The factory outlet shop of SpreewaldRabe, a Spreewald vegetable-processing producer, selling its own gherkins, horseradish, sauces, dips, and preserved vegetables directly at production-site prices.
SpreewaldRabe is one of the larger Spreewald vegetable processors still based in Lübbenau, and its Werksverkauf (factory shop), known locally as "Zur Kräuterhexe" (At the Herb Witch), sells its full product range directly to visitors at prices below what the same jars typically cost in regional supermarkets or gift shops. The range includes several styles of pickled gherkins, creamed and grated horseradish, mustard, sauces, and dips, all processed from vegetables grown within the Spreewald PGI zone. Because it is a working factory outlet rather than a tourist-facing stand, the shop keeps weekday business hours and a shorter Saturday morning slot, with no Sunday opening. It sits slightly outside Lübbenau's old town and harbor area, making it a better stop for a stock-up shopping trip by car than a casual add-on to a canal-boat outing.
| Hours | Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | €–€€ |
| Address | Calauer Straße 2B, 03222 Lübbenau (Spreewald) |
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Location
Calauer Straße 2B, 03222 Lübbenau (Spreewald)
51.8656, 13.9432 View on map
Highlights
- Full SpreewaldRabe product range at factory-outlet prices
- Multiple gherkin styles plus creamed and grated horseradish
- Sauces and dips made from the same PGI-zone vegetables
Tips for visiting
- The shop is closed on Sundays, unlike some harbor-front gherkin stands that stay open daily in season.
- A standard jar of gherkins runs about €3.50–€6 (~$3.78–$6.48) at factory-outlet pricing.
- Horseradish is sold both fresh-grated (short shelf life, refrigerate immediately) and as a shelf-stable creamed paste; ask which is needed for travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is SpreewaldRabe's factory shop cheaper than buying gherkins in Lübbenau's harbor stalls?
Generally yes, since it is a direct factory outlet without the tourist-location markup of stands nearer the boat harbor, though selection of specialty barrel-cured gherkins may be smaller.
Does the shop sell fresh horseradish that can be carried on a flight?
Fresh-grated horseradish has a short shelf life and needs refrigeration; the shelf-stable creamed horseradish in sealed jars travels far better for visitors flying home.