In 1954, the Fistler family opened Schleusenkrug at the Tiergarten lock. Before the war, they had already run a kiosk that served drinks and provided walkers and ship passengers with ice cream and refreshments. In connection with a reconstruction of the lock, the Fistler family also got a permanent building, which was added to the actual lock house. This preceded long negotiations with the authorities, as Berlin's waterways were at this time under GDR administration and had been since the end of the war. The lock building was divided so that in the basement the "GDR comrades" ensured smooth ship traffic, while the West Berliners on the floor above enjoyed life with sun, beer and hearty German cuisine.

Schleusenkrug - A view from the lock - 2023