Long-running potato-focused Spreewald guesthouse restaurant in Lübbenau, serving Spreewaldgurken, Quark, and regional potato dishes near the train station, with an attached pension for overnight stays.
Kartoffelgasthaus Knidle sits on Bahnhofstraße close to Lübbenau's train station, making it one of the first restaurants many visitors reach when arriving in the Spreewald by rail. As the name suggests, the kitchen is built around potato dishes in the Spreewald tradition, most notably Pellkartoffeln mit Quark und Leinöl — boiled potatoes served with fresh quark and cold-pressed flaxseed oil, a simple dish that has been a Spreewald staple for generations, along with Spreewaldgurken (the region's PGI-protected pickled gherkins) served as a side or starter. The restaurant also operates as a small guesthouse (Pension), so it functions as both a meal stop and an overnight base for visitors planning an early-morning Kahnfahrt (punting boat tour) from the nearby Großer Spreewaldhafen. Its long opening hours from 08:00 make it useful for breakfast before a boat tour as well as dinner afterward.
| Price | €€ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 08:00–21:00 |
| Reservations | Not usually required outside peak summer weekends |
| Address | Bahnhofstraße 26, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald |
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Location
Bahnhofstraße 26, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald
Highlights
- Signature Pellkartoffeln mit Quark und Leinöl, a classic Spreewald dish
- Serves PGI-protected Spreewaldgurken
- Close to Lübbenau train station and the Großer Spreewaldhafen boat docks
- Attached guesthouse (Pension) for overnight stays
Tips for visiting
- A convenient stop right off Bahnhofstraße when arriving by train before heading to the Großer Spreewaldhafen boat docks
- Try the Pellkartoffeln mit Quark und Leinöl (boiled potatoes with quark and flaxseed oil) — a Spreewald signature dish
When to visit
Breakfast before an early Kahnfahrt boat departure
Accessibility
Ground-floor restaurant with step-free entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the signature dish here?
Pellkartoffeln mit Quark und Leinöl — boiled potatoes served with quark and cold-pressed flaxseed oil, a traditional Spreewald dish.
Is it close to the Spreewald boat tours?
Yes, it is a short walk from Lübbenau's train station and the Großer Spreewaldhafen, where most Kahnfahrt punting tours depart.