Trödelstuben

Regional cuisine in a rustic ambience

Die Trödelstuben

The collection of empty Bocksbeutel bottles on the wall draws the eye and has been the focus of many a picture. But the wine bottles are not the most interesting feature of the Trödelstuben. In fact, the historic building from 1890 at Trödelmarkt 30 is one of the few structures which wasn’t destroyed in the war. The reason: This is a half-timbered house in name only. The beams are not made of wood as is traditional, but steel. With this innovative construction method, the Maschinenbau AG Nuremberg (today MAN) was a pioneer. This is the first building of its type in Bavaria.

The “wooden beams” which you can see today are only veneer. At the beginning of the 1950s, the Trödelstuben’s interior was completely restored based on historic standards.

There an old typewriter, on the wall an original cuckoo clock. The benches, decorated with carvings, and the heavy stools with wood reliefs radiate a feel of rustic comfort. Every sitting area surprises you with individual details and makes dining there seem like a visit to an historical museum. “Foreign guests go crazy when they see all of this!” laughs innkeeper Ralph Kauper. Although the special atmosphere naturally draws many tourists, the Trödelstuben is supported above all from local guests and a constant use of the regulars’ table. Via a steep staircase you arrive in the upper story, where the windows offer a direct view of the Pegnitz River. The narrow aisles and steps, low ceilings and the fact that the kitchen is located on the first floor gives the service staff an almost Olympic challenge: “Fitness is a requirement!” jokes Ralph. All three stories are heated by the original and now restored tile stove.