Gasthaus Wotschofska in Lübbenau/Spreewald

A wonderful old pub/restaurant in a very refined atmosphere... Located in the heart of the Spreewald forest... Surrounded by waterways... Beautiful hikes are possible in both summer and winter... Boat trips to Lübbensau and Lehde are even available during the winter months... Therefore, highly recommended!

We were out cycling and stopped at Wotschofska. This rather old building is worth the trip for its looks alone, and the grounds around it are very lovingly maintained. The outdoor seating area was set up with blankets for guests. Inside, it's incredibly cozy, and the service is very friendly. The cake was simply delicious—homemade, of course—and the cucumber spritzer was just the thing in the glorious autumn weather. Because we were so impressed, we went back for lunch two weeks later after a lovely hike from Lübbenau. We weren't disappointed. The venison goulash was superb, and the service was perfect! We'll definitely be back.

Perfect, the food tasted great, everything was quick, there was no long wait, and the staff were very friendly.

.... by canoe or on foot, a must-do.... the staff is very friendly, the food comes quickly and tastes delicious... a slice of poppy seed cake with your coffee, a perfect walk or canoe trip...

After a long hike, we received a warm welcome, and our thirst was quickly quenched. A roll with red cabbage and potatoes, as well as a unique schnitzel with mustard, sauerkraut, and pickles, topped with cheese, and served with potato salad, was excellent. For those complaining about the food, a tip: go to McDonald's instead, or make yourself a packet of soup; you'll be better off there! October 16, 2025

A wonderful historic inn in the Spreewald region. Friendly, attentive staff.

without electricity nothing works and fish soup turns into cabbage soup in a small cup

Good, but expensive and very slow. Be prepared to be there for a couple of hours if you are eating anything.

We visited the Wotschofska Inn again today after several years... it was already good back then and has gotten even better. Very friendly service, and if you're in the region, you should definitely stop there. We came by bike this time. The bridges were quite a challenge. It's easier by kayak. A very, very nice, authentic restaurant.

Absolutely amazing. Top ambiance and great food.

Mass tourist processing, lots of staff, quick service and good food.

Gasthaus Wotschofska is located in the heart of the Spreewald forest and can only be reached by boat or canoe. The service was fast. The quality of the food was rather mediocre. It's just mass production!!!

Here you can take a relaxing break. Upscale prices.

Absolutely amazing how they handle the influx of tourists here. Despite so many people, the staff is super friendly and attentive, and you don't have to wait too long for your food. The location is also great, and the prices are reasonable. I seem to have just made a mistake with the dish (pasta with chanterelles in a cream sauce). Everyone else loved it, which I can't say I am. The pasta was way too soft, and the food itself was absolutely flavorless. You couldn't taste the mushrooms at all, and I had to add a lot of seasoning. If I go back, I'll definitely order something different ☺️

A great place that you have to visit when you are in the Spreewald.

Ideal for paddlers, boaters, and cyclists. Plenty of staff. Tables were quickly cleared and wiped down.

We took a boat trip and stopped here. The menu read well, as did the dishes on the board. The waitresses were superb and took our order, but my anticipation was dampened. The schnitzel with "fresh" chanterelles was a hefty price tag of just under €27. So far, so good. The snack (brotzeit) was just under €20. The price-performance ratio for the schnitzel was absolutely not right. I know they're all about quantity here, but when the food was served after less than 10 minutes, I had a bad feeling. I'm really no gourmet, but this was nothing. It was very nicely presented, but that was it, unfortunately. I still sat up obediently because I don't want to waste food. The snack (brotzeit) was a completely different story. Everything was delicious. We would have actually preferred just dark bread, but that's just complaining at a high level. Next time, we'll stick to something lighter. :-)

Super idyllic and super delicious, service was top

It was great for a break while paddling

Beautiful location. Attentive service. Cucumber soup and pancakes made with love. We felt very comfortable.

Some restaurants could learn a thing or two from this. Home-peeled potatoes, fantastic dumplings, goulash, blood sausage, and beef roulade are all delicious and, above all, homemade. Convenience is nowhere to be seen. If there were more stars, I would give more. Prices are extremely fair for a place that's only accessible by boat. TOP! KEEP UP THE GOOD SERVICE!

A very idyllic place, friendly and good service, and super delicious food. We'd love to come back...

Super friendly staff and excellent food at absolutely fair prices. It's definitely worth a visit.

We only had a drink. The service was very quick and friendly.

A great day-trip destination in the Spreewald. Accessible on foot, by boat, or by canoe.

We ate there last week and the spinach lasagne tasted of nothing, and the consistency was pretty disgusting. I wanted to add salt to my lasagne to make it taste better, but nothing came out of the salt shaker that was on the table, so I turned it on. It was completely rusted and the salt in it was already brown. I mentioned it to the service staff three times. The first said she would be right there because I thought it needed to be taken away. The second turned the salt shaker back on and put it back on and said he would do it right away. The third did the same. I wouldn't be surprised if it's still there, so take a close look inside before you use the salt shaker on the table outside.

Nice place but the bike ride is hard because of all the bridges where the bikes have to be lifted over

Nice day-trip restaurant. I didn't like the food (dish of the day) at all, and my small request to have the sauce poured next to the pasta instead of on top was apparently not accommodated. But with pasta for €18, I should expect that. I found the prices too high for the quality. The place is still worth a visit.

We were there today; the ambiance was great and the atmosphere was friendly. What we didn't like was the children's ice cream parrot: we didn't think it was appropriate to pay €4.50 for a scoop of ice cream in a plastic parrot.

The inn is in a wonderfully idyllic location and cannot be reached by car. Yes, it is a tourist hotspot, and the food prices are quite high. The menu is quite extensive, but we can't comment on the taste of the food. We only had coffee and cake (which was more like a small tart). The service was excellent, as well as quick and friendly, even though it was very busy. There's a nice playground and plenty of space to park your canoes. A nice stop during a canoe trip.

Very warm welcome, service and very good local cuisine

Great location by a stream, in the middle of the forest. Very attentive and friendly staff. Good food, drinks well chilled. Prices are reasonable for a tourist attraction.

Quaint and cozy day-trip restaurant. Very good, attentive service 👍 A great place to linger. We went hiking; you can also go canoeing or take a boat ride.

It's become very nice compared to the old days. The waiters were very attentive but also forgetful. We didn't get a drink... but no matter, we weren't charged. My grandson also really liked the small playground. Keep it up.

The food was delicious and came quickly, and it was easy to reach by canoe!

For decades, we've been going canoeing in the Spreewald with our family. Even during the GDR era, the prices at the Wotschofska restaurant were exorbitant. Recently, picnicking has even been banned there! The beautiful wooden tables with canopies are gone. Instead, you'll find several signs saying "Picnics Prohibited." Some families with children can barely afford to rent a paddleboat. And now you're not even allowed to bring a picnic basket. That's a real disgrace!!! There are hardly any other places to picnic, unless you picnic right by a lock. Unfortunately, there are no tables there. The Spreewald is increasingly alienating less well-off guests. Sad...

Delicious fish soup with plenty of whitefish pieces, but the portion could have been larger. The second course was a unique goulash with tender deer meat (from a local hunt) served with braised red cabbage and potatoes. The dishes were served efficiently despite the many people ordering and waiting during the cruises. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. I recommend it!

The food arrived extremely quickly. It was delicious and reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere in the middle of the forest 👍👍👍

We docked there with our canoe and ate them. I can't comment on the other dishes. When it's busy during the season, I imagine it can be a bit of a chore, as there are so many outdoor seating areas. Nevertheless, it's idyllic there.

Tourist trap. Extremely overpriced, prepared without love, mass-produced. I have no idea what the chefs are doing. The pasta is literally like it came from kindergarten, everything is soggy and soft, the tomato sauce is from a can... terrible. The grits sausage was way too salty, and I like salty food myself. The white wine was never semi-dry, and the red wine wasn't dry either; I have no idea what they poured for us. In the end, I got up the courage to say something, and we didn't have to pay for the pasta. The service was quick.

Yes, but you have to have a bit of time, it is very well attended 👍

We had very nice service. We only had a drink.

Our visit to the Gasthaus Wotschofska was very pleasant! We braved the long walk from Lübbenau with a stroller and a baby in a carrier. Once we arrived, we found a nice spot outside. The menu is simple with its specialties. It wasn't long before we were able to place our order. We were made aware of the daily specials…and we were very happy! I had the pork schnitzel baked with sauerkraut, horseradish, and Spreewald pickles plus potato salad, and my friend had the pasta with chanterelle mushrooms. I have to say, this combination tasted really good and was something different! Give it a try! The food, not to mention the location and ambiance, was the highlight. It was worth it! Keep it up! (We were there on a Wednesday during the week around 2:30 p.m., so it wasn't that busy, but I can imagine it would be very loud and hectic if several guests were there at the same time.)

Very friendly service and no long wait for the food. Great! Easily accessible by kayak, canoe, boat, on foot, or by bike. The facility is in excellent condition.

The ambiance was dreamy... we went on a boat trip. Everything was beautifully decorated, lots of flowers, everything very pretty. The food was very, very mediocre. A snack plate for €20... was very, very sparsely stocked. Everything was ready-made and overpriced.

Poor organization, that's all there is to it. Sure, it's stressful, especially on a Saturday and at this time of year, but with good organization, it's less stressful and all the more enjoyable for visitors. The food wasn't exactly great either. It's a shame, I can only say. We'll definitely never go there again.

This is truly a gem. I ordered cucumber soup. I haven't had anything this delicious in a long time. It was truly surprising and so well-made. Hats off to the kitchen. I fell in love with this place today; I felt so comfortable there. Thank you so much 😌

The food didn't taste good at all. And if I leave something, it's bad.

Unfortunately, it was overpriced for us, and not a good overall impression. The food wasn't tasty, more like... the beer was okay. No help getting off the boat. The entire "service" was the opposite of welcoming. I remembered it differently.

A bit more expensive for coffee and cake but it tasted delicious

For people who like hustle and bustle, yes.

Excellent service and a great environment. Always busy, but the grounds are large enough

A beautiful inn where you can stop after a walk through the Spreewald forest. The service is very good, friendly, and competent. We had a Spreewald-style schnitzel, which was absolutely delicious, but at almost €25, I found it relatively expensive.

A really nice restaurant. The food was delicious and the seating was very comfortable. It was quite crowded.

Great food, even when it's slightly busy, you'll find a spot

Great food, nice service - but lots of people.

The price level doesn't match the quality of the food. Yesterday, we tried several dishes with potatoes. The season allows for early potatoes, but we were given gray, hard rubber "potatoes" – not even animals in a zoo would have eaten them. The water content in the quark increases proportionally with the price. The interior of the restaurant is reminiscent of a factory canteen from the 1970s. The service is Eastern European and behaves according to their pay. This place really doesn't fit into the ambiance of the Spreewald region anymore.

Very nice ambiance and a great location for a day trip. Unfortunately, the food here doesn't hold up. The quality and price of the food are comparable to those of many major tourist hotspots. Accordingly, the value for money is poor!

A beautiful place. Ideal for a canoe trip.

Beautifully located, mass processing, appropriate prices

Tasty food, but the lack of a menu in Polish makes things very difficult, especially since there is no internet... the atmosphere is wonderful🩷

Anyone paddling through the Spreewald must stop here. Good, albeit somewhat expensive, food is brought to your table by cheerful staff. Families (there's also a nice playground) and various groups gather around the tables, and large boats also stop there. After a refreshing break at the inn, we continue on our way. We look forward to the next time 🎉

Great excursion restaurant. Very friendly staff

Tourist place, no card payment option, cash only

I just don't like mass tourism.

Overall, I only give it one star because, unfortunately, the region is massively overpriced. €19.50 for a snack consisting of ingredients costing €5-6, and then presented with such carelessness, is a real bummer. I somehow expected less of a rip-off from the Spreewald, since there's no picnic anywhere. I completely understand that as a host, you have to budget for the year, but you feel like a gutted Christmas goose... I've seen it differently in other regions...

Very interesting place but also very busy.

For Father's Day and the crowd, everything was perfect. Well organized.

The inn is located in the heart of the Spreewald region and can be reached by boat or bicycle. A large beer garden offers a wonderful ambiance.

A nice stop during kayaking for a coffee, beer or a cookie. I recommend it.

Everyone goes there, it's very touristy.

Very friendly, efficient staff who responded confidently and maintained service despite the sudden onset of storms.

We were here on May 20, 2025 by boat and took a break. We ordered a Wortschofska Brotzeit (a kind of farmer's ham sandwich). It was very disappointing. For €19.50, you simply expect more. There were two slices of smoked pork, two slices of bacon (a kind of farmer's ham), a small waffle dish with a dab of horseradish and lard, the lard being predominant, a thin horseradish cracker, a tiny dab of herb butter, but where was the cheese stick? It had been forgotten, which can happen now. We asked the waiter where it was, he took the already started platter away and came back with the same platter and a carelessly placed strip of cheese (supermarket). We also found white cabbage salad and four different types of cucumber. We were served four slices of bread, in the form of a baguette. The whole thing was presented rather carelessly. The price-performance ratio is not at all right. I should also mention that this platter was for one person. There were two of us eating it, which is our problem, but that's not the point.

Beautifully quiet in the middle of the Spreewald...very friendly service...beautiful old building...we only had a drink

Delicious 😋 small dishes, great for hiking 🥾🎒 cycling 🚲 and paddling 🛶

We (10 people) were there for the first time on Saturday – we stopped there spontaneously by kayak. We had to wait a while for a table outside because it was extremely busy. But that wasn't a problem. Despite it being so busy, the service was EXCELLENT! The drinks and food we ordered arrived very quickly and tasted delicious. Unfortunately, I can only give it 4 stars because the restrooms were terrible. The floor was sticky, wet, and dirty. The restrooms were also very dirty (sticky, hair, dirt) – one of the restrooms was missing toilet paper. I found that very unfortunate, and that's why I'm deducting a star. Otherwise, everything was excellent.

We reached the inn via hiking trail (also possible by car) or, in typical Spreewald style, by boat. Once we arrived, we treated ourselves to beef roulade, schnitzel, and other delicacies. The service was very friendly and prompt. However, we were there early (11:20 a.m.). The big rush came with the first boat tours (the 5.5-hour tour). Starting this summer, card payments are also accepted. But there's no cell service - neither O2 nor Telekom.

Very well-maintained facilities. The outdoor area is well-stocked with wood chips, so there's nothing to worry about even in damp or wet weather. The prices are "Spreewald-compliant" ;-) By that, I mean that the Spreewald bonus is already being heavily exploited. Why is that even necessary? With so many people and so much turnover, do we really need to charge these prices? But all in all, a very nice stop on our paddling tour through the Spreewald.

Nice ambience, very tasty food, we had very well fried zander with asparagus that wasn't overcooked and tasty potatoes, I can only recommend it, the beef roulade was also very tender and tasty; quick service, very clean toilets.

Mass processing with cafeteria food. Service staff overwhelmed. Not recommended.

Very nice and friendly service. Above all, very fast.

The prices are quite high, but the quality of the products is really good. I wasn't expecting that. The staff was very friendly and the service was good. The location is very good. It's also within easy walking distance of Lübbenau.

I don't live far away, but I was there for the very first time. We cycled the 17 km, and it was really great. Friendly service, a beautiful and quiet area. We'll be back.

We stopped there out of curiosity and ordered a drink. The staff was very friendly and the place was very well-maintained. There's also a playground for children.

Great place buty we visited buforem high season. Cannot pay with card.

It's very, very nice there. Unfortunately, you can only pay in cash, which is problematic in such a remote area. Hence, one star less for service. Luckily, someone in the group had enough cash with them.

Nice, but expensive and you will only pay cash in 2025

It was very nice again. The food was tasty.

We've been coming to the restaurant for 8 years to go on vacation and always hike to the restaurant...but this year everything was different. 80% of the tables outside were reserved without specifying when...food wasn't from the main menu that was on the table...card payment wasn't possible

Highly recommended...good, upscale cuisine with top service!

Sat outside and waited 20 minutes to be seated after we were told to wait outside and they would come to us. Finally moved on. Really no service orientation...

Of course touristy, but nice when the weather is good.

Well, we wanted to order food and apparently the food isn't on the menu. Then why is the card out? Staff was very nice. Unfortunately it's mass processing and not comfortable. Better go to the Frischkönig.

Only criticism. There were menus out there from which you couldn't order anything. Please just don't put them on the tables. But the plinse was delicious as always.

This restaurant is located in the deepest Spreewald. Very good food, nice service staff. There was nothing to complain about. Definitely worth a visit.

Basically quite nice. Pricing is probably due to the tourist hotspot. However, if you are looking for such prices, card payment should be possible.

Food and drinks were absolutely fine. You pay a higher price for the service because the inn cannot be reached by car. It's a shame that card payment is not possible.

If you are in the Spreewald, then go! Even if the hut is full: nice service, good to very good cuisine, regional products...playground for the little ones.

Extremely large, everything prepared, simple menu but very good food

Food was a matter of taste. For the ambience and the price, we expected better quality of cakes and noodles. No card payment possible. It was the only restaurant on our route. Toilet quite clean.