Picture this a quaint forest café nestled deep within the Rostock Heide. This is Meyers Hausstelle a place steeped in history and charm.
Meyers Hausstelle isn’t just a café it’s a living testament to Rostock’s rich past. It started as a small dwelling mentioned as early as 1765. Legend suggests a tollkeeper named Meyer or Meier gave it its name. The building itself is a remarkable two-story half-timbered house with a thatched roof. It’s been a forester’s residence and even a charcoal production site during military occupation.
For centuries Meyers Hausstelle stood guard at the edge of the Rostock Heide. This vast forest was bought by the city of Rostock in 1252. It was a crucial border marking the city’s territory. The Stromgraben a stream served as a natural boundary separating Rostock’s land from the surrounding areas. This small house on the Stromgraben witnessed centuries of change. It survived wars military occupation and even a period of abandonment. The building itself was close to collapsing after standing empty for ten years. Its current owners the Kufferath family painstakingly rebuilt it using old photographs.
Imagine the stories these walls could tell. From the tollkeeper Meyer to the foresters who once lived here to the soldiers who used the Heide for military exercises. The building itself is under monument protection a quiet reminder of its resilience and historical significance.
Today Meyers Hausstelle thrives as a popular destination. It’s a charming café offering homemade cakes delicious wild game dishes and a peaceful atmosphere. The Kufferath family has lovingly restored the building turning it into a haven for visitors seeking respite in the tranquil forest setting. They transformed a forgotten place into a vibrant hub bringing back to life a piece of Rostock’s history. So take a moment to savor the atmosphere of Meyers Hausstelle a place where history meets modern hospitality. Enjoy this piece of Rostock’s captivating past.