Waldschenke Heidelberg Gasthaus mit Biergarten in Heidelberg

A lovely beer garden near Heidelberg's Heiligenberg (Thingstätte). Delicious food. Friendly service.

I really like this restaurant, excellent food and friendly staff, good location. I recommend it to everyone.

Nicely located beer garden, nice staff and good selection.

Very nice restaurant, good service. Unfortunately no cake for years. Instead of coffee and cake, customers should order a dessert from the menu, but I don't order a dessert for ten euros just because there is no cake.

If stars could be subtracted, this review should subtract them. Not suitable for families with children. We had very bad service, where he insulted me in front of an entire room with more than 20 people in the middle of a conversation. They took a long time to serve us, with bad faces, as if we were criminals. When I asked for a complaint form, they laughed in my face. We had no idea what was happening (because they hadn't told us anything) and suddenly everyone (absolutely everyone) was yelling at us. The situation speaks more about them than about us. We will not return and we cannot recommend it, since no person deserves to be treated like this. And much less our 4 children, who were left without food, in addition to experiencing that abuse firsthand.

The cooked cheese schnitzel was very tasty. The portions will definitely fill you up. Free WiFi is also available.

This forest restaurant exceeded our expectations. The quality of the food was very good, the salad with the goat cheese was very tasty, the Celtic sandwich had very tender meat. The onions on the Katen sandwich were slightly dominant and somewhat masked the taste of the meat.

Highly recommended, the food was really excellent and the service was very friendly 👍 I would definitely take a break here again.

Very well eaten and very friendly and attentive service

The food was almost inedible, the service... what a terrible service, very unfriendly. The ambiance was best outside the restaurant. Not recommended.

Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio isn't right at all. €9.90 for a thin slice of apple strudel with three plums and a drizzle of whipped cream is absolutely excessive. We indulged in this since they don't serve cake. We can't comment on the main courses, but the other desserts and the salad were also very modest in quantity, and the price was very reasonable. Thanks to the friendly service and the ambiance, it still gets stars...

A MUST on the way to the Holy Mountain

Ideal as a hiking break with a large terrace area and fresh game delicacies

Everything is very beautiful here ‼️‼️‼️

Great service, super good food and a homely atmosphere. We'll definitely come back. Thanks!

I can fully recommend the Waldschenke as an event location. We held our wedding here. A few plus points: - very fair prices - always friendly & committed to communication. Vladi contributed a lot to ensuring that I always felt reassured and confident during the wedding planning :) - there is a beautiful outdoor area with lots of greenery - great staff who were very committed throughout the entire event and spread a good mood - very tasty food (one guest gave me feedback that he had never eaten so well at a wedding). Creative & eclectic menu; absolutely suitable for vegetarians and vegans - extreme flexibility with regard to our wishes - other locations would have rejected many things per se. From our own signature drinks to a completely individualized menu based on our preferences and karaoke parties until late into the night - easy communication & coordination with other service providers such as the decoration company, photo box delivery, etc. - There are other sights and great viewpoints on Heidelberg within walking distance I honestly can't think of any real disadvantages. I would list a few points to help you assess whether the Waldschenke is suitable as an event location for you: - there is no direct public transport connection, i.e. you have to work with carpools/shuttles (there are enough parking spaces) - the basic equipment is simple & rustic; If you have special color and aesthetic requirements, it is best to hire an external service provider Everything worked out perfectly for us. A huge thank you to the Waldschenke team!

I can only warmly recommend the Waldschenke. We were able to celebrate a birthday here with around 40 people and enjoyed the evening to the fullest with our guests. There was a three-course menu (wild boar ham appetizer, salad with our own potato dressing, 10 whole geese with delicious dumplings and red cabbage in an exquisite cream sauce, as well as a champagne mousse with wild berry sauce). The service staff was extremely friendly, well trained and looked after each guest individually. The boss of the Waldschenke also kept an eye on everything and implemented every wish directly. The Walschänke also impresses with its beautiful location directly on the Heiligenberg, its very own charm and the fresh game products directly from the region. You can really say that everyone is welcome here and everyone is passionate about it!

Cordon Bleu and fried potatoes were good and reasonably priced. Although it took a long time... cooking cheese was out. There is no small children's schnitzel. Our reserved table was given away. Stood around in the middle of the economy and waited. So we were placed in the middle of a celebration event. The birthday child asked us to sit outside... Underground... Eating solidly and quietly - none. Billing wasn't correct either, got cash back. The male waitress stayed completely out of it and I think the woman was "missing her job". That's not how you talk to guests! No matter whether it’s a “Rastschenke” or a restaurant.

Yesterday we were invited to a goose dinner at the Waldschenke with around 30-40 people and we had no expectations whatsoever. The excellent goose (with everything that went with it) was an experience. Everything was perfect that evening: the extremely good cuisine, the loving, considerate service staff, and the boss who kept an eye on everything. It doesn't get any better

Wir wurden gestern eingeladen zum Gansessen in die Waldschenke mit circa 30-40 Personen und hatten keinerlei Erwartungshaltung. Die hervorragende Gans (mit allem, was dazugehört) war ein Erlebnis. An diesem Abend stimmte wirklich alles: die äußerst gute Küche, dass liebevolle, umsichtige Servicepersonal, sowie der Chef, der auf alles ein Auge hatte. Besser geht‘s nicht

Food was good, only the red cabbage only tasted like cloves. There are two dishes for children and that's it You are asked to reserve a seat and then you don't have a seat because it has been assigned to someone else. We then got a seat with a closed group of people who bumped into you while we were eating and wanted to put the champagne glasses on our table. If it hadn't been for all that there would have been more stars.

Very tasty food, especially game dishes, fresh from local hunters. Very nice, competent service. Dogs no problem.

Disappointing. I had the impression that I was served something warmed up from the day before. Schnitzel was paper-thin and consisted mostly of breading. Not particularly tasty. Fried potatoes were lukewarm. Only the side salad was fresh and good, but also well paid at €5.50.

We stopped by at this forest bistro, after a long hike -initialy our plan was just to get a tea, but as the place was cosy and people nice, we decided to take some food as well.It was a good decision-the food was excellentl.We had a forelle and semelknödel with mushrooms.The white wine i had was very good too.The staff are lovely young team, efficient and helpful. Nice experience , hope to come again

Super nice people, food very tasty. Price/performance is right. Thank you for trying so kindly, despite the hustle and bustle, to accommodate us with two dogs

Great place with good wine spritzer

Wir hatten keine große Erwartung an eine Waldgaststätte, umso positiver waren wir vom Essen und dem Service überrascht. Beides war super und die Preise angemessen. Die Speisekarte war reichhaltig, für jeden etwas dabei. Sehr große Portionen und vom Geschmack hervorragend! Essen kam sehr schnell, obwohl alles frisch zubereitet wurde. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Nice atmosphere, very good service and excellent food. Something for everyone and in every price range.

Cheese spaetzle like in Bavaria! Plus a really nice atmosphere. Looking forward to next time :)

Good cuisine, sitting in the forest, lots of space outside

In the summer it's really nice to sit outside, but inside it's very tight. Unfortunately you can smell the toilet through the door. The food would be really good if it wasn't horribly overpriced. The 2 wild boar sausages are no bigger than a normal sausage. I know other high-quality restaurants for game meat and they definitely offer more for the money. We're not coming anymore.

Very friendly and courteous service. Very good tasting schnitzel with cooked cheese, although the restaurant was full, two seats were made available for us

Since our last visit to the Waldschenke was a few years ago, I was really looking forward to the pairing of wild boar sausage with mashed potatoes and red cabbage. (Sensational at the time) I was surprised by 2 tiny little bratwursts and an overall quite manageable portion for 17.90 euros. Because of the bad weather we had to sit inside and were unfortunately seated at the table next to the toilet. The smell from the men's room was quite an imposition during the meal. It's a shame, it's a shame, but under these conditions we'll eat somewhere else next time.

Cheese spaetzle was no longer really warm, and the food as a whole was no longer too warm.

A cozy tavern, simple but clean! The menu wasn't fully available, but after a second run the available dish was good and tasty. Unfortunately, cakes, with the exception of apple strudel, are not offered at all.

Ghastly service. Avoid. We waited 30mins and despite asking 3 different members of staff, we weren’t served at all. Rude place!

Very nice beer garden, with delicious food and cold drinks. Great service and very nice host.

The food was delicious. I had the schnitzel and particularly liked that it was one large one instead of two smaller ones. I don't know why, but it was easier for me to eat and it was definitely filling. :3 The internet was probably a bit overloaded, but it was also understandable with around 20 to 30 people in one room xD so everything was still within limits. We ate inside, so can't say much about staying outside, but I think it's in a nice location, in the middle of the forest.

Very nice beer garden, delicious food and nice service!

Very nice up there, delicious food, nice shady places. Unfortunately there are no nice play options for children. The playground has nothing to do with a playground, there is a lot of room for improvement here. Such a great place that could be designed so beautifully.

Nice beer garden with delicious food and drinks. The service is super nice and really fast. We had the cordon bleu and the boiled cheese schnitzel with fried potatoes. Both dishes were very good. 👍 The restaurant has a counter with game delicacies. (Bratwurst, stuffed Maultaschen) It's worth looking at the historical buildings/ruins and eating there on the way back/out. The best comes last, there is yeast on tap. 😊

No food was taken. Maybe a little enhancement of the place would be good, but the service worked and the beer was ok

Lots going on on sunny days, friendly service.

The Waldschenke is located between the hiking car park and Thingstätte. Since we didn't want to eat in the beer garden, we asked if we could also get a seat in the tavern. We were shown 3 tables. There were still leftover food on the first one. The second one didn't look any better either. Therefore we decided on the third table. The table here was relatively clean, but the seat cushions looked very dirty and somehow dirty. The food was quite good (sausage salad with fried potatoes and Odenwälder Kochkäse schnitzel with fried potatoes), only some of the fried potatoes could have used a little less heat. Black burnt food just doesn't taste good.

Food is always a matter of taste, I'm sorry, I didn't like it. Schnitzel too dark and dry, fried potatoes hard.

Very good food at reasonable prices. Large beer garden. Great digestive walks possible.

The way there is a bit bumpy...but once you get there there's nothing missing. Great drinks, really great food and very friendly staff!

Game dishes. Good service. Nice beer garden.

Nice, cozy beer garden easily accessible on foot from Philosophenweg.

Nice beer garden with friendly, dedicated service at Heidelberg price levels.

Very nicely located restaurant, highly recommended as a destination for a trip to the Heiligenberg as the staff are always friendly and pleasant, especially in midsummer :-)

Nice excursion restaurant on the Heiligenberg near Heidelberg.

Very tasty cordon bleu. We can recommend ordering a portion of cooked cheese. This is a great combo 😋. The service staff were nice and helpful, the prices were okay for the quality delivered. 👍👍👍

A nice place for a break before or after visiting the St Michel monastery... Cold beer, toilets and good beer garden food. Don't hesitate to stop by.

Unfortunately we were there on Monday. Unfortunately it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Excellent food and beverages. The service was very good, but they were busy, so would probably be outstanding otherwise.

' had really tasty fried fish. A poem. It must have been fresh; and tasted like plaice fillet. Thanks. I am looking forward to the next time. The toilet smelled of cloves.

friendly service, nice atmosphere

Delicious food, nice beer garden, nice staff. What more could you want...everything was great. We'd love to come back.

Nice beer garden, good food, nice staff.

We had a company outing and had a delicious buffet for lunch. Unfortunately I don't know how much € per person spends. I can only recommend it. If you like hiking, you can also get there on foot. You sit comfortably under the linden trees. Will go again soon.

Very nice here, the food was good and quick.

Prices high, small portions, was a bit disappointed, you won't get full! Food is delicious, service is friendly and fast! Price-performance not sufficient for us due to the small portions! There is nothing on offer for children either, no fries, no playground!

Very nice area. Only discovered by chance.

Very courteous staff. The dishes are freshly prepared and therefore taste very good, would love to come back. Okay, the fried potatoes could have spent a little longer in the pan, but that's all.

Beautiful beer garden under huge deciduous trees. The chanterelles with bread dumplings are absolutely not recommended, they swim in an over-salted cream sauce. You might want to be on the safe side when ordering and, for example, order the salad with the wild boar ham. The service is attentive and quick.

Cordon Blue, venison sausages and goat cheese salad were outstanding! Service was on point!

Very nice destination and restaurant within walking distance from Heidelberg via the Philosophy Trail. Shady and sunny places outside - depending on your choice. Very friendly and nice team. Food and drinks are good with fair prices. Highly recommended.

I was there at about midday, as I had hiked up from Heidelberg to see the amphitheatre. I was met with the friendliest staff I could've asked for. (I believe Flo was his name). The food is locally sourced from a 30km radius, hunted and butchered by the kitchen staff at the restaurant. I had wild boar Maultasche which was heavenly. Cranberry and mustard is a secret but perfect combination. Hope to be back.

Nice location, with good staff and delicious food. Unfortunately we had to sit inside because of the weather, as the beer garden is a particular plus point. But you can also sit well in the restaurant. The game is highly recommended, but the other dishes are also very tasty. the staff quick and on point. There were 16 of us and we all ate together!

Fast service, well prepared food. Very good dumplings and good wild boar preparations.

Beergarden with very slow and lax service. I have been there for two times and both experiences are the same.

Nice beer garden in the woods. Food is average but the atmospehere is great.

Food was cold, the service person asked for a tip and was very unfriendly, unfortunately it's not for small children as there aren't even fries. Unfortunately, portions are also very small for the price.

Unfriendly staff, no structure in the service. Food wasn't great either, so not recommended.

Nice location. Great food and good service

Very tasty food, decent portions, nice atmosphere

Totally great restaurant in the middle of the forest with very tasty food!

Top! Went here for the first time yesterday after a May 1st walk and we were thrilled! I haven't eaten so well in a long time! Excellent freshly prepared local game, idyllic location, friendly owner. Since there was a huge rush at lunchtime (all places were full, new hiking groups kept coming), we first had to wait for a table. But the wait was more than worth it, because the venison sausages with cranberry mustard (what a brilliant idea) were first-class, the freshly prepared mashed potatoes were great and even the red cabbage was excellent. It was outstanding in terms of taste and aroma and was therefore definitely more than the expected “ordinary home cooking”. Service and owners were very friendly and helpful and did a good job. It took some time for drinks and food to arrive, but given the enormous hustle and bustle, that was excusable and simply couldn't be helped. There were several waitresses on duty who did their best and were very friendly and patient with the guests in a situation that probably took a toll on their nerves. Respect! 1A, we'll be back!

Innkeeper doesn't work at all, food Well..! We waited forever for our food and it was brought out at considerable intervals and at different times. When part of the group still hadn't received their food after ONE hour, I asked the innkeeper personally, but I only got passive aggressive answers from the very unprofessional boss. The food came quite quickly after the complaint, but he then said he had to come to our table again and come after us in person and make a show of it. The waiter was nice in general, but we didn't experience any appreciation from the innkeeper himself in the restaurant, which unfortunately meant that the experience fell through. The schnitzel was good, but the side dishes were unfortunately mediocre. That's why it remains a well! Due to the extremely unprofessional and embarrassing behavior of the innkeeper, this will definitely be the last visit there.

A very nice atmosphere, with forward-looking staff who are friendly and helpful. PLEASE dear fellow guests/visitors, be understanding and patient when it is full!!! Thank you, I'll always be happy to come back.

Very nice beer garden invites you to relax after exploring the Heiligenber (with Tingstätte and monastery ruins) 😁

Always a pleasure..... Thanks for the goodwill

Was one of the first guests today on May 1st. Some guests who came after me were served with the card first! It would actually be ok if I had gotten a card at all. When I complained about this, they cheekily said that I had been served straight away!... A good service person sees who is coming when and doesn't ignore them, for whatever reason! I would look for a new service person... Nowadays you have to take what you can get in terms of service staff! No recommendation, I won't come back here!

They could do a lot more with the location, which is a shame. Service unfriendly, atmosphere bad and bar run down.

We've been coming here on our tours for 3 years now and are always happy about delicious home-made food, nice staff who are friendly even when things get stressful and try to find a place for guests who haven't made a reservation. We always enjoy coming here, keep it up.

We celebrated our wedding there and were thrilled. The food was absolutely top and the service was great too! The Heiligenberg has something magical for us! We'll keep coming back <3

Ms. Linger Junior was simply great! Very attentive and friendly service staff. 4/21/24 super delicious salad and the cooked cheese is awesome. 🥰

Underground service - slow and very unfriendly. After waiting at our table for 20 minutes without ordering, we were very rudely informed that we had to leave without a reservation. During the whole time there were various tables around us free and all we wanted to do was drink two apple juice spritzers. What a shame!

Very tasty, was there with my family. Grandma, aunt, cousins, siblings Service was a little confusing but overall it was great.

Waitress can't smile unfortunately.

Bad-tempered service, local totally overcrowded! Food was nothing special! Breading is thicker than the schnitzel! My salad was missing 2 salads compared to the others at the table! I was happy when we were outside again.

I only had a beer there during weekend hike. The place was crowded (not really sure why) and obviously there was some waiting time even for a beer.

Brilliant staff very helpful speaking in English. Food was delicious and well priced. Nice selection of beers. Well worth a walk through the forest to find this wonderful place.

There is a tower in front of the Waldschenke, from above you have a beautiful view of Heidelberg. A worthwhile trip. A visit to the Waldschenke is then a good idea. Beautiful and interesting hiking area.

Fantastic food. We ate soup - great, deer schnitzel (reh schnitzel) - great, roasted wildschwein was good too. Nice location if you are going to Heiligenberg. We didn't wait for table and staff was friendly.

Really in the mountain we had a great ride until we arrived and luckily all this compensated us with a delicious food

Good food, nice service right at the foot of the Thingstätte. Parking spaces directly on site.

Ate very good roast wild boar today. And there is fresh game meat, game bolognese, sausage and more from the refrigerated counter to take away.

The potatoes absolutely slapped