{"id":3990,"date":"2017-11-12T12:15:58","date_gmt":"2017-11-12T12:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=3990"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:37:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:37:49","slug":"the-best-wurst-sausages-for-your-holiday-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/the-best-wurst-sausages-for-your-holiday-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Wurst &#8211; Popular Sausages for your Holiday in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Best Wurst &#8211; Popular Sausages for your Holiday in Germany<\/h2>\n<p>Sausages and meat rank high on the list of things that Germany is known for &#8211; and with good reason. With over 1,200 types of sausage, Germany is a global leader in production and consumption of this meat treat! How well do you know your German sausages? Grab a pretzel, pour yourself a cold German beer and join us as we explore the best wurst for your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/\">trip in Germany<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Start RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><br \/>\n<iframe style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 540px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/embedded.php?id=e0ac711e\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/view-trip\/e0ac711e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to visit your trip<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- End RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Landj\u00e4ger&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Resembling a small salami, this dried meat is made from beef, pork, lard, and sugar and spices. Eat it straight from the deli with a cold beer, or boil it and serve it with potatoes and fresh vegetables!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4165\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Landjager-German-sausages-with-pickled-cucumber..jpg\" alt=\"Landjager German sausages with pickled cucumber.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4165\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landj\u00e4ger German sausages with pickled cucumber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Knackwurst<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These thick pork sausages date back to the 16th Century! Don&#8217;t mess with a good thing, right? They are flavored with garlic, aged for a few days, and then smoked. Traditionally, knackwurst are served with sauerkraut and potato salad. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/hamburg\/hamburg\/\">Hamburg<\/a>, they like to serve these sausages boiled with mustard on bread. Yum!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4166\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/hamburg\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Traditional-German-sausage-dish-knackwurst-or-bratwurst-grilled.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional German sausage dish knackwurst or bratwurst grilled\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4166\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional German sausage dish Knackwurst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Wollwurst&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Made from veal and pork, these sausages uniquely have no casing. They are boiled, then cooled, then fried, giving them a delicious crispy exterior, and are traditionally served with potato salad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4164\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/bavaria\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Fried-Bavarian-sausages-so-called-Wollwurst-sausage-meat-without-casing.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Bavarian sausages, so-called 'Wollwurst' \" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" data-wp-pid=\"4164\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried Bavarian sausages, so-called &#8216;Wollwurst&#8217;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"default-text-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp default-text-block text-block ordered-list__header\"><strong>Leberwurst&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"comp default-text-block text-block ordered-list__header\">Literally meaning liver sausage, these spreadable sausages are made from pork and pork liver. Many different countries feature their own versions of this sausage, and&nbsp;on your holiday in Germany, you&#8217;ll eat them served open with pickled cucumbers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4171\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/berlin\/berlin\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Farmhouse-bread-with-liverwurst.jpg\" alt=\"Farmhouse bread with liverwurst\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" data-wp-pid=\"4171\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farmhouse bread with Leberwurst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Th\u00fcringer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With references to this unique sausage dating back as far as the 15C,&nbsp;the only place to find an authentic version is in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/thuringia\/\">Th\u00fcringia<\/a>! Made from beef, pork or veal, and spiced with salt and pepper,&nbsp;caraway,&nbsp;marjoram, and&nbsp;garlic, these sausages are unique due to their lower fat content than other types of sausages. Make sure to cook it with oil or fat to prevent the casing from breaking!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4172\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/thuringia\/eisenach\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Original-Thuringian-sausage-freshly-grilled.jpg\" alt=\"Original Thuringian sausage freshly grilled\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4172\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Original Thuringian sausage freshly grilled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Frankfurter Wurstchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pure pork in a casing of sheep intestines, these sausages originated in the 13th Century and are only made in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/hesse\/frankfurt\/\">Frankfurt<\/a> region.&nbsp;They are not cooked, merely heated for eight minutes in warm water and served with&nbsp;&nbsp;with&nbsp;bread,&nbsp;mustard,&nbsp;horseradish, or (you guessed it- ) potato salad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4173\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/hesse\/frankfurt\/historic-center\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Selection-of-wiener-sausages-on-cast-iron-griddle..jpg\" alt=\"Selection of wiener sausages on cast iron griddle.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4173\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selection of Frankfurter Wurstchen on cast iron griddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Weisswurst<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Made from veal plus a little pork, these unique sausages get their name from their pale white-beige colour. They are boiled and served with pretzels and mustard.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4177\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/the-romantic-road\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Traditional-Bavarian-meal.-White-sausages-with-sweet-mustard-and-pretzel.jpg\" alt=\"White sausages with sweet mustard and pretzel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4177\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Bavarian white sausages (Weisswurst) with sweet mustard and pretzel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Leberk\u00e4se<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although it literally means &#8220;liver cheese,&#8221; neither ingredient is included in this sausage. It is made of minced corned beef, pork, and onions,&nbsp;spiced with marjoram and baked. On your holiday in Germany, eat it fresh or cooled in slices on bread with pickles or mustard.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4176\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/itineraries\/german-nightlife-romantic-trip.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Oven-baked-meatloaf-with-mushrooms-wrapped-in-bacon-on-a-concrete-grey-background..jpg\" alt=\" Oven baked meatloaf with mushrooms \" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" data-wp-pid=\"4176\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oven baked Leberk\u00e4se wrapped in bacon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3>Blutwurst<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to blood sausages, Germany is in good company &#8211; the UK, France, Poland, Italy, and others have their own versions of this unique food. Made from&nbsp;congealed pig blood, pork meat, oatmeal, and spices, these sausages go well with applesauce!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4175\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/schleswig-holstein\/lubeck\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4175 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Black-Pudding-Kaszanka-with-Sauerkraut-Studio-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black Pudding Kaszanka with Sauerkraut \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4175\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blutwurst with Sauerkraut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Bockwurst<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These sausages are made primarily from veal and pork, but can also contain a variety of other meats. There are flavored with salt, white pepper, paprika, and other spices and herbs. They are then either boiled or smoked and served with mustard and Bock beer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4179\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/the-black-forest\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bockwurst.jpg\" alt=\"Bockwurst\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" data-wp-pid=\"4179\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bockwurst sausage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>Cervelat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Produced in France, Switzerland, and Germany,&nbsp;Cervelat translates to &#8220;brain sausage&#8221; because traditionally&nbsp;they were made from pork brains. Nowadays this isn&#8217;t often the case, and cervelat sausages are mostly made from beef, bacon, and pork rinds.&nbsp;Score the ends before cooking so they will curl outwards and have crispy ends.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4181\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/titisee-the-black-forest\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saveloy-sausage-slices-on-cutting-board-topview.jpg\" alt=\"Several sausages \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4181\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cervelat sausage slices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><span class=\"mw-headline\"><strong>N\u00fcrnberger Rostbratwurst<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"mw-headline\">Only produced in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/bavaria\/nuremberg\/\">Nuremberg<\/a><\/span>, these small sausages are made from pork seasoned with marjoram and then grilled. They are typically served in sets of 6, 8, 10 or 12 with sauerkraut, potato salad, horseradish or mustard. They are also sold as a snack by street vendors as&nbsp;<i>Drei im Weckla<\/i>&nbsp;(three in a bun) with mustard on the side.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4180\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/neuschwanstein-castle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sausages-with-cabbage-on-a-white-plate.jpg\" alt=\"Sausages with cabbage\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"4180\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">N\u00fcrnberger Rostbratwurst with cabbage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<p>How many of these did you manage to try on your holiday in Germany? Which were your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!&nbsp;You haven&#8217;t visit Germany yet? Let us help you with our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/\">trip itinerary planner<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>to get you around this amazing country, and you can be assured that you your next vacation will be simply perfect!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Wurst &#8211; Popular Sausages for your Holiday in Germany Sausages and meat rank high on the list of things that Germany is known for &#8211; and with good reason. With over 1,200 types of sausage, Germany is a global leader in production and consumption of this meat treat! 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