Longbranch Saloon, Germania, WI
Tucked in the triangular pocket of central Wisconsin,
between the towns of Montello, Princeton and Wautoma, is a pristine marshland
area named Germania and Comstock bogs. In the middle of this triangle is the
unincorporated town of Germania, population 343 (2020). The town proper is just
houses along a straight stretch of road, a converted church, (now the historical
society) and the Longbranch Saloon. As a Harvest Host, we decided to try
parking our small camper (“Shorty”) for the night.
I’d like to report that at first, the folks were friendly,
but when we first entered the bar/restaurant it felt like we were back in the
old West, just stepping into the original Longbranch saloon shaking the dust
off our boots and were met with suspicious looks and glares like “Year not fr’m
around here, are ya?” But then when we told the owners we were the Harvest Host
people we’d be spending the night, and order food and drinks, they warmed up
considerable-like.
The parking stalls were across the street at two angled
spots. One must be adept at backing your rig, and the low-hanging branches
might make you a bit squeamish about backing in too far. We opted for the back
parking area, as we were small enough to turn about and back into a small area.
The Bar was packed with patrons and I know why. What can you
say about the food? It was truly amazing… tasty, delicious, and not expensive
in the least! The waitress did a great job, delivering our food fast and hot.
The drinks were cold, and the food was great and cheap!
We learned a lot of the history of Germania, including the
first (very German) settlers (after the Native Americans were cleared out, of
course) in 184
After our meal, we retreated to the little camper, and it
was quiet and peaceful, with only the summer wind blowing through the nearby
trees. If you’re looking to get away to a real serene area, try the Longbranch
Saloon.
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