Heidemühle in Dresden: New opening times and family return!

Pasquale Cavallaro opens the Heidemühle in Dresden with a wide range of café. Learn more about the history and future of the popular excursion destination.
Pasquale Cavallaro opens the Heidemühle in Dresden with a wide range of café. Learn more about the history and future of the popular excursion destination. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Heidemühle in Dresden: New opening times and family return!

Pasquale Cavallaro reopened the bar on the Heidemühle in Dresden on the Easter weekend. According to dnn.de The predecessor, who hired his operation at the end of 2024, urgently needed. Cavallaro and his family have been operating the well -known "Vecchia Napoli" restaurant on Alaunstraße for three decades, which indicates his experience in gastronomy.

The Heidemühle, which was founded as a watermill in the 16th century, has had a moving story. For the first time it was mentioned in 1540 and has changed its location and purpose several times over the centuries. The original location was damaged by a fire in 1841, which led to laying today's location. dresdner-stadtile.info reports that today's Heidemühle has been known as an excursion. Is a relaxation seeker.

a new offer for the guests

The current opening times of the Heidemühle are on Saturdays and Sundays and on public holidays from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Cavallaro has put together a diverse gastronomic offer that not only includes traditional dishes such as bratwurst and liver cheese, but also offers Pinsa and Panini. Drinks such as coffee, beer and wine round off the offer.

However, the new team had to invest comprehensively for reopening. Cavallaro procured new inventory, including glasses, grill, coffee machine and cooling unit. On Good Friday, the day of the opening, many visitors found their way to the Heidemühle, which was favored by the change of weather after two rainy days.

redesign and future plans

Another goal of Cavallaro is to restore the children's playground at the entrance to the Heidemühle. In addition, he plans to set up a dining room in the old building, which should offer guests a cozy refuge in bad weather. The purchase of an Elbe beer garden on the bike path on the wing path bridge is also considered.

The Heidemühle is not only known for its restaurant, but also for its historical importance. The mill has had a long tradition since it was rebuilt as a grinding, cutting and board mill in 1841. In the following years there were numerous changes and adjustments that they have made a popular destination for day trippers to this day. From 1995, however, the excursion restaurant was closed before it was brought back to life under a new line.

near the Heidemühle, the Guido hammer memorial stone is reminiscent of the well-known painter and writer who lived and worked in the Dresden Heide. The diverse history of Heidemühle and the current developments show how historical charm and modern gastronomy can be successfully connected.

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