Naturally in the Black Forest
Your Hosts
WELCOME TO THE STORCHEN FAMILY
Some places have a very special charisma, a positive energy that immediately welcomes you. At the Storchen, we have created such a place with a lot of love. It is not only the cozy rooms or the idyllic location that inspire our guests – it is the palpable soul of our house. We want you to feel like a welcome friend at the Storchen – cared for and valued. This closeness to you is very important to us.
Our Values and our Commitment
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Commitment to Sustainability
We rely on renewable energies and careful use of resources to minimize our ecological footprint. In the kitchen, we prefer regional, seasonal products from local suppliers. We reduce waste and close cycles. We would also like to make you aware of environmental protection and appreciate your support.
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Warm Hospitality
We meet you with openness, friendliness and genuine warmth.
We listen to you attentively and fulfill your individual needs and wishes.
We create an atmosphere in which you feel at home, a place of relaxation, encounter and well-being.
We are genuine and transparent in our actions and our communication.
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Appreciative Cooperation
We treat each other with respect, tolerance and recognition for the individuality of each individual. We promote an honest and constructive exchange of ideas and opinions. We support each other in our development and learn from each other. We create an atmosphere of trust, joy and mutual support.
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Work and Relaxation
Supported by nature, we create an environment in which our guests can recharge their batteries. We also give our team space for relaxation and personal development and promote a mindful approach to energy and time, both professionally and privately. We are aware that breaks are important in order to gain strength and maintain the j…
Your Hosts
YOUR HOSTS
It fulfills Christoph and me to welcome you every day with joy to our little paradise in the heart of the Black Forest. For us, our Storchen is more than just a hotel – it is a project close to our hearts, which we shape as a family with a lot of love and a personal touch. For us, the stork is a symbol of naturalness, coming home and loving care – values that we live in our house.
At the Storchen, we don’t check in or out; we welcome and say goodbye to friends. It would be wonderful if you felt like part of the Storchen family during your stay and took this warm feeling home with you.
We look forward to seeing you
Christoph & Astrid Trienen
Storchen Zuhause
The History of Our House
17th Century
The inn, today’s “Storchen”, was first opened in the middle of the 17th century as the “little bear” inn.
1655 – 1664
From 1655 to 1664 it was run by Peter Farbet and, after his death, by his family, his widow “Bärentrude” and his younger son “Bärenmichele”. After he fell into bad company, stole a chalice from the collegiate church and fled Waldkirch, his mother was forced to sell the “little bear” to a merchant from Freiburg.
1700 – 1705
After several changes of ownership (including to the tailor Galli Richenbach, who for four years simultaneously tailored and ran the inn in the “Storchen”), the “little bear” became the “Zum Salmen” inn at the beginning of the 18th century – referring to the salmon that could still be fished in abundance in the Elz at that time. Joseph Hummel, the first “Salmen” innkeeper, served an average of 115 Saum of wine in the years 1700-1705 – this corresponded to 17,000 liters, i.e. an average of 50 liters per day.
18th Century
After further changes of ownership, it can be assumed that the “Zum Salmen” inn was dissolved at the end of the 18th century.
1864
In 1864, brewer Karl Hoch founded a brewery tavern with its own brewery in the former “Salmen” and called it “Zum Storchen” because at that time there was a stork’s nest on the roof ridge. Several brewers acquired the “Storchen” in the years that followed, ultimately also August Mutschler, who had his “Mutschler beer” served there by various tappers (tenants). Mutschler had a hand-forged inn sign with the Storchen as a symbol hung above the inn door – however, it was not to survive the impending turmoil of war.
1981
The inn remained in the hands of several “Mutschler generations” until it was acquired in 1981 by Wilfried Oschwald. He converted the “Storchen” into a music and scene pub – many people from Waldkirch still reminisce about this “wild time”.
Late 1990
After being operated by various tenants, Wilfried Oschwald had the “Storchen” remodeled at the end of the 1990s – the entire structure was demolished down to the outer facade and rebuilt – it is thanks to his prudence and his historically conscious actions that the historic appearance of the “Storchen” was preserved. From the demolition material, still usable components such as ceiling beams were restored and integrated into the new building as historic substance. After lengthy research, the inn sign, which had gone missing in the war, was also reconstructed and put back up.
2013 – 2014
In 2013, the major extension of a hotel wing with 22 new rooms, conference rooms and a wellness area began. On September 13, 2013, Christoph Trienen reopened the restaurant and hotel “Zum Storchen” as operator. After a very good start, supported by our dear employees and guests, we successfully opened our new building in June 2014.
2019 – 2022
The Storchen is growing – in September 2019, demolition began on the old buildings on Runzweg, directly opposite our hotel entrance. After an exciting construction phase, we are looking forward from May 2022 to welcoming dear guests to our new house "Herrenmühle" with 23 feel-good apartments!
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