In Nuremberg, besides popular restaurants, one should pay attention to the numerous bakeries and pastry shops located in all major streets of the city. In such bakeries, you can buy traditional pretzel and a good portion of Träubleskuchen cake, as well as try all kinds of muffins and pastries. The most popular local snack is fried sausages, and experienced tourists recommend trying them near Market Square. Several popular stalls prepare traditional grilled bratwurst sausages here. They are served in a fresh crispy bun with a little mustard.
The city has several excellent historic breweries. They produce a special sort of red beer called “rothbier”, as well as popular Tucher beer. In the vicinity of the city, they produce a special variety of smoked beer known as "rauchbier", which enjoys well-deserved popularity among local residents. Nuremberg has many great beer restaurants where you can taste the most popular beers, as well as original meat delicacies.
One of the main gastronomic symbols of the city is Elisenlebkuchen gingerbread cookies, which can be bought in any local shops or market. These cookies are covered with beautiful colorful glaze. Heart-shaped gingerbreads are most common in the city. Various wishes can be written on them, which makes the cookies are a popular tourist souvenir.
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