderand” now offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary, regional cuisine and try an exquisite selection of dishes that redefine creative cooking.

The “Heiderand” and the other star restaurants in Saxony impressively show how creative chefs can combine traditional values ​​with modern influences. The stars are not only awards, but also an incentive for all catering employees to continue to refine their passion for fine cuisine.

For gourmets and pleasure lovers it means: Head to Dresden-Bühlau to the “Heiderand” and experience what it means when tradition and innovation combine to create a culinary experience! Further information can also be found on Radio Zwickau, Gourmet Report and Web.de.