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The taste of the Vogtland

Local Cuisine

Delicious food in the Vogtland! Adventurous holidays make you hungry. The Vogtland cuisine has many a delicacy in store for gourmets young and old. 

Delicious holiday season in the Vogtland

The Vogtland has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights. Go on a journey of discovery full of enjoyment and get to know the Vogtland from its tastiest side! In the Vogtland you will be spoilt with culinary delights in cafés and restaurants and can enjoy regional specialities in the most beautiful surroundings. 
Video on the culinary discovery of the Vogtland region
Video: Archiv TVV Video: CC BY-SA, Vogtland

Vogtland restaurants with regional cuisine

The member restaurants of the Vogtland Tourist Association will be happy to spoil you with delicious dishes.

VOGTLAND POTATO CULTURE

A basket full of fresh potatoes stands next to a bunch of parsley in the kitchen.
A basket full of fresh potatoes stands next to a bunch of parsley in the kitchen.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV/M. Daßler
Did you know that potato cultivation in Germany began in the Vogtland region?

Germans love the potato, and in Vogtland, too, there is no getting around the humble "spud." Documents from 1647 confirm that potatoes were being cultivated on a field scale in this region at a very early date—more than a full century before the famous "Potato Edict" issued by the Prussian King Frederick the Great. In a sense, Vogtland was the "innovation hub" for potato cultivation in Germany.

Ever since, these tasty tubers have enriched our menus. Today, a wide range of offerings—from potato buffets and the "Knollensteig" festival to the potato educational trail—bears witness to the locals' deep bond with the potato. Pair this with a freshly tapped local beer, and you have the perfect recipe for a delightful time. Come and enjoy the region's characteristic Vogtland hospitality.

A child sits enthusiastically in front of a plate of potato pancakes.
A child sits enthusiastically in front of a plate of potato pancakes.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV, T.Peisker
You absolutely have to try these potato dishes in the Vogtland:
  • Griene Kließ/Griegeniffte = green dumplings - these are dumplings made from raw, grated potatoes, traditionally served with roulades.
  • Bambes = potato pancakes - grated, raw potato mass with buttermilk and spices, baked to crispy pancakes; tasty with roast meat but also sweet with fruit.
  • Schwammespalken = mushroom stew - sweet and sour stew with potatoes and wild mushrooms
  • Zuedelsupp = potato soup
  • Erdäpfelkung = potato cake - sheet cake made of yeast dough with cooked, grated potatoes and sultanas mixed in; sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, it tastes best when still warm.
Potatoes
Photo: CC BY-SA, Markus Dassler / Archiv TVV
Kulinarik Grüne Klöße
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV/M. Daßler
Kulinarik Bambes
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Kulinarik Kartoffelkuchen
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Experience VOGTLAND potato tradition

  • Gündels Kulturstall in Reichenbach not only has a potato shop, at the Kulturbauernhof you can also regularly take part in potato tastings and in autumn the popular potato market takes place. www.guendels-kulturstall.de
  • The potato man accompanies young and old hikers on the "Vogtländischer Knollensteig" nature trail. On this exciting circular trail, which is about 17 km long, you can learn all kinds of things about the potato, its history and use.
  • Would you like to learn more about potato cultivation and old varieties? The Vogtländischer Knollenring e.V. association takes care of the preservation of knowledge. www.vogtlaendischer-knollenring.de
  • Fancy a holiday on a potato adventure farm? Then head for the Wilfert holiday farm in Unterwürschnitz. At the family-friendly certified accommodation, everything revolves around the potato, e.g. at social gatherings in the potato parlour or while enjoying the 80 varieties of potatoes grown on the farm.

Weida cake market

The sweet festival in the northern Vogtland

The sweet festival in the northern Vogtland
Freshly sliced fruit cake is presented on a platter.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV/M.Daßler
Weida is known by the nickname "Cake Pasture". The centuries-long existence of the Weida bread bank has contributed to this. This bread bank is located on the old trade route from Zwickau to Bohemia. There, privileged master bakers of the region sold their goods directly to travellers. Weida's bread, rolls and cakes thus became famous far and wide.

As a reminder, the Weida cake market is celebrated every year on the first weekend in September. At the opening, the cake women traditionally distribute home-made cakes to the spectators. The highlight is the election of the Weidsche Kuchenfrau. The contestants each have to convince the jury of their baking skills with four types of cake.

Tasteful coffee time in the Vogtland

A couple is sitting in a café, enjoying cake.
A couple is sitting in a café, enjoying cake.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV /T.Peisker
In the Vogtland town pearls and surrounding communities, you will find numerous cosy cafés that promise sweet moments of indulgence with homemade cakes.

The art of brewing beer in the Vogtland

A waitress serves freshly drawn beer on a tray.
A waitress serves freshly drawn beer on a tray.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv Gastro Plus GmbH
Around 1900, more than 80 breweries existed in the Vogtland. Today, the art of brewing is celebrated in only five places in Saxony's Vogtland: in Erlbach, Grünbach, Plauen, Treuen and of course in Wernesgrün.

In the Wernegrün brewery, you can learn all kinds of interesting facts about the production of barley juice during a guided tour of the brewery. In the fan shop, beer lovers will find selected articles of the traditional brand. The brewery's "Brauschenke" (brewery tavern) is a good place to stop for a bite to eat and events are held regularly on the grounds.

Easter Family Buffet in Wernesgrün

On Easter Sunday, the Wernesgrüner Brauerei-Gutshof is hosting a family buffet. Guests can indulge in culinary delights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. So come to Wernesgrün on April 17th and enjoy a range of delicious, aromatic springtime treats.

Farm shops and direct marketers in Vogtland

The cultural landscape of the Vogtland region is defined by a close bond between nature and tradition. Consequently, there is an abundance of farm shops, farmers' markets, and direct-marketing producers. Many sell organically grown fruit and vegetables from their own farms, while roadside dairies offer milk, cheese, and other special delicacies. Authentic traditional dishes, honey, juices, liqueurs, eggs, and meat from truly happy animals round out the wealth of regional and seasonal specialties. Enjoy Vogtland cuisine and feast like the *Vögte*—the medieval bailiffs—who gave their name to this enchanting region where four states converge.
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Further culinary themes

CAR-FREE – EXPERIENCE THE VOGTLAND WITHOUT A CAR

Mobile view of the VVV mobil app, with a scheduled bus in the background.
Mobile view of the VVV mobil app, with a scheduled bus in the background.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Verkehrsverbund Vogtland GmbH
Traveling by Train

You can travel via Deutsche Bahn to Chemnitz, Hof, Dresden, or Zwickau, and then continue into the region using regional trains or local public transport. The main railway stations are located in Plauen and Gera.

Car-Free Travel in the Vogtland

You can explore the Vogtland holiday region and its many attractions in a relaxed manner by bus and train, utilizing the services of the Vogtland Transport Association (VVV) and its comfortable regional network. Tourism and Transport Service Hotline: 03744 19449

VVV mobil App

The VVV mobil app is a great companion for planning your trips using public transport. It offers real-time departure and arrival times, route planning from start to finish, and the latest service updates, as well as the option to purchase suitable, discounted tickets directly on your phone.

Holiday planning made easy

Brochures from the Vogtland Tourism Association are on the table.
Brochures from the Vogtland Tourism Association are on the table.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV
In the Vogtland tourism brochure shop, you will find informative brochures, leaflets, and maps for your rural getaway in the Vogtland region. The "Hof & Handwerk" (Farm & Craft) brochure provides all the details on farm shops, direct producers, and more.

Order your personal copies of these and other materials easily right here in the shop or via email!

The Vogtland App - your interactive travel guide

A couple is using the Vogtland app on their smartphone.
A couple is using the Vogtland app on their smartphone.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV, M. Dassler
The free app offers you lots of useful information about your holiday in the Vogtland, hiking and cycling tours, accommodation, excursion destinations and much more:
  • Tour display and tour planner
  • Presentation of POIs (sights/services) and TopTips
  • Event database and timetable information
  • Linking to social media
  • Compass display and positioning
  • Offline storage and notepad
  • Audio Guide
A plate of roast pork and bread dumplings sits on the table alongside a plate of salad.
Photo: CC BY-SA, Archiv TVV, M. Dassler
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