If you love hearty, down-to-earth meals, you’ll feel right at home in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)!
From potatoes from the Lüneburger Heide and kale from Oldenburg to apples from the Altes Land – Lower Saxon cuisine is characterised by traditional farming ingredients. Asparagus is to Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) what veal sausage is to Bavaria. And the North Sea coast brings prawns and freshly caught fish to the table.
The best way to discover Lower Saxon cuisine is, of course, to go there. Discover the small, authentic farmyard cafes, quaint pubs and cosy restaurants. Regional weekly and farmers’ markets offer plenty of regional specialities.
Let us whet your appetite for Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) digitally: there’s a wide range of recipes to try at home and a culinary map (in German).