Bötelstube
Rustic local eatery by the Old Market that specializes in Magdeburg Bötel pork knuckle with sauerkraut and pea purée; generous portions at fair prices.
Located beside the town hall on Alter Markt, with a rustic, country-style interior. Its signature “Magdeburg Bötel” is pork knuckle with sauerkraut, pea purée and boiled potatoes, about 18.50 euros, with ingredients largely sourced from farms in the Magdeburger Börde plain. There are also East German-style Soljanka, breaded pork cutlets and roast goose leg. Reviews are mixed: diners often praise the generous portions and friendly staff, while complaints focus on long waits at peak times. Cash only; about 25 euros per person. It is a short walk to the Old Town sights.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday 12:00 noon–9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 noon–3:00 p.m.
Nearby sights
- Alter Markt & Magdeburg Rider
- St. John's Church
- Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen
- Green Citadel of Magdeburg
- Magdeburg Cathedral
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral
- Dommuseum Ottonianum
- Cultural History Museum Magdeburg