Investigating current events at "Under the Linden" within Regensburg's city park.
Regensburg's beloved beer garden, "Under the Limes", located in the Kneitinger beer garden in the city park, has been unable to expand its outdoor seating area for two years. A much-anticipated expansion that would double the number of seats has been met with an impasse, leaving fans of the enlarged beer garden in limbo.
The city administration has not responded to questions regarding the reasons for the closed additional area within two days. However, it is known that the expansion would require both one-off and recurring costs, and what comes out in additional seats must also be sufficient to cover these additional costs.
An online petition signed by over 3,000 people was started to allow the outdoor seating area, but recent developments suggest a possible compromise or a change in political leadership in Regensburg may be necessary. Fans of the enlarged beer garden may find it encouraging that all parties involved are keeping quiet in public.
The initially approved additional seats were around 190, but the currently considered option is to reduce them to 60. This reduction could significantly reduce potential additional income and raise questions about profitability. The Kneitinger brewery must create or acquire additional parking spaces for the expanded outdoor seating area, with an estimated cost of around 120,000 euros according to parking regulations.
The Bavarian Gaststaättenverordnung stipulates that additional toilets may need to be built due to regulations regarding dining and drinking areas. The area, with its pleasant lighting, greenery, and shaded trees, is perfect for an idyllic outdoor seating area.
The additional beer garden area was originally approved as part of corona relaxations and has since become permanent. In 2022, the responsible authorities at the city administration wanted to prohibit the additional 250 square meters in the green. However, the outdoor seating area was eventually allowed to be smaller but could remain.
The Reichingers, the owners of the beer garden, are hoping for a satisfactory agreement with the city. The ongoing impasse has left many wondering what the future holds for this popular Regensburg beer garden. As developments unfold, Regensburg residents and visitors alike will be watching closely for updates.
The city administration's silence on the reasons for the delayed beer garden expansion raises questions about the potential impact on the lifestyle of Regensburg residents, particularly food-and-drink enthusiasts. The proposed reduction of the additional seats from 190 to 60 could drastically affect the home-and-garden aesthetics and the potential additional income for the Kneitinger brewery, calling into question the future of "Under the Limes" and its idyllic outdoor seating area.
