End of an era: Gasthof Winkler in St. Pölten closes after 120 years

st. Pölten is experiencing a drastic change in gastronomy: after more than 120 years, the traditional host house Winkler on Mühlweg finally closes its doors. The end of the era is not only a loss for the guests, but also for the Lions Club St. Pölten Jakob Prandtauer, who found his home here for 25 years. The owner who has been running the Restaurant for 17 years has perceived this step as extremely painful, but the feeling that it was time for changes. "Everything is fine," said Winkler, to invalidate the growing rumors about the closure, as Kurier reported.

Behind this decision there are numerous challenges. One of the main causes of closure is the acute lack of staff, which Winkler is increasingly difficult to find enough employees for the company. In recent years, the search for qualified staff has become a real challenge, which ultimately overflowed the barrel. "Nothing takes forever in a fast -moving time," said Winkler, making it clear that changes are inevitable. Despite the circumstances, however, he has already ensured that his former employees can stay in other restaurants while the apprentices can continue their training in other local

end of a tradition

The closure of the Winkler leads a wave of nostalgia, because the tavern has spoiled people from the region for over a century. Winkler, who now wants to reorient himself professionally, emphasized that the time for changes was suitable for him. "I'm still 48, I still have enough time and desire to change professionally," said the host. This not only marks the end of a historic inn, but also the beginning of a new chapter for Winkler, who looks back in the hospitality industry while preparing for new challenges. The small and big changes in the catering scene of St. Pölten will be fascinating to observe, while the city continues to break into a new era.