Perfect weather set the stage for a wonderful Sunday morning concert featuring the Bad Berleburg Wind Orchestra, conducted by Georg Gayer-Oehme, on the forecourt of the New CAPITOL. The team at the New CAPITOL also served up a selection of Bavarian specialties in the packed beer garden, including butter pretzels, white sausages, pork knuckles, chicken...
Autumn has arrived. As temperatures begin to drop, warming soups, hearty stews and seasonal ingredients such as pumpkin, mushrooms and cabbage are making their way back onto our plates. They also take centre stage on the new autumn menu at the CAPITOL, available from Thursday, 17 September 2026. A look at the new autumn menu...
As a German citizen of Turkish origin who has passed the official German naturalization test, renowned cabaret artist and cartoonist Muhsin Omurca has even made it into the Duden with a single word: he coined the term “biodeutsch” (“bio-German”), which was named Germany’s “Unword of the Year” in 2024. At the invitation of the Kulturgemeinde...
Embrace the lightness of summer with the delicious creations from our new seasonal menu. Enjoy a sophisticated blend of Italian and French influences alongside traditional cuisine—complemented, as always, by an exceptional selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our service team delights guests with an extensive range of beverages. A special recommendation for hot summer days...
The wait is finally over: two sculptures, designed by students from the Sculpture Club at Johannes-Althusius-Gymnasium and built by apprentices from the Wittgenstein Training Centre (BZW), have now been officially unveiled. It has been a truly monumental project. After two years from the initial idea to its completion, everyone involved was visibly proud of the...
After the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, tunnel builder Joachim Neumann enabled 89 people to escape from East Berlin to West Berlin. It is a gripping story that intertwines moments of joy and sorrow. In front of a packed audience at the theatre of the Neues CAPITOL in Bad Berleburg, the now 87-year-old...
“The Schlachterei Bätzel butcher’s shop is a fantastic place,” says Norman Pontzen, head chef of the Neues CAPITOL restaurant. Master butcher Jens Bätzel from Wunderthausen is one of the regional suppliers providing the Neues CAPITOL with high-quality products. Fresh sausages and cold cuts are served at the breakfast buffet, while dinner guests can enjoy specialties...
A culinary spring kickoff awaits at the new CAPITOL in Bad Berleburg. The new spring menu is valid from Thursday, March 19, 2026. Fresh vegetables in a colorful variety, crisp salads, top-quality meats, and fish and poultry specialties define the selection – as always, also featuring finely tuned vegetarian and vegan dishes. Seasonal cuisine that...
“Our breakfast guests love the blossom honey from Jörg Hesselbach,” says Norman Pontzen, head chef at the New CAPITOL in Bad Berleburg. Jörg Hesselbach, a retired postal worker, is a passionate beekeeper who knows the quality of his pure, natural honey from Wittgenstein. He has been running his beekeeping operation in Bad Berleburg-Elsoff for more...
The kitchen at the New CAPITOL has its own distinctive style. This becomes especially clear when head chef Norman Pontzen talks about how he composes his dishes. The ingredients are carefully selected and perfectly suited to the season. In fact, every dish tells a small story – including those on the current winter menu. Even...
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