History of the Milchbar

Once upon a time, around 150 years ago, there was a young maiden from Tyrol. The young daughter at the Cafe Platzer in Gerlos went on to hotel school, an internship in Munich and even milk-shake courses on the island of Sylt.

At the same time, in Carinthia: The Austrian version of James Dean, a baker and master confectioner, who had gained experience in Innsbruck, Vienna and Stuttgart, became the perfect son-in-law for the Platzer family ...

And so it was that Edi came to Gerlos in 1960. Though they'd worked together and teased each other for some time, sparks didn't begin to fly for another 4 years ...

But then they really hit the nail on the head - and along came homes and children.

The Milchbar was built opposite the Cafe Platzer in 1971/72.

Small, yet a true gem...

In August 1972, the time had finally arrived: the Milchbar opened its doors, immediately becoming a popular spot for young and old with its fantastic milk specialties and sweets.

Freshly baked caterers in the family way ...

In 1973, our establishment's first full-fledged daughter came into this world - Tina. She has always loved wearing traditional folk dresses.

Of course, those folk dresses were a little shorter back in those days ...

The young Stattman Family in 1977

Their first car and Edi's true love, whom he still misses to this day - a bright red MG ...

1981: Christa's parents' house had a long history, but now it was ready to be torn down ...

and today's "Bierkönig" was built.

1981 was also the year that Child No.2 was born - our Isabell.

Tina had been setting out pieces of candy on the window ledge for years, in a bid to get the stork to bring her a little sister - it took 8 years until she finally was an only child no more ...

Christa and Isi

... no words necessary

Bierkönig and Milchbar until 1993

Our best acquisition came in 1993: Whiskey. Totally unsuited to be a watchdog - but unbeatable when it comes to welcoming guests!

After 22 years, the Milchbar was renovated in 1994, with an extra floor being added.

The Bierkönig and Milchbar today

Nowadays, it's impossible to imagine the Milchbar Team without Tina and Isabell...

2005: The Stattmann Family would like to thank all its loyal guests and sends you heartfelt greetings from Gerlos!

2009: The Milchbar girls, Tina & Isabell, breathe new life into the Milchbar, beginning a face lift true to the motto: tradition meets modern design meets preserving what deserves to be preserved.