If there is one thing most travellers have in common, it is true love for authentic, local and regional food. Food and drink, naturally, are crucial to bring people together for socialising. Germany, Austria and Switzerland are well known for their culinary delights, and so it is not surprising that those regions are home to a great variety of culinary originals and extraordinary dishes and drinks. Learn about the traditional cheese production in Switzerland. Smell the spice and unique character of Le Gruyère AOP. Taste the rich and hoppy notes of beer in Germany, according to the German Purity Law from 1516. Feel the silky and smooth dough in your hands as you prepare your own traditional Austrian Apple Strudel – one of Austria’s most popular desserts. We have zoomed in on some essential culinary delights of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Keep reading and ignite your senses!
1: Salzburg, Austria – Austrian Cooking Class
There are many ways to enjoy a food tour in Austria: sampling traditional dishes, visiting local production facilities, discovering local food markets, dining at local restaurants and venues – and of course lots of food tastings along the journey! A special experience for travellers, who are interested in Austrian cuisine is an Austrian cooking class where you get up close by rolling up your sleeves and start your hands-on approach. Join a cooking class in Salzburg, where you will make one of two Austrian’s most popular desserts: “Apfelstrudel” (Apple Strudel) and “Salzburger Nockerl” (delicate vanilla-flavoured dumplings). You will be guided by an experienced chef where you can learn all about the preparation stages and how to stretch out your pastry correctly. And of course, taste these exquisite desserts that you have hand-made yourself. Get in for a real treat!
2: Gruyères, Switzerland – Maison du Gruyère
Switzerland is one of the most famous cheese making countries in the world and truly a cheese lovers heaven. The country has been producing cheese for many centuries and produces more than 700 different types of cheese. Since early days making cheese was a traditional way to preserve milk which would otherwise spoil rapidly. To these days Swiss cheese remains a natural product, without preservatives, food colourings, or any flavour enhancers. With such excellent quality and so much variety to choose from, it is no wonder that Switzerland is world-famous for high quality cheese. The Swiss cheese “Le Gruyère AOP” is named the king of cheese in Switzerland. Go on a journey to the „Maison du Gruyère“ which is an immersive experience that allows guests to learn about the cheesemaking of “Le Gruyère AOP” directly at the cheese factory. The restaurant “La Maison du Gruyère” invites you to sample a broad variety of regional specialities. At the “Marché Gruérien” take your treat and shop the famous Swiss cheese “Le Gruyère AOP”.
3: Munich, Germany – Munich Hofbräuhaus
Germany is home to around 1,500 breweries and 5,000 different types of beer. The beer production in Germany has been brought to perfection. For more than 500 years, the German Purity Law from 1516 has ensured clearly regulated ingredients to ensure top quality standard. Munich is always worth a visit to taste authentic beer in Germany. For all beer lovers out there, a visit to Germany and Munich would not be complete, without a visit to the original Munich Hofbräuhaus. Order your stein and taste the rich and hoppy notes of German beer. Soak up the unique Bavarian beer drinking atmosphere, sample traditional and home-made dishes while listening to authentic Bavarian tavern music at the Munich Hofbräuhaus. Experience and sample the German drinking tradition!
These culinary experiences can be found within our sample itineraries outlined within our tasty experiences, or we will customise an itinerary according to your tastes and preferences from scratch. If you would like to enjoy culinary delights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, find more about our culinary experiences or enquire here.
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