German Food Tour! Iconic Meals to Taste Across Germany

Best German Food You Must Try on Your Next Trip

Germany has a surprising variety of traditional foods along with blended recipes influenced by foreign cultures. German food is one of my favorite cuisines in the world and is highly underrated. The options include tons of savory meat dishes, potatoes, and pretzels. We already know Oktoberfest reigns supreme as the best beer festival in the world, but German food definitely should not be overlooked. Here are some of the best and most iconic foods we tried while traveling across the country.

Traditional Bavarian German Food

Germany is split up into many different regions each with its own specialties and vastly different types of meals. The South of Germany known as Bavaria, will contain traditional German food like the pork dishes, pretzels, and beer. This region alone is worth visiting for the large quantity of amazing dishes. Keep in mind to try the regional dishes while in the area as it gets more difficult to find them up North.

Schnitzel

One of my personal favorites and possibly the most famous German food is the Schnitzel. This thin tenderized slab of meat is breaded and deep fried and tastes amazing. The Wiener schnitzel (veal) is the…