Frittatensuppe isn't German. In Germany it will be called Flädlesuppe (Swabian) or Pfannkuchensuppe (high german). :-)
Käsespätzle (high german) are Kasspatzn (Bavaria, Tyrol)

Käsespätzle would be Swabian too. ;-)

My husband's favorite is jagerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlets with mushroom/wine sauce. This is obvious if you read my recent trip report. ;)

But I have to say there is such a variety on menus you will be fine. Fresh salads, all kinds of seafood, beef, chicken...it's all there. And bettyk is sooo right about the bread. Definitely try the spargel (asparagus)too. I had it with schinken (ham) and cheese melted on top - yum.

There are also lots of pizzerias with a huge variety of pizzas. One of my favorite toppings is artichoke hearts.

Desserts? Oh dear...that is also a whole meal in itself.

Enjoy and don't worry - you will walk off the calories!

"If you like ice cream, seek out Spaghetti Eis in Munich."

While I am looking for a bakery that serves a Mandelhörnchen, my wife is searching out an Italian Ice Cream (Eis) shop that serves a Spaghetti Eis. Unfortunately, this dish appears to have become so popular that it is sometimes made with undesirable short cuts (strawberry syrup) that are not nearly so good.

I wonder how it is that we put on weight in Germany in spite of all the walking that we do.

Regards, Gary

Glad that somebody finally included spaetzle, truly a gift from the gods. Add "wild" and you have a delightful repast. "Wild" can be any kind of game meat but is usually wild boar or venison, often in a jaeger type sauce with preelbeeren (like cranberries). Can be quite pricey but should be memorable, especially if in a hunting lodge-type gasthof off the beaten path.
Enjoy.

I didn't care for <I>Wildschwein</i>. It was pretty gamey.

And I mentioned Sp&auml;tzle Saturday night. Were you out of town?

For the budget traveller, there are still the IKEA restaurants.. giant serving of Köttbullar with creamy sauce, potatoes, and Preiselbeeren ... yummy :-)

I don't recommend schneeballen. You will see them in shop windows all over Rothenburg....actually the town is famous for them. They consist of a large fried dough ball rolled in traditionally, powdered sugar, but there are other varieties....really messy to eat! The one I tried had a little soft chocolate in the center. Some people do like them, however, and you might want to sample one....then you can say, "done that in Rothenburg". The displays of them does make a good photo.

"I'm not a big sausage/pork fan"......GASP!

Shame on you...shame, shame, shame. My first instinct is to tell you to get on over to France or Italy as fast as you can so you don't take up a hotel room, but my momma taught me patience and compassion.

Now go rinse your mouth out with some Rauchbier, right now, and then we'll talk.

Seriously, though - if this is your first trip to the glorious land of Schweinehaxen, et al. I think you just might be about to change your mind a little. My wife felt the same way when we first went - "I don't know if I am going to like eating just pork, dumplings, sauerkraut and only drinking beer." She now weeps over a good Jaegerschnitzel, considers sauerkraut a high art form, and can rapturously describe the subtle undertones of a half dozen different Weissbiers. And do NOT even mention spaetzle in her presence unless you are carrying a plate of it.

Brunello, schmoonello. (Okay it's pretty good from something so non-beery)

I got lucky with this second one, that I did.

If you are driving from Fussen to the castles, you will pass by Pension Schwansee in Schwangau. They have a popular patio (and indoor as well) restaurant with great views of the mountains. The food is very good, mostly typical Bavarian dishes and the prices are excellent. Give it a try. It is also a nice place to stay if you would rather not be in Fussen.

I am not a big meat eater in the states and also stay away from high fat food and sweets so I was surprised that I enjoyed much of the food in Germany and Austria last two trips - though I was careful ordering.

I ate a good bit of lentils prepared in a stew, and also quite a bit of venison. I even had a few Weisswursts much to my husband's amazement. Lachs (salmon) is also quite good. And the quality of eggs and chicken better than what we get here in the USA IMO.

My husband loved everything he tried from all types of stews and soups to pork every which way.

The freshly made sandwiches available everywhere are a real treat as well, with great quality breads and cheeses.

We are already planning our food stops for our upcoming trip in November:-)

LOL....good comments, Aramis! What you suggest is very true. I wasn't a big fan of brats, but the Germans do them SO well. And I hated sauerkraut, but in Germany, well what can I say.

Now, honestly Brunello is pretty special. The bouquet alone is heaven to me.

I greatly appreciate all of the replies. Most of them I don't understand, but I appreciate them anyway. :)

I had something that translated to "Elephant Ear." Basically a Wienerschnitzel that was a pork chop with bone with the meat pounded as thin as possible, breaded, pan fried and served with lemon. I could have eaten 2. Great, great stuff!! Of course best when served with spaetzel and a big stein of great beer. Prosit!

Re spaghetti Eis: "Unfortunately, this dish appears to have become so popular that it is sometimes made with undesirable short cuts (strawberry syrup) that are not nearly so good".

So true. We experienced that when ordering it from a street vendor. Now we only get it at a real Eiscafe, or elsewhere that we are satisfied they make it the "real" way, with fresh strawberry puree.

Aramis, you are hilarious. I'm glad you finally met the right one!

Ahhh, Schweinehaxen. I would never order it alone, but if someone is willing to share, it's a treat.

And if you like cheese, try Obazda, a soft cheese spread spiced with paprika and other spices. It is eaten with Bretzeln, and usually accompanied by a beer. I've never tried it, but it's reputed to be very good.

You guys make me really hungry. :-)

I grew up in Southern Germany, and all those dishes are like "soul-food" to me.

German food may seem a bit heavy for American palates, but it sure tastes good.

I was so excited, I forgot to make a few recommendations.

Sample the fruit pies and flans, they are out of this world. Zwetschgen Kuchen (plum pie), fresh strawberry flan, Traubles Kuchen (a pie made with red currents in meringue) might sound strange, but it is yummy. All served with a generous portion of freshly whipped Schlagsahne (whipped cream, but nothing like what we squeeze out of a can over here.)

And don't forget to try a Laugen Pretzel, big, soft and slathered with sweet butter. And Belegde Broetchen, crusty rolls stuffed with anything that might tempt you.

Enjoy. Calories don't count while you are on vacation.

For all non-fans of pork out there: have you ever tried a couple of good, tender pork filet medaillons? Not the fatty parts that usually go into sausage. I have an impression that the best part of the pig is routinely ignored by the english-speaking world.

Yes, altamiro---those lean cutlets are the best. (I actually do not eat sausage at all, and Schweinehaxen only on rare occasions). A nice lean pork cutlet cooked "nach Wiener Art" is still very light and delicious. If done properly it is crispy and not fatty at all. Or the medallions sauteed in a nice sauce---I can't remember the name of the dish---with mushrooms, maybe Pfefferlinge?

Brot…. That is the food I miss most from Germany… but definitely not the only thing.

There have been tons of good suggestions in this thread, but I will add a few more.

Schnitzel Hawaii – Its schnitzel with a slice of ham, pineapple, cheese and some sauce on top… mmmm

Curry Wurst – I do not remember it being listed by anyone, and it is my favorite item to get at an Imbiss (sp?). It is a sausage drenched in curry-ketchup

Nordsee – Not actually a food, but a restaurant chain that serves seafood. My wife and I love this place and actually thought about buying stock… then they delayed their IPO… not sure if they ever did go public. My wife loves the mackerel rolls.