Alsatian Christmas Party at Gugelhof

Gugelhof at Kollwitzplatz: Alsatian Cuisine in Prenzlauer Berg

Gugelhof is located at Knaackstraße 37 on the corner of Kollwitzplatz and has been a fixture there since 1995. The terrace is now weather-protected and thus usable even in December, which is rare for this location. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from Senefelderplatz U-Bahn station and the tram on Marienburger Straße, so a Christmas party is easily accessible by public transport.

Inside, the restaurant operates with an open kitchen. The tarte flambée dough is freshly prepared daily and baked in a stone oven, guests prepare the Sundgau raclette themselves at the table, and flambéing is done at the stove. The head chef is Mathi Ganeshu. Table 17 has been named the President’s Table since 2014, because, among others, Bill Clinton and Gerhard Schröder have dined here. The house thus has a history without becoming a museum.

Christmas Party at Gugelhof: Groups, Winter Menu, and Wines

Gugelhof does not offer a fixed Christmas menu. Instead, the restaurant customizes the menu, room, and proceedings for each group individually and recommends a set menu or a small pre-selection for groups of about ten people or more. Classics for larger gatherings include choucroute, tarte flambée, raclette, and Swiss cheese fondue. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives can be put together by the kitchen upon request.

Space is available in several configurations: The entire restaurant with dining room, gallery, and terrace can accommodate up to 100 guests, a separate area seats 20 to 40 people, and the large communal table brings together eight to twenty people. The winter menu includes game, goose, pumpkin, and sauerkraut. The choucroute garnie costs 20 Euros, the venison goulash 29 Euros. The wine list covers Alsace, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, and Germany, fitting the hearty nature of the cuisine. Inquiries are made by email or phone, followed by a proposal and written confirmation.