The HOTEL GOLDENER KNOPF is more than 550 years old. It is the oldest fully licensed restaurant in Bad Säckingen
A 1456 Rheinfelder document mentions the “Herberg zem Kopf” in Säckingen (“‘Kopf” used here in the sense of beaker)
In 1466 Hans Schmidlin is mentioned as “Innkeeper at Knopf”, here the name had already changed
During the 16th century, the convent of Säckingen often accommodates and entertains its guests in the “Knopf”
1590 the inn “Zum Roten Knopf” is sold
1637 Schultheiss (old term for mayor) Adam Renck is mentioned as the owner of the “Herberge zum Knopf”
Around 1850 the poet Victor von Scheffel lives in the “Knopf” and writes his masterpiece, the “Trumpeter of Säckingen”
Until the 19th century, the ” Knopf ” was locatedon Market Square
In 1860, the inn was set up in the present building
From about 1880 our building is called “Zum Güldenen Knopf”
In 1953 sale of the “Knopf” to the Rothaus Brewery
In 1964 the De Bois family takes over the Goldener Knopf as tenant and finally buys it in 1970
1973 Construction of the new building
1991 Acquisition of the “Hotel Goldener Knopf” by Mr. Baur
1992 – 1996 Renovation of the new building, conference rooms and kitchen
1997 Purchase of the adjacent house “Standesamt”
1998 Renovation and furnishing of new rooms
2000 Renovation of the bar and renovation of the restaurant
In 2006 Mr. Christian Herzog took over the Goldener Knopf as tenant
September 2007: Purchase of the Hotel Goldener Knopf by Mr. Herzog
Winter 2010/2011: Renovation of 39 hotel rooms, 1st construction phase
Opening of the gourmet restaurant “VinoGusta” in May 2013
Winter 2013/2014: Renovation of 31 hotel rooms, 2nd construction phase
2016: 10th anniversary of Mr. Herzog as operator of the Ringhotel Goldener Knopf
25 February 2019: Fire in the cable duct. Our hotel suffers terrible damage, but no one is injured. As a result, 13 rooms cannot be used due to the restoration after the fire. Complete overhaul of the hotel technics.
March 2024: Christian Herzog hands over the Hotel Goldener Knopf to Coffee Fellows Hotel GmbH. Coffee Fellows will gradually adapt the hotel to the brand standard. This stands in particular for a sustainable and modern hotel concept.
Hotel Goldener Knopf
Rathausplatz 9 |D-79713 Bad Säckingen This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | 07761 5539477
