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Battle for the Spree Ark: Future of the cult restaurant in danger!
Find out everything about the legal dispute over the popular restaurant ship Spree-Arche in Berlin and its future.
Battle for the Spree Ark: Future of the cult restaurant in danger!
The Spree-Arche, a floating restaurant in Treptow-Köpenick, faces an uncertain future. Over the past 20 years, the restaurant has developed into a popular institution. But a lengthy legal battle over the ship's approval now threatens to bring an end to operations. As the Berlin newspaper reported, the ship is currently only tolerated because it is technically illegal and there is no official approval.
Several positions have already been formulated in the discussion about the future of the Spree Arch. Petra Nelken, spokeswoman for Transport and Environment Senator Ute Bonde (CDU), emphasizes the legal situation, while at the same time it remains completely unclear what will happen next with the court case, the decision of which was postponed for three months because statements from the parties involved are still pending. In view of the threatened closure, MP Dunja Wolff has also spoken out in favor of preserving the Spree Arch.
Legal challenges
The location of the restaurant in the bay in front of the “Teppich” bathing area on the Müggelspree is currently controversial. This is also demonstrated by the authorities' rulings, which indicate a possible end to operations. These legal challenges are not isolated cases, as the example of the Spree Arch shows. When practicing outdoor catering, loud Heidemann & Partner Various permits must be obtained in consultation with the Senate Department for Mobility, Climate, Transport and Environment.
It becomes particularly problematic when you consider that outdoor catering generally requires approval, especially if it goes beyond the approved framework. This also includes aspects regarding pollution control, as such gastronomic offerings can often put a strain on the neighborhood. These aspects must be taken into account both when setting up tables and benches and when using public spaces.
Political support and future prospects
The political support for the Spree Arch is visible. The Treptow-Köpenick district has issued a statement in favor of preserving the restaurant and is pushing for efforts from the Senate to create a secure perspective for the Spree Arch. Dunja Wolff announced that she would plan a parliamentary initiative if the Senate administration did not take any timely measures.
The situation not only highlights the challenges facing the Spree-Arche, but also the general problem of outdoor catering in Berlin. Like many other catering establishments, the Spree-Arche must find a way to overcome legal hurdles and at the same time enrich urban life in our city.