Historically, Bavaria has celebrated the "Wurstkuchl" tavern in Regensburg as the "oldest Bratwurst stand in the world," with documented roots going back to 1378. However, new findings from historians in Erfurt reveal a previously overlooked document from 1269, mentioning a meat-roasting establishment that pre-dates Regensburg’s claim by over a century.
The tavern in Regensburg, located on the iconic Stone Bridge along the Danube River, continues to uphold its traditions of sausage-making, emphasizing its medieval recipes, including pure pork ham sausages and homemade sauerkraut. In contrast, there are currently no restaurants in Erfurt championing the title of the oldest bratwurst stand.
Earlier references demonstrated Thuringia’s connection to the bratwurst; one dated back to 1404, indicating a financial transaction for bratwurst casings in the town of Arnstadt.
Despite the renewed contention, Alexandra Meier, the landlady of Wurstkuchl, expressed confidence in her establishment’s reputation and quality of products, suggesting that the age of the stand would not deter customers.
Historically, the competition over the title of the oldest bratwurst stand has seen previous confrontations, notably between Regensburg and Nuremberg, which ended in favor of Regensburg. The debate remains a testament to the enduring cultural significance of bratwurst within German culinary heritage.
The tavern in Regensburg, located on the iconic Stone Bridge along the Danube River, continues to uphold its traditions of sausage-making, emphasizing its medieval recipes, including pure pork ham sausages and homemade sauerkraut. In contrast, there are currently no restaurants in Erfurt championing the title of the oldest bratwurst stand.
Earlier references demonstrated Thuringia’s connection to the bratwurst; one dated back to 1404, indicating a financial transaction for bratwurst casings in the town of Arnstadt.
Despite the renewed contention, Alexandra Meier, the landlady of Wurstkuchl, expressed confidence in her establishment’s reputation and quality of products, suggesting that the age of the stand would not deter customers.
Historically, the competition over the title of the oldest bratwurst stand has seen previous confrontations, notably between Regensburg and Nuremberg, which ended in favor of Regensburg. The debate remains a testament to the enduring cultural significance of bratwurst within German culinary heritage.
