At the foot of the castle hill near the market square in Apolda lies a 4-star hotel by the castle, which is particularly popular with guests and locals alike for its restaurant. The restaurant is the cooking home of Dirk Heidemann, a chef who feels at home here and conveys this feeling to his guests with his way of cooking.

The cuisine combines classic, regional culinary delights, as you would expect in Thuringia, with innovative creations at a high gourmet level. The emphasis is on fresh, seasonal and high-quality products from producers and suppliers. See, feel and taste the special spirit of this young team and their love of cooking. With creativity and a love of experimentation, they achieve a harmonious combination of classic and modern. The restaurant, the light-flooded box seat with an incomparable view of the pond and castle, offers connoisseurs everything that makes the heart beat faster.