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Left Entrance to a restaurant near Schneider Brewery, Kelheim, Bavaria Right Sandwich stall, Wieck harbour, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
pilsner lager. Brown ales are also bakeries. A Bäckerei specializes in DIRECTORY
popular. Schwarzbier, a top- bread and rolls, while a Konditorei
fermented brown ale, is increasingly mainly makes pastries, cakes and PRICE BANDS
popular, as is Weizenbier, a bitter sometimes chocolates. Germans
top-fermented beer. A small number make excellent breads, often The following price bands are based
on a three-course meal for one,
of dishes such as Strammer Max organic, from various grains. Bread including a half-bottle of house wine,
(a slice of toast covered with ham in Germany is of two kinds: rolls cover charge, tax and service:
and fried egg) are usually offered (Brötchen) and loaves (Brot). Inexpensive – under €20;
and customers can often enjoy Delicatessens where one can find Moderate – €20–€40
indoor games such as pool, darts high-quality sausages, cheese, Expensive – over €40
or table football. meat and fish are also worth a
visit. Special deli counters can be
Local Markets also be found in major supermarkets.
Lively markets are held at designated However, prices can be quite high
locations in the centres of towns here. All kinds of fresh meats and
and villages all across the country. sausages can also be bought at
Shopping at these markets is the butchers’ shops (Fleischern), easily
best way to sample local flavours. found in any city or town.
A good introduction to the
specialities of the region, they have Picnics and Outdoor BBQs
lively atmosphere and offer a great There are many nice locations
choice of fresh, high-quality food. especially designated for picnics in
Farmers come to these markets to Germany. These are usually situated
sell their fresh produce. in pleasant green areas and
Many farmers also have shops equipped with outdoor tables and
on their farm, where they sell their litter bins. Most towns have a shop
goods. When driving through or a delicatessen where one can Below far left Atmospheric Weinstube,
regions known for their agricultural grab picnic supplies such as cold Würzburg, Bavaria Below left Cafés outside
produce, keep an eye out for fresh cuts, sliced cheeses, breads and the Rathaus, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein
fruit and vegetables, honey, wine or salads. Traditional German potato Below centre Wine bar, Tüchersfeld, Bavaria
even sausages on sale. Each driving salad and pasta dishes are often Below centre right Roadside sausage
tour notes the location and days of sold in convenient deli-style plastic stall, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
the week for markets around the containers for easy carrying on Below Local market, Münsterplatz, Freiburg,
region. Other great places to visit are a road trip. Baden-Württemberg

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