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Schwerin is flourishing: outdoor dining as the key to urban life!
Schwerin promotes outdoor dining through pedestrian zones. Lars Schwarz emphasizes their economic and social importance.
Schwerin is flourishing: outdoor dining as the key to urban life!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, outdoor dining is flourishing and making the cities livelier than ever. In Schwerin in particular, people rely on the use of public spaces to give restaurants more leeway. As [Schwerin-lokal.de](https:// Schwerin-lokal.de/aussengastronomie-Schwerin/) reports, the city has already rededicated some streets such as Puschkinstrasse and Domstrasse as pedestrian zones in order to create better conditions for restaurateurs to operate outdoors. Lars Schwarz, President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga) MV, emphasizes how important these measures are for the cityscape and the quality of stay.
The importance of outdoor dining is evident not only in Schwerin, but also in other cities in the northeast. Cafés and restaurants want more space to create an inviting ambience for guests. Schwarz: “Active outdoor dining contributes to the liveliness and feel-good climate in cities.” In Neubrandenburg in particular, there are efforts to intensify land applications and expand outdoor dining, as zeit.de shows.
Use creative freedom
An example of a successful development is Buschstrasse in Schwerin, where a gastronomic focus has been established. The city administration has installed mobile street furniture here to help restaurateurs make the outdoor areas attractive. Nevertheless, the city administration shows understanding for the challenges: it often proves difficult to create enough space for all user groups on traditional sidewalks.
But what about other northern German cities? While seven new permits for expansion areas were granted in Wismar, the situation in Greifswald and Stralsund remains rather subdued. There is currently no plan to expand outdoor dining here, although applications for special use are still possible. This shows that the assessments and measures in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can vary. For example, during the Corona pandemic, Rostock temporarily expanded certain areas for outdoor dining in order to help businesses.
Between business and public interests
The city of Schwerin plays a mediating role by taking into account the economic interests of the companies and the public use of the areas. This requires a good balance so that the various interests can be reconciled. Birgit Hesse, President of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Tourism Association, emphasizes the special location of many restaurants and cafés and their influence on the attractiveness of the cities.
Overall, it shows that outdoor dining is more than just a nice place to linger. It is an important factor for the quality of life in cities and at the same time represents a challenge that needs to be mastered skillfully. The long-term effectiveness of the measures in Schwerin depends, among other things, on the willingness of citizens to accept additional outdoor space. A good hand in design could make the city a role model for others who want to do a similar thing.
The development of outdoor dining in Schwerin and beyond remains exciting to watch, with the focus always being on mobility, accessibility and safety. The future of outdoor dining could not only revitalize the city center, but also become a real plus for regional tourism.