Food of Germany
44 traditional dishes · Europe
Schweinshaxe
Roast pork knuckle with shatteringly crisp crackling.
Berliner Luft
A clear peppermint and eucalyptus liqueur from Berlin, served ice-cold as a digestif or poured over vanilla ice cream.
Oberlausitzer Biokarpfen
From Germany, Oberlausitzer Biokarpfen is a well-known freshwater fish.
Apfelstrudel
Paper-thin pastry wrapped around spiced apple.
Black Forest Cake
Chocolate sponge layered with cherries, cream and kirsch.
Bratwurst
Grilled pork sausage in a roll with mustard — German street staple.
Brezel (Pretzel)
Glossy, salt-flecked lye bread twisted into a knot.
Hamburger Aalsuppe
From Germany, Hamburger Aalsuppe is a well-known fish soup.
Jägerbomb
From Germany, Jägerbomb is a well-known cocktail.
Jägerschnitzel
Jägerschnitzel is a beloved meat dish, traditional to Germany.
Käsespätzle
Soft egg noodles layered with cheese and fried onion.
Lyoner Wurst
Rooted in Germany, Lyoner Wurst is a sausage enjoyed for generations.
Schneckensuppe
Schneckensuppe is one of the classic dishes in the soup tradition of Germany.
Schnitzel
Central Europe's golden crumbed cutlet — meat pounded thin, breaded and fried crisp, served with a wedge of lemon.
Westfälische Quarkspeise
Westfälische Quarkspeise counts among the traditional food of Germany, a dessert locals hold dear.
Aachener Printen
Aachener Printen are dark, honey-rich spiced cookies from Aachen, with a crisp snap and a long tradition as an Advent treat.
Maultaschen
Large Swabian pasta pockets stuffed with meat and spinach.
Presskopf
Presskopf is a beloved sausage, traditional to Germany.
Rouladen
Thin beef rolled around bacon, onion and pickle, then braised.
Sauerbraten
Pot roast marinated for days in spiced vinegar.
Spargel
White asparagus with hollandaise and ham in spring.
Spätzle
Soft egg noodles, often baked with cheese and onions.
Augsburger Huhn
Augsburger Huhn counts among the traditional food of Germany, a chicken locals hold dear.
Berliner
Jam-filled doughnut dusted with sugar.