German food goes far beyond sausages and pretzels, though both are worth embracing. Currywurst in Berlin, Weisswurst in Munich, Sauerbraten in the Rhineland, Zwiebelkuchen (onion cake) in Baden-Württemberg — each region has proud specialties.
Bread culture in Germany is extraordinary: over 3,000 varieties of bread and rolls are recognized as cultural heritage. Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at a local cafe is a cherished afternoon ritual. German beer, particularly Bavarian Hefeweizen and Pilsner, is world-class.