--- title: "Traditional Saxon cuisine & drinks ♥ Saxony: A Land of Delights" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/typically-saxon/food-and-drink" description: "Saxon specialities, exquisite baked goods, delicious beers and fine wines from Saxon vineyards define Saxony’s diverse culinary scene." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Typically Saxon > Food and drink" --- Welcome to Saxony, the land of culinary delights Food & drink ================ A joyful experience: eating and drinking in Saxony The taste of Saxony ------------------- The taste of Saxony can be anything from spicy, refreshing and sweet to bubbly or hearty. Whatever it may be, there is **something special for everyone on the menu**. You can eat your way through many regional specialities and try **famous beers**, **excellent wines** and **sweet delicacies** such as the *Dresdner Eierschecke* cake. Enjoy top quality culinary experiences in welcoming surroundings – Saxony definitely has a big heart for foodies! - - - - Michelin-starred cuisine in Saxony ---------------------------------- Saxony’s outstanding gastronomy continues to impress, with the Michelin Guide awarding stars to **eight restaurants** across the region. From sophisticated urban dining in Dresden and Leipzig to the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the countryside, in the Ore Mountains, Saxony offers an exceptional variety of culinary experiences. For those looking to explore Saxony through its food, these Michelin-starred restaurants offer **memorable dining experiences** and a taste of the region’s creative, distinctive and locally inspired cuisine. > No pleasurable experience is temporary, for the impression it leaves behind is permanent. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Enjoy a glass of wine and wonderful views of Meissen’s Albrechtsburg Castle. A must do: try the local wines ------------------------------ Discover the exceptional world of Saxony's wines. Nestled in the eastern corner of Germany, Saxony is a **hidden gem in the wine world**, renowned for its **picturesque vineyards** along the banks of the Elbe River. With a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 12th century, Saxony combines **rich history with a unique terroir to produce wines** that are truly distinct. - - Wineries, hikes, bike tours and events ### Wine experiences in Saxony Dive into Saxony’s impressive history of brewing beer ----------------------------------------------------- Cheers to Saxony’s almost **1,000-year-old tradition of brewing beer**, which is still very much alive today. **310 different types of beer** are brewed in the region. The best-known ones are **Radeberger** with the first German Pilsner and **Dresdner Feldschlößchen**. Smaller breweries in particular offer many special beers, adding diversity to the range on offer, and you can sample anything including export beer, lager, black beer, wheat beer or even kosher varieties. - **Tip**: Pencil in a brewery tour including tasting, e.g., in the approx. 10 miles east of Dresden. - Besichtigung Radeberger Exportbrauerei Breweries and beer tours in Saxony ### Beer experiences in Saxony > The Eierschecke is a type of cake that, to the detriment of mankind, has remained unknown to the rest of the globe. Erich Kästner (German author, born in Dresden) Sweet temptation Dresden’s sweet delights ------------------------ Happiness comes in many shapes and sizes and for us, definitely also in the form of this three-layered cake: **Dresdner Eierschecke** is a classic (and mouth-watering) Saxon bake. The cake consists of a loose yeast dough, a moist quark layer and a fluffy egg mixture. The latter is beaten with butter, sugar and vanilla pudding until fluffy and becomes the cake’s top layer. Trust us, it’s a heavenly treat! - **Tip**: In the restaurant in **Dresden's Taschenbergpalais** you can witness how the **Eierschecke** is prepared. Saxon delicacies Of coffee, cake and Christmas Stollen ------------------------------------- Saxony’s most important drink? That’s arguably **coffee**. Which has a long tradition here. As early as in the 18th century, soldiers refused to take up arms during the Seven Years' War without their daily coffee fix. Equally important is that coffee is accompanied by a delicious piece of cake, such as the above mentioned **Eierschecke** and **Leipziger Lerchen**, made of shortcrust pastry, marzipan and jam. Or **Meißner Fummel**. This traditional pastry comes in the size of a handball and is made of sweet wafer dough. It is hollow inside and very fragile. The Ziegler bakery in Meissen is the **only bakery in the whole world** that is allowed to make it. is equally unique, carrying a golden quality and EU seal. It’s only original when made in Dresden and the surrounding district. More precisely, **made by hand** and without margarine, artificial preservatives and flavourings. Mandatory ingredients that are specified by the **“Stollen Protection Association”** (yes, that’s a thing!) include raisins, butter, sweet and bitter almonds, candied orange peel and lemon peel, flour, water and yeast. The end result is simply delicious. - Dresdner Stollen Leipziger Lerchen made of shortcrust pastry taste best with a cup of coffee. Hearty and traditional More foodie adventures in Saxony -------------------------------- Anyone into mustards and pasta (not necessarily at the same time)? Saxony has a special relationship with both: **in Upper Lusatia** is known throughout Germany for its medium-hot, **horseradish-flavoured mustard** which has been produced in town for more than 150 years, based on an unchanged recipe. Next on the menu are pasta and the **town of Riesa** with its unmistakable taste, which is even used by Michelin starred chef Robin Pietsch. Visit the **Pasta-making Centre Riesa** (booking required) to dive deep into the world of Saxony’s very own pasta! - **Tip:** Try special mustard varieties in for a spicy treat! - **Tip:** When cycling along the Elbe, stop by the to learn about Saxony’s special pasta! Moments of pleasure Culinary tips from Saxony -------------------------