Schleswig-Holstein in December: progress, plans and festive mood!

Schleswig-Holstein in December: progress, plans and festive mood!

The pre-Christmas period in Schleswig-Holstein not only brings a festive atmosphere, but also plenty of business for gastronomy. Many restaurants record high number of visitors during this time. According to the DEHOGA Hotel and Restaurant association, there is a positive reservation situation: "In addition to the visitors who come with family and friends, we also have around 60 to 70 small and larger Christmas parties in December," explains Lutz Frank, head of the Segeberger "Restaurant am Ihlsee" and Dehoga Vice President. The popularity of traditional dishes such as duck with red cabbage or kale with sweet fried potatoes is strong-the Schleswig-Holsteiners are active and use the offers of the restaurants. As the daily news reports , however, many companies are not fully utilized; A survey shows that half of the restaurateurs are dissatisfied with current demand. This could indicate that there is an increased demand during the holidays, but the further days in December are less popular.

price increases in the restaurant

The joy of increasing number of guests is overshadowed by a challenge: the restaurant visitors must expect higher prices compared to the previous year. VAT was raised from seven to 19 percent, so that courts become more expensive overall. "A winter buffet may therefore no longer cost 35, but rather 38 euros," explains Frank. Despite the price increase, many customers are willing to spend more for festive menus because Christmas dinner has a special meaning.

An internal survey also shows that some restaurants remain closed over the holidays because they lack staff or they want to treat themselves to a break. "I can't do without," says Lutz Frank, who connects the Christmas business with its company. While the gastronomy in Schleswig-Holstein benefits from the festive shop on the one hand, many operators also face challenges, such as NDR Schleswig-Holstein . Overall, there is a colorful picture: high bookings and price increases shape the pre -Christmas period in the region.