Harzer Spezialitäten Kather
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About Harzer Spezialitäten Kather
Harzer Spezialitäten Kather is a snack bar in Harzgerode set in the forest next to a main road, with an open-air shelter for seating rather than an enclosed dining room. The menu runs to soups and stews, including Erbsensuppe mit Bockwurst, Gulaschsuppe, and Kesselgulasch mit Nudeln, alongside variations with Knacker and Pferdewurst. Food arrives with wooden and cardboard spoons rather than plastic. It operates on a walk-in basis, open daily through the daytime only, and takes cash only. Only a portable toilet is available on site.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
7 dishes- Erbsensuppe Mit Bockwurst
- Gulaschsuppe
- Erbsensuppe Mit Knacker
- Kesselgulasch Mit Nudeln
- Erbsensuppe Mit Pferdewurst
- Kessel Gulasch
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pea soup, goulash, kettle goulash and knackwurst with mustard.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pea soup, goulash, kettle goulash and knackwurst with mustard.
Customer Review Summary
Pea soup draws repeated praise, with several reviewers calling it the best they've had and one describing it as a nostalgic taste of childhood field-kitchen cooking. Close behind, the kettle goulash gets singled out too, whether with noodles or on its own, and one motorcyclist notes stopping here specifically for the goulash with noodles on every ride through the Harz. Others mention the knackwurst with mustard and pea soup with Bockwurst from a shared hiking meal, calling portions generous. The owner is described as friendly, and prices as affordable. One visitor reports that on a specific date there was no pea soup or noodles available, leaving only goulash, though they still found the roasted flavors excellent. A separate gripe concerns wooden or cardboard spoons replacing what one reviewer felt were better options in the past. Facilities are basic, with one reviewer noting only a single portable toilet on site.
Customer Review Summary
Pea soup draws repeated praise, with several reviewers calling it the best they've had and one describing it as a nostalgic taste of childhood field-kitchen cooking. Close behind, the kettle goulash gets singled out too, whether with noodles or on its own, and one motorcyclist notes stopping here specifically for the goulash with noodles on every ride through the Harz. Others mention the knackwurst with mustard and pea soup with Bockwurst from a shared hiking meal, calling portions generous. The owner is described as friendly, and prices as affordable. One visitor reports that on a specific date there was no pea soup or noodles available, leaving only goulash, though they still found the roasted flavors excellent. A separate gripe concerns wooden or cardboard spoons replacing what one reviewer felt were better options in the past. Facilities are basic, with one reviewer noting only a single portable toilet on site.
Featured reviews
- detlev kempf
“Located in Harzgerode, right in the forest next to a main road. Plenty of parking available. Wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, there's only one portable toilet. A small shelter. Otherwise, everything is open. Good food. Everything is simple and basic. Perfect for travelers passing through for a break.”
- Olaf Kaiser
“May 29, 2026 / 12:30 PM - no pea soup, no noodles, goulash - roasted flavors were more than excellent. …”
- FlowBow
“Whenever I ride my motorcycle in the Harz Mountains, I always stop here for lunch. The goulash with noodles is simply delicious.”
- Mirko Fahle
“We ended up here while hiking today. Delicious and the portions were perfectly generous. We had kettle goulash and pea soup with Bockwurst. Afterwards, we had a knackwurst with mustard. I can highly recommend stopping here for a meal break. …”
- Kerstin Krause
“Delicious and affordable food, friendly owner, seating available. Highly recommended!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Good for solo dining
- Cosy
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Has seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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