Franconian cuisine – An Gudn in Erlangen!

Traditional restaurants in Erlangen's Old Town and New Town tempt you with hearty, home-style Franconian cuisine. The partly rural districts are popular destinations for many visitors and offer many Franconian classics that will make your mouth water. We've compiled a short list of culinary tips you definitely shouldn't miss during your visit to Erlangen:

1. Franconian Bratwurst

Hearty and traditional No trip to Franconian cuisine is complete without a hearty portion of bratwurst. Whether finely seasoned or coarsely ground, the Franconian bratwurst is a true delight. The Erlangen bratwurst impresses even the most discerning gourmets. You can find it everywhere in traditional restaurants, and you can also prepare it yourself in the many butcher shops, some of which are still family-run. It is the perfect snack for between meals, as one, two, or three slices wedged into a roll. The people of Erlangen like to eat it with potato salad or sauerkraut. They are also popular as Blue tips, cooked in vinegar together with onions and spices.

2. Shoulder of pork

Schäufele is a traditional Franconian dish made from pork shoulder. Slow-cooked and tender in flavor, it's a true feast for meat lovers. Many cozy inns and breweries in Erlangen serve this delicacy alongside homemade dumplings.

3. Aischgrund carp

The Aischgründer carp is a culinary delicacy that is particularly appreciated in the Franconian region. The ponds in western Erlangen offer ideal conditions for the breeding of this noble fish. The Aischgrund carp is characterized by its tender and juicy meat, which is praised by connoisseurs for its incomparable taste. Only in the months with "R" It appears on the menu. Traditionally, carp is freshly caught in the surrounding ponds and waterways and prepared in a variety of ways in local inns and restaurants. Whether baked or "blue" in a hot wine broth, Aischgrund carp is an absolute must for gourmets and offers a delicious way to experience authentic Franconian cuisine in Erlangen.

4. Franconian snack with Erlanger Bergbreze

The Franconian "Brotzeit" (snack) is an institution for locals and visitors alike, especially on hot days. It's a must-have for a beer cellar visit! Enjoy a wide selection of regional sausages and cheeses, accompanied by freshly baked dark farmhouse bread or an Erlanger Bergbreze (Erlanger mountain pretzel). This special pastry comes in various sizes. Erlanger residents like to take it with them to the cellar for their "Brotzeit" (snack) and share it with one another. The "Brotzeit" includes finely seasoned city sausage, red or white pressed sausage, and coarsely chopped peppercorns. Vegetarians can enjoy homemade "Grupften" (snacked sausage) or Limburger. Everything is also available with music, dressed with vinegar and onions. The "Brotzeit" is often accompanied by a cold beer from one of the numerous breweries in the area.

5. Dumplings

Filling and versatile – (potato) dumplings are among the most popular side dishes in Franconian cuisine. Whether as an accompaniment to hearty roasts or in a vegetarian version with mushrooms, they are filling and versatile. They are also popular when given a second life as sliced ​​dumplings fried with eggs. A dumpling is the perfect accompaniment to traditional Franconian cuisine.