Family Sierks

Then and now

The history of the “Bärenkrug” has a long tradition, because the oldest country inn between Hamburg and Kiel can trace its roots to the 17th century. There, the “Bärenkrug” was already mentioned in 1648 and received his final name in 1852. It has got nothing to do with the “bear” but rather with the Low German word “Born”.

(the source). A Danish captain and surveyor mistakenly interpreted this word wrongly. In 1919, the Sierks family acquired the old half-timbered house and turned it into a small but fine gastronomy and hotel business.

Family Sierks has been operating the 17th-century inn since 1919, and has transformed the “Bärenkrug” from its inconspicuous beginnings into a widely respected hotel and restaurant. The character of the house is largely influenced by the family atmosphere. The house is managed by Ulf Sierks and his wife Jeannette. They have support

still from the seniors Klaus and Marianne Sierks, who already belongs to the “Bärenkrug” for over 50 years now.Also the 5th Generation with the children Sander, Vasco and Zoe is already in the starting blocks and you can meet them every now and then during a visit in the “Bärenkrug”.