A culinary tour of Germany
From Weisswurst sausage to gherkins from the Spreewald: let us take you on a tour of German cuisine highlights.
Kim Berg, 02.10.2025
Baden-Württemberg
Swabian Maultaschen
Anyone visiting Baden-Württemberg can look forward to a wide selection of regional delicacies, from Zwiebelkuchen (onion cake) to the classic Black Forest gateau. One of the most popular is the Swabian Maultasche, a German version of ravioli. It plays an important role in Baden-Württemberg cuisine. Whether you find it added to a clear broth or prepared in a pan and served with fried onions, it’s impossible to escape the Maultasche if you spend any time in Baden-Württemberg.
Bavaria
Weisswurst with pretzels
Sausage, pretzels and beer for breakfast is something you’ll only find in Bavaria. And with it one vital ingredient: sweet mustard. Traditionally, Bavarians don’t like to eat their Weisswurst sausages with a knife and fork. To enjoy them the proper Bavarian way, you need to do something known as “zuzeln” in the local dialect.
Roughly translated, “zuzeln” means sucking. This involves cutting open a corner of your Weisswurst and then simply sucking the insides out of the skin. Though it might sound a bit strange, it’s definitely worth trying next time you are starting the day with a Weisswurst breakfast.
