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Suhl in Schock: Popular mountain hut closed overnight!
The popular mining de Albrechts restaurant in Suhl is closing unexpectedly - the reasons are unclear, the impact on local gastronomy is noticeable.
Suhl in Schock: Popular mountain hut closed overnight!
The catering industry in Suhl has suffered a bitter loss. The restaurant “Bergbaude Albrechts am Sportplatz” has surprisingly closed thueringen24.de reported. The announcement of the closure caused a stir in a Facebook group on September 17th and sealed the fate of one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Thuringian Forest.
The mining lodge was not only known for its traditional Thuringian home cooking and Bohemian cuisine, but also offered overnight accommodation for visitors. This made it a popular starting point for hikers and day trippers who wanted to explore the picturesque surroundings. The closure not only affects the locals, but also has an impact on the numerous visitors from the surrounding area. It is currently unclear whether there will be a successor for the restaurant. The operators have not yet commented on the reasons for the closure.
A popular meeting place is closing its doors
What are the reasons for this sudden closure? In recent years, the catering industry in rural Thuringia has faced ever greater challenges. According to a report on n-tv.de the industry is struggling with a gradual decline. Despite stabilization in the cities after the Corona outbreak, the number of companies in Thuringia has decreased overall. Around 4,300 catering establishments are currently still active, but that is around 200 fewer than before the pandemic.
Rural regions are particularly affected. Restaurateurs often struggle with staff shortages, which leads to limited opening hours and going out of business. Many companies cannot find successors, which further exacerbates the situation. However, tourism in Thuringia is showing positive signs, with over ten million overnight stays recorded last year. The Thuringian Forest remains very popular with guests, with an average length of stay of 3.2 days.
Adieu from the restaurateurs
The operators of the Albrechts mining camp encourage their former guests to continue to visit the local SV Jugendkraft 1903 Albrechts e.V. in the Waldstadion. This shows the strong solidarity of the community, even if a popular meeting place is no longer available. The future of many such catering establishments remains uncertain as the challenges seem to be becoming insurmountable.
For everyone who has fond memories of the Albrechts mining lodge, we can only hope that the flair of the house and its place in the community will be revived in another form. Even if the closure of the mining shop is sad news, it still highlights the ongoing problems in the catering industry in the Thuringian area. It remains to be seen how the market will develop.