Waldschänke im Tiergarten, Bio-restaurant in Nuremberg Zoo, Germany
Waldschänke im Tiergarten is a restaurant in Nuremberg Zoo housed in a protected Art Deco building surrounded by ancient oaks. The establishment prepares organic regional, alpine, and Mediterranean cuisine for diners enjoying the woodland setting.
The restaurant took shape in the 1990s and has been run by the Noventa family since 1997. The operation has developed steadily under their management over the following decades.
The name refers to its forest setting among ancient oaks of the Reichswald, where visitors enjoy regional and Mediterranean dishes prepared with organic principles. The place draws its identity from this natural woodland location within the zoo grounds.
The restaurant is open daily and fully accessible for wheelchair users, making it easy for visitors of all mobility levels to reach the dining area. A children's playground with tent pavilions offers families shelter and space to relax between meals.
The restaurant offers event spaces like the Blue Salon overlooking the dolphin pool, allowing guests to celebrate special occasions while watching marine animals. This unusual combination of dining and zoo attractions creates memorable moments for private gatherings.
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