Waldgaststätte Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm in Hagen

Not inviting. We were there today shortly after 11 a.m. and wanted to take a coffee break during our short hike. Despite the fact that it didn't look inviting at all from the outside, we went in... and lo and behold, NOTHING! We were completely alone in the dining area, and despite saying "Good morning," "Hello," etc., several times, nobody was there... so we left. We assumed that guests would be expected from 11 a.m. onwards, but apparently not. Furthermore, it really needs to be renovated soon, both inside and out. We can't comment on the food.

Beautiful restaurant, top-notch. Good food, friendly service.

Rustic, like it used to be, beautiful. Great food.

A perfect stopover on the Three Towers Trail! The forest restaurant at the Kaiser Friedrich Tower is idyllically situated, has a lovely terrace under large parasols, and offers just the right refreshment after a hike. The service was friendly, the prices were absolutely fair, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. A place where you'll enjoy taking a break and recharging your batteries.

I was there with my son and daughter. My daughter had a Russian plaited cake. My son and I had a waffle with ice cream and whipped cream. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was very friendly and the ambiance was rustic and clean. The restrooms were surprisingly clean, which I wouldn't have expected. The location is, of course, superbly situated in the forest, accessible by car, surrounded by nature, right next to the Kaiser Friedrich Tower. The view was beautiful!

Cash only. The wheat beer is good but pricey. A nice place to relax.

Very nice location! The food was delicious!

We spontaneously stopped by yesterday and were served very well. We had Jägerschnitzel and were very satisfied! It's beautifully quiet and surrounded by nature.

Ice cream was only available in a cone. 🙁 And that was in 35-degree heat.

For the operator, politeness and respect are a one-way street and apparently he has something against cyclists otherwise we would have stopped there with 3 people, but then we decided not to

A lovely beer garden to stop by while hiking or biking. They also serve currywurst. We'll be happy to come back.

Disappointing Experience – No Understanding for Tourists We were part of an organized hiking group and passed by the Kaiser Friedrich Tower – a well-known landmark in Hagen. The Waldgaststätte restaurant is located right next door. We simply wanted to take a short break and eat some snacks we'd brought with us outside without disturbing the restaurant. But we were forbidden to do so – the staff even forbade us from sitting down near the restaurant in an unfriendly manner. This behavior was very off-putting and completely incomprehensible for a tourist destination. Especially in Germany – where tourism is encouraged and service should be a top priority – this kind of treatment of visitors is disappointing. It's apparently less about hospitality and more about only paying guests being "welcome." We were left with a very negative impression. This experience doesn't fit the image of a hospitable tourist destination.

Beautiful beer garden in a beautiful setting. Unfortunately, everything is quite dated. You get the impression that the owners are no longer interested. They need a breath of fresh air. And having customers pay for hygiene measures... Seems a bit off-putting. These are difficult times. Let's hope things get better. Addendum: Had to remove a star! Food too salty, gypsy sauce overcooked, no response to the review! What a shame!

Here you'll find delicious homemade food. In a very beautiful, peaceful setting, it's the perfect place to stop after a strenuous hike. Whether you're looking for beer, hearty food, or sweet treats, there's something for everyone. The staff is very friendly. I'll definitely be back!

Very unfriendly. We just wanted to take a short break and were asked to pay €5 per person. That would have been about €100 for the plate charge. Just for sitting on the lawn behind the tower, which was 80 meters from the restaurant. We only had a few snacks with us and wanted to take a short break in the heat. We were turned away. It was a disgrace!

Friendly service and very child-friendly. A lovely atmosphere with a beer garden feel and delicious German cuisine. We'll be back!

My hiking group was turned away from the meadow by the tower during a short rest in 30°C heat, with the choice: either walk or pay €5 per person to sit on the meadow behind the tower and eat our light snacks (cucumbers, apples, cookies). There were no signs indicating that we weren't allowed to sit on the meadow, let alone that it was part of the restaurant. They could have been a little more polite about that – we left immediately at the first request. Getting upset about the fact that the 20 disgruntled people weren't satisfied with the "service" provided, and expressing this, demonstrates, in my opinion, that it was definitely the right decision not to pay a total of over €100 for a spot on the meadow without service. I've also heard from friends who waited over half an hour for a waffle. The saying "the customer is always right" seems to be written with a capital "C" here.

Very unfriendly towards hikers and completely unsympathetic to youth groups. They charged a €5 stay fee.

We were a small, quiet group of Boy Scouts walking along the 3 Towers Trail and wanted to take a short break on a meadow at the edge of the restaurant's grounds – far away from the restaurant's business, without blocking any tables or paths. We behaved quietly and respectfully. Unfortunately, we were spoken to very harshly and practically sent away. We were told we had to pay €5 each for the plate charge because we weren't allowed to simply sit down – even though we were just sitting on the lawn and hadn't claimed any of the restaurant's services. The tone was particularly disappointing: snippy, unfriendly, and completely unwilling to engage in conversation. Of course, we understand that restaurants have clear rules and must be economical – but polite behavior would have been absolutely appropriate. A friendly explanation would have sufficed. Unfortunately, we remember the place for its inappropriate behavior, not for its surroundings.

Unfortunately, the staff was very unfriendly and showed no understanding for youth groups. They even charged a €5 plate fee for a short break. Furthermore, the tone they used toward our group was completely inappropriate.

Very beautifully situated place with forest around it

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and good food... Would gladly return...

Very nice , You can sit outside, very nice staff and the food was super tasty 😋. I'll definitely be back. Can only recommend it. Also very nice for children

Yes, it is very beautiful.......

After a hike I was happy about a delicious salad. When it arrived it looked damn tasty anyway. When both tomatoes had moldy bruises and there were hairs in my salad, the mood was a bit dampened. I still ate the salad!!, except for sorting out the tomatoes and hair. Other guests might have let him go back immediately. To be friendly, my partner went into the restaurant where there were no guests and mentioned this. Then they just said stupidly: “I’ll pass it on to the kitchen”. No apologies, no discounts, no coffee on the house. Sorry, we were with you last time!!

Very cozy, surrounded by nature, delicious food

Great food in great surroundings.

The atmosphere is very cozy. The food is delicious, and the staff is super friendly. One or two vegetarian dishes would be welcome.

Quaint restaurant at the foot of the tower of the same name, in the middle of the forest. First of all: there is NO card payment. The menu is very traditional, with hearty home cooking. The quality and prices are okay. The service is friendly and I wish the owners enough strength to continue like this. The only drawback: the cleanliness of the tables leaves something to be desired and the furniture is very old.

Everything is in control! Service was super nice and attentive. Very tasty food with large portions. Reasonable prices. Nice ambience. Great surroundings, wonderful in nature. Axo children and dogs are also always welcome. Everything great. Thank you 😊

No card payment. Priced at the top end for these dishes. Clearly lives from hiking tourism.

Great ambience, great food, clean, tidy, friendly service, reasonable prices, would love to come back again and again

A nice place to stay and enjoy delicious food! Rather unsuitable for children as there is no playground or equipment. But if you can bring outdoor games with you, it's worth going to the inviting meadow! No card payment possible!

We just took a drinking break there. Delicious beer 🥂. Very nice and quick service. Thank you very much!

The Waldgaststätte Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm is a restaurant that, from the outside, is probably past its best. Nevertheless, the restaurant is able to serve good food. The staff and service is friendly. There are various dishes on offer that can satisfy everyone. However, the prices are more in the upper segment. The reasons: The tenant is also getting on in years and has probably leased the restaurant from the city of Hagen. They, in turn, do not care about replacing the completely outdated playground equipment. Due to the weather and the low number of visitors, the restaurant is closed two days a week. A unique selling point is very difficult to achieve due to the location. Despite the circumstances and precisely because of them, it is difficult to set prices differently. The food served is good and worth the money. Redesigning dishes is also no problem. The restaurant can be reached by car, but only locals know that, as the other paths are forest roads and are partially closed. But despite all the adversities, this restaurant has charm and offers good opportunities to stop off there on nice days. A great destination for hikers. If you use a navigation system, you should enter “Am Kettelbach” as your intermediate destination and Waldgaststätte Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm as your final destination. The route is a little longer, but you can get up to the parking lot without any problems. It is also important to check when the towers are open. The view from there offers a good overview of the region. As far as people with disabilities are concerned, people with limited mobility can use the restaurant without any problems. They will need help from the parking lot to the restaurant. Anyone who is completely immobile will need intensive help because the doors to the toilets are not wide enough for electric wheelchairs.

We were there on Tuesday afternoon with 13 people after a hike. There was only one person for the kitchen and one for the service. Of course, this was noticeable in places. We actually ended up with one too many dishes on the table. The tone was a bit rough, but honest and the service was generally very committed. The menu is very manageable, but everything was plentiful and tasty and quick and ready at the same time! The location in the forest and directly at the tower is a good location for a hike. Attention: no card payment possible. Prices were very fair.

The location is beautiful, with the Kaiser Friedrich Tower from which you can enjoy an outstanding view - that enhances the stay. The 5* for the ambience refers to the location and the beer garden! About the gastronomy: The service is ok, nothing more and nothing less. The drinks are reasonably priced. We were extremely disappointed with the food, the price-performance ratio simply doesn't fit here. 20 € for a schnitzel with fries and salad is generally ok, but then it has to sit well. The Jäger sauce was really not good, Champions from a can and the sauce was also straight out of the bag, the fat was running out of the schnitzel (probably frozen) and the fries were actually too salty (and compared to many friends, I eat very salty !!). The tomato soup for €7 was good 👍! There was nothing wrong with that. There wasn't really anything on the menu for the 3 year old child, so we ordered a fries and currywurst for €10.90. Like every child, he loves fries, but he didn't eat them (too salty). Mom and Dad were also allowed to share the sausage; he preferred to eat dry crispbread. €37.80 for the meal is far too much for the quality. €12.40 for a wheat, a small apple spritzer and a small shandy is ok. It's a shame, there's more!

Very tasty food and a beautiful place in the forest. It's nice to sit outside

Cute place in the forest with nice staff. Only Cash!

Very idyllic restaurant located right next to the tower. Quite modern but comfortably furnished. Fun-loving innkeeper. Nice service. Coffee and cake delicious. Other dishes looked very good (haven't eaten anything yet)

Great atmosphere, very nice staff, the area is great for hiking. Only the schnitzel was a bit salty, but otherwise the food was very tasty and the portions were large enough, appropriate for the price. We'd love to come back.

A restaurant in the middle of the forest.

The ambience is great. Food is not of good quality, unfortunately, prices are excessive. There was hardly any tuna in the tuna salad. Didn't get an invoice. It's a shame, more could be done with it.

We were there today with a hiking group of 13 and unfortunately it wasn't a nice experience. While we were waiting for the condition, some of our group unpacked their provisions (at this point we should admit that you should actually know that you don't do this in a restaurant!) and a lady, presumably the manager, promptly came and shared in the tone of a sergeant, that it was a restaurant and that you were not allowed to consume food or drinks that you had brought with you. Here the sound makes the music and it was very bad music. The lady who served us was friendly, but apparently she didn't even know the difference between a naturally cloudy apple spritzer and a normal apple spritzer, because she stated that the spritzer was naturally cloudy. When I went in shortly after ordering the drink to choose a piece of cake, I saw on a tray that it was clear apple spritzer and ordered an iced coffee instead. Unfortunately, when the drink order came, something was missing and there was a black hair in my iced coffee (I'm dark blonde). I was then served a new one. In general the waitresses seemed very clumsy. After paying, some climbed the tower and one individual sat in front of the tower and took out his provisions again. The lady from the beginning was there again promptly and informed him that you were not allowed to consume any food or drinks you had brought with you anywhere on the premises... This way you can scare away your guests in the long term. The cake should be positively highlighted, it was very good and the toilet paper was at least three layers and not recycled.

Nicely located. Price-performance okay. Friendliness, good attention. Everything's o.k. 😀👍🏻Unfortunately cash only.

It's good that this restaurant still exists!!!After a leisurely hike, if you're patient, you can have a good meal and relax. The employees try their hardest. Everything was fresh and the beer was great on tap. Looking forward to the next time.

The surroundings are very beautiful. You can go for a walk or hike. The restaurant is in an idyllic location in the middle of the forest. Inside you have the feeling that time has stood still. Everything is harmoniously coordinated. From the top of the tower you have a great view when the weather is good. However, there are a lot of steps to get to the top. But the climb is definitely worth it. By the way, it costs 50 cents. Which I think is fine. I had a waffle with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream, cream and strawberries. Everything was appetizingly arranged in small bowls on a platter. Unfortunately the cream wasn't really stiff, there were crystals in the ice cream and the strawberries were cut into pieces that were way too small, some of them were mushy with way too much sugar and there were still a few green leaves from the strawberry stem between the strawberries. I wouldn't order it a second time now. The staff was friendly and reserved.

We visited your restaurant on 6/23/24 with a group of about 13 hikers. At first glance, the restaurant itself makes a nice, cozy impression. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with your service and the atmosphere. 10 of us wanted to have a drink while the other 7 just wanted to rest. Unfortunately, they couldn't eat anything because they don't offer card payment. Although there were enough free seats inside and outside the restaurant, those who could not eat anything were not allowed to sit. The staff was unfriendly and unwilling to find a solution to our problem. We are very disappointed and will not recommend your restaurant. We also had to pay to use the toilet, even though we wanted to order something. Unfortunately our visit to your restaurant was a very negative experience. We hope that you will take our criticism seriously and make improvements.

No price information for special items on offer...Then the price is excessive....

We sat there for 45 minutes and waited for service. This came past us several times but didn't serve us. Tables right next to us, where customers sat down 30 minutes after we arrived, were served immediately and also received drinks immediately. After waiting for 45 minutes, we got up without anything to eat or drink and drove somewhere else. It's a shame and the wasted time.

We landed there after a hike and were very well looked after. We recommend.

Very friendly service, delicious food, non-alcoholic wheat nice and cool, relaxed stay, really retro inside. I like this! A restaurant like in my childhood.

It's really nice here and we'll stop by here soon. Unfortunately I didn't see a menu.

It's a beautiful atmosphere, great service and there are really delicious homemade waffles that I can only recommend..

I was thrilled for the third time now. The ambience is from my youth and so is the taste of the food. Simply delicious!!! We'll come back, again and again.

Good food, very good view from the tower

Today we were with a large group after a long hike on the grounds of the forest restaurant. We were waiting for the last hikers and wanted to discuss stopping there, but unfortunately that didn't happen. One or two women of us had already sat down and (we should have known better) unpacked a sandwich. A “very friendly” lady came out of the restaurant and pointed out the rules. This brought some dissatisfaction into the group of 20 people. After the second kick-off we left the area. Unfortunately, the following cyclist also had to suffer from the mood of the likely owner because he had not read the site regulations before entering the area. In addition, there were no other visitors on site at this time. A pity!

Very very expensive, but otherwise good

After a strenuous mountain bike trip through the forests, we stopped at this restaurant for some refreshment. Super rustic atmosphere, very nice service and one of the tastiest fries in a long time give this inn its own charm. Simply great! The visit rounded off the whole day again 👍🏼

Everything is great, Alles ist wundervoll

A nice place to take a break after a wonderful hike. With delicious waffles. The service employee was friendly, approachable and quick. The furnishings are a bit old, but comfortable. Unfortunately, EC payment is not possible, so remember to pay in cash. The small tower next door can be visited for 0.50 cents. And the view is breathtakingly beautiful. However, only 2 people should go up at the same time, as a sign at the bottom says.

The joy of a nice cold beer after a nice walk was immediately ruined with the first sip when I felt the big, thirsty pull and how warm and phlegm suddenly ran down my throat. I felt incredibly sorry for the beer but I couldn't finish our refreshing liaison and leave it alone and unfinished.

Very rustic, but the service is super friendly and the food is also very good.

Das ist Essbares... Aber auch nicht viel mehr

Schöne Außengastronomie mitten im Wald! Sehr freundliche Bedienung!

Leckere Schnitzel und schöner Biergarten

Super lecker und eine sehr schöne Ecke in Hagen. Vom Turm hat man einen traumhaften Blick über die Stadt!!!

Tolle Gaststaette zum Verweilen, direkt am Turm gelegen mit nettem Personal und guter Kueche*****

Sehr leckeren selbstgemachten Apfelkuchen

Das Restaurant liegt mitten im Wald. Schönes Ziel auf der Wanderung. Anfahrt ist aber auch mit dem Auto möglich. Die Gerichte sind sehr lecker und das Personal sehr freundlich. Es gibt draußen viele Tische. Ein richtiger Biergarten.

Jedes Mal wie ein Tag Urlaub! :-)

Alles super..direkt beim Turm und sehr lecker.. spazieren hier absolutes muss..

Die Lage sehr schön, der Service freundlich und zügig. Das Essen ist in Ordnung.

Ich war hier noch nie drin, kann also nichts zu dem Restaurant sagen. Wer in den Turm will, soll allerdings wissen, dass hier ein Schlitzkasten aufgestellt ist, der 50 Cent fordert. Ich würde daher empfehlen zur Wanderung ein paar alte Knöpfe mitzunehmen.

Zwischen Hagen und Breckerfeld idyllisch im Wald gelegen findet man die Gaststätte. Leider lässt die Beschilderung dorthin sehr zu wünschen übrig.Von der "Hauptstrasse"weist kein Schild auf den Zufahrtsweg hin.Wir haben die Zufahrt nur mit Hilfe von" Eingeborenen" gefunden. Ist man endlich fündig geworden,fühlt man sich gleich wohl.Diese Gaststätte erstrahlt immer noch im Glanz einer fast schon vergessenen Zeit der gemütlichen Ausflugsgaststätten. Ein großer Biergarten lädt zum Verweilen ein. Bei schlechtem Wetter findet man in den Innenräumen genügend Platz um die Köstlichkeiten zu genießen,die die Küche bietet. Zu bewundern sind auch die liebevoll zusammengetragenden Accessoires, die in einer Lokalität früher gebraucht wurden. Zum Lokal gehört der Kaiser-Friedrich-Turm,der Namensgeber der Gaststätte. Er ist begehbar und bietet eine schöne Aussicht. Erreichen kann man Waldgaststätte auch über verschiedene Wanderwege.

Der Service war sehr gut, schnell und freundlich. Der Kaffee war ausgezeichnet. Wir hätten auch gerne etwas gegessen, hatten aber nicht genug Bargeld dabei und Kartenzahlung ist da leider immer noch nicht möglich. Die Kuchen sahen großartig aus!

Eine der schönsten Waldgaststätten der Region. Sehr gutes Essen, ein liebevoll mit Antiquitäten dekorierter Gastraum, Biergarten, Aussichtsturm mit herrlicher Fernsicht und eine herzliche und aufmerksame Bedienung, wie man sie selten findet. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Anna, wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Wir hatten Kaffee und Kuchen, war lecker. Werden demnächst mal zum Mittagessen kommen.

Geschlossen am Donnerstag... Traurig 😢

Essen in gewohnter guter Qualität. Freundliche Bedienung

Urige Waldgastätte, romantisch gelegen mit Kaffee, diversen selbstgemachten Kuchen und leckerem, reichhaltigen Essen. Schöner Biergarten.

Service war leider völlig demotiviert, die Getränke, abgesehen vom Bier, fast kohlensäurefrei. Für 5€ pro Bier haben wir mehr erwartet.

Nettes Personal, schöne Gegend. Von hier aus lassen sich schöne Spaziergänge unternehmen und davor oder danach was leckeres essen oder trinken. Bei schönem Wetter kann man den Biergarten in schöner Umgebung, weit ab vom Verkehr, genießen. Die Gaststätte ist über eine kleine, asphaltierte Straße auch mit dem Fahrrad,, Motorrad oder Pkw gut zu erreichen.

Auf den Weg des 3 Türmeweg. Kaffee mit Kuchen.Bedienung freundlich.

Sehr gute gutbürgerliche Küche mit freundlicher Bedienung. Ein sehr schönes Ausfluglokal und nicht nur.

Waren zum Kaffee da. 3 Türmeweg. Auf Öffnungszeiten achten.

Immer wenn wir ein bisschen wandern wollen, essen wir hier. Das Essen schmeckt, man kann in der Natur sitzen und jederzeit auf den Turm hochklettern. Insgesamt ein sehr schönes Restaurant. Leider haben sie den Spielplatz abgebaut

Leider war das Essen nicht gut, die Curry Soße ein unapetittlicher Brei. Die Salatsosse wurde versehentlich über meine neben mir liegende Mütze verschüttet. Statt einer Entschuldigung wurden mir ein paar Servietten gereicht. Der ganze Besuch war deprimierend. Schade, wir sind im Sommer öfter dort im Biergarten, da hatten wir nichts zu beanstanden.

Sehr gemütlich und leckeres Essen

Wunderbare Lage zu jeder Jahreszeit. Die gutbürgerliche Küche soll laut Rezensionen lecker sein. Der Gastraum allerdings ist düster und lieblos. Zwar voll gepackt mit altem Dekokram wirkt er einfach nur ramschig. Alles , wirklich alles ist vergilbt oder beige. Decke, Wände Gardinen...usw. Stühle uralt mit gebrochener Lederpolsterung. Ein heller Anstrich, helle Stuhlpolster,freundliche Tischdecken und eindeutig weniger Kram und welkes Grünzeug würden diesem so schön gelegenen Ausflugslokal die Fröhlichkeit geben, die es ausstrahlen sollte.

Kann zum Restaurant leider nichts sagen, da wir die 3 Türme Tour gemacht haben. Turm steht wie gesagt direkt neben dem Restaurant auf dem gleichen Grundstück. Gegen Eintritt 🎟 von 50 Cent kann der Turm bestiegen werden. Ganz tolle Aussicht auf Hagen und Umland.