Where to go with tradition? Gasthof Post has to close after seven years!

Where to go with tradition? Gasthof Post has to close after seven years!

In a dramatic turn in the catering area, the Rittberger family had to close their popular Gasthof Post in Hellmonsödt. After almost seven years of hard work, the lease owners Julia and Martin Rittberger are faced with the challenge of insolvency proceedings. As you explained in your communication, the decision was hard, but the constant economic burdens caused by the Corona pandemic and increasing living costs have become overwhelming. Even after considerable investments and tireless efforts, they felt forced to make this bitter decision. "It was a long and intensive fight, but now we have to draw a line," emphasized Martin Rittberger.

Brand -plagued inn in Tyrol before demolition

While the Rittberger must be beaten, a Gasthof, the white Rössl, is also put under pressure in the Tyrolean area. Andreas Vogelsberger, the owner, announced that the demolition work had already started, despite the difficulties he had with the Federal Monument Office. As tirol.orf.at , there is no demolition permit, since the state administrative court Tyrol asked him to tear down the historic building. The situation escalated when an outraged resident stood in the way of the excavator, which temporarily stopped the work.

Vogelsberger noted that he had invested 2.8 million euros in the past to maintain the old building, but never received support from the monument office - even after a devastating fire. This illustrates how difficult it is to preserve old traditions today. While the future of the White Rössl remains uncertain, Rittberger is fighting for their personal and economic existence, with 12 employees, including three apprentices, are affected by the closure, such as