What does Kelnerice mean?
We love exploring stories about historical Zagreb and all its quirks, especially stories made in the café (Croatian kavana). During the period when a café was the cultural institution, an empire of bohemianism, and a never-ending source of inspiration, numerous fascinating stories were written into the history of Zagreb.
The word kelner comes from the German word kellner (eng. waiter) and it was used in Zagreb for decades. In Croatian, the word kelnerice means waitressess.
In 1892, the Association of Innkeepers and Cafeteria Owners published a booklet with a detailed list of members according to the categories of occupations in catering establishments. Since the publication is in German, the names of the professions are the same. The well-known title kellner, which we were inspired by, is mainly used to designate the job.
Thus, we will serve you with the most interesting city stories! 🙂
Đurđica Vitković
Founder of Kelnerice, licensed tour guide for Zagreb and Zagreb County, historian and croatologist. She loves to read, so she turned it into a job – proofreading, editing books, and creating themed city tours.
Pina Vitković
Licensed barker and professional sock stealer. She’s small but mighty and the true boss of the group. You may or may not encounter her on our tours, depending on whether she has better things to do.