Return of Café Klatsch in Wiesbaden, following its shutdown in June
The beloved Café Klatsch in Wiesbaden's Rheingauviertel is on the road to a new beginning, with a dedicated group of individuals working tirelessly to bring back the cultural and meeting place that closed after 40 years. The group has launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to raise funds for the establishment of the café as a cooperative, with a goal of 22,000 euros.
The new Café Klatsch will continue to serve as a left-alternative cultural hub, offering a volunteer-run bar, cultural and political events, and even a kitchen in the future. The group, consisting of former collective members, friends, curious individuals, people from friendly shops, guests, and engaged community members, is confident that the café will thrive with community support.
As of August 13, over 5,000 euros have been raised through the GoFundMe campaign. The funds will be used for establishing the cooperative, renovating spaces, renewing inventory, applying for permits, and making initial purchases. The reopening of Café Klatsch is expected to be in October or at the latest in November.
The group emphasizes the importance of such community spaces, especially in current times, and encourages everyone who values the café to visit the GoFundMe page for more information and the opportunity to donate. The option to purchase cooperative shares will only be available once the cooperative is officially established, with each share costing 100 euros.
The aim for the new Café Klatsch is to establish a self-managed working collective with fair wages. The cooperative will be solidarity-driven and volunteer-led, continuing the legacy of the original café while embracing a new era of community involvement.
For more information and to support the Café Klatsch cooperative, visit the GoFundMe page at [link provided]. Together, the community can help bring back this cherished cultural and meeting place in Wiesbaden's Rheingauviertel.
- The new lifestyle of Café Klatsch will also include a focus on fashion-and-beauty, as the cooperative plans to support local designers and artists.
- Food-and-drink enthusiasts can look forward to the café's commitment to offering organic, fair trade, and locally-sourced options, reflecting its focus on relationships and community.
- In addition to the revamped interior, home-and-garden lovers might be interested to learn about the potential for community garden projects and eco-friendly redesigns.
- For those planning a travel trip to Wiesbaden's Rheingauviertel, a visit to Café Klatsch could be a unique car expedition, providing a taste of the local culture and a shop-til-you-drop experience.
