Gastro Guide

Coburg is renowned for its outstanding regional products and the quality of its culinary scene. From freshly harvested fruits and vegetables to traditional sausage specialities, the region is a paradise for food lovers. Enjoy the smooth taste of local beers, fine spirits, or even exotic cocktails. International cuisine is also well represented: whether you're craving Indian curry, Spanish tapas, Italian pizza, or a veggie burger, Coburg's diverse dining options offer something for every palate. Nowhere else in the world will you find as much butcher shops, bakeries, and breweries as in the 'Genussregion Coburg', a region of culinary delights.

Gourmet party with Bratwurstmännle

Stronghold of (bratwurst) delights

A panel of experts on the TV channel VOX once selected the Coburg Bratwurst as the best bratwurst in all of Germany - beating out even the toughest competition from Nuremberg and Thuringia. And if you wonder how long a Coburg Bratwurst should be while enjoying one yourself, all you need to do is look up to the top of the town hall. There at the peak you will spot the 'Bratwurstmännle', a little figure with what looks like a measuring stick in his hand. Many consider this to be the official benchmark for a raw Coburg Bratwurst. Well, that's the legend, at least. The little man is actually the town's patron, Saint Mauritius. Once a Roman legionary and later a martyr, Saint Mauritius holds a marshal’s baton in his right hand as a sign of his rank.

Coburger Rutscher

Tasty potato dumplings

The 'Coburger Rutscher' is a culinary delight known far beyond the town's borders. This delicious version of the potato dumpling boasts a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that is the perfect companion to a rich Franconian roast and plenty of gravy. The best time to experience this local speciality is during the Coburg Dumpling Market (Klößmarkt), held in late August or early September. Here, you'll discover tempting new twists on the classic dumpling, such as dumpling pizza, gnocchi, and even dumpling cordon bleu.

Schmätzchen

Coburg's famous goody

Just steps from the town hall, Feyler's bakery in Rosengasse offers Coburg's renowned 'Schmätzchen'. These lebkuchen biscuits are made from honey, almonds, hazelnuts, and a special blend of spices following a family recipe that dates back over a hundred years. They come in two delicious varieties - natural and chocolate-covered - each decorated with a swab of real gold leaf. They make a perfect souvenir.

How about a freshly roasted espresso afterwards? Coffee lovers will find exactly what they are looking for at the 'Coburger Kaffeewerkstatt' located in the historic town house on the market square. The Schubart confectionery offers delicious coffees from its own in-house roastery.

Hof-Likör

Spicy-fruity & aromatic-sweet

Another Coburg speciality that pleases both the palate and the stomach is Hof-Likör (Court Liqueur), a herbal drink with a unique combination of spicy-fruity and aromatic-sweet flavours. It has been crafted for centuries in Coburg's Hof-Apotheke (Court Pharmacy) on the market square, following an age-old secret recipe. The liqueur's long tradition is so deeply rooted that the pharmacy is entitled to bear the coat of arms of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, as it holds the title of 'Ducal-Saxon Purveyor to the Court'.

Beer brewing

Land of the breweries

If you're thirsty after all that food, maybe it's time you treated yourself to a nice cold beer. The choice is almost unlimited: With hundreds of breweries brewing nearly 1,000 different beers, Upper Franconia is the centre of Bavarian beer culture. While there are still many private breweries in the district of Coburg, the "Brauhaus zu Coburg" is currently the only one of its kind in the city itself. For many years, the traditional pub has been serving home-brewed beer - including rarities in the craft beer tradition of modern microbreweries - as well as Franconian and Bavarian specialities.