Hans Heitmann Restaurant in Wotersen – 
A place with history, heart, and open doors

For over 100 years, Hans Heitmann Restaurant in Wotersen has been more than just a place to eat and drink – it's an integral part of village life, a space for encounters, stories, and community. 
What served as a post office at the end of the 19th century became a restaurant in 1919 – and has undergone many changes since then without losing its character. Initially, the restaurant, retail store, and post office operated in parallel. But after the grocery store closed in the 1980s, the restaurant became increasingly important. The women of the family in particular shaped the change, including the menu.

The Hans Heitmann was not only a place for celebrations, but also for helping others: in difficult times, the restaurant served as refugee accommodation, provided space for school lessons, and was an early meeting place for the whole village. Even the film world has discovered the special flair of the building – two episodes of the TV crime series Tatort have already been filmed here.