Lukas

Lukas, located in the old Prussian train station in Kupferdreh, now known as "Alter Bahnhof Kupferdreh" (Old Kupferdreh Station), is a restaurant with a wide range of culinary offerings, utilizing the former ticket hall and waiting rooms along with the outdoor area. Sunday breakfast, beer garden, restaurant, event venue, cinema, and concerts – Lukas offers it all.

Under old chestnut trees, you can find a shady spot on beer benches in the summer. While the adults relax, the little ones can let loose on the on-site playground. Parking is available directly at Lukas or opposite on the... parking Located at the sports hall. Due to its location near Baldeneysee and the Kupferdreh bus station, Lukas is also easily accessible by bicycle, e-bike and public transport.

The imposing red brick building formerly served as a meeting point for travelers on the Ruhr Valley Railway, which ran along the north bank of the Baldeneysee about the Railway bridge copper turning and Kettwig drove to Duisburg Ruhrort and the users of Hespertalbahn, also called Pörtingsiepenbahn, which runs along the south bank of the Baldeneysee Pörtingsiepen Colliery heading towards Essen Fischlaken. To this day, the association Hespertalbahn eV is dedicated to preserving this section of track up to Haus Scheppen. This is within sight directly opposite Lukas.

Behind the old train station, open-air cinema screenings sometimes take place in the summer. Cooking classes, concerts, and more – the varied program at Lukas appeals to many, and the culinary offerings are sure to please almost every guest. The Ruhr region's national dish, currywurst with or without fries, is a must, as are burgers, veggie burgers, and Wiener schnitzel. The standard menu is complemented by a daily specials menu.

Not only diners are welcome, but everyone seeking rest and refreshment. While one area of the Old Train Station, a waiting room decorated with stucco and sandstone, was reserved for first-class passengers when it opened in 1898, this distinction has been abolished since the station was converted into a restaurant. In the 1980s and 1990s, when the Old Train Station was still called "Fritz," this area was used as a restaurant, while concerts and dances took place next door, and the waiting room functioned as a pub. The situation is similar today at Lukas, although Lukas has also made a name for itself as a venue for celebrations of all sizes, from birthdays and company anniversaries to weddings.

The building is a listed historical monument and many historical stylistic elements have been preserved. The Hespertalbahn and the new [building name missing] are located in the immediate vicinity of the Lukas. Kampmann Bridge as well as the Kupferdreh bus station and the Kupferdreh town center.