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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

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Germany for vegan & vegetarian travelers

Germany is one of Europe’s most vegan-friendly destination, offering abundant plant-based restaurants, labeled menus, and grocer options. Vegan and vegetarian travelers will find it east to eat well across major cities.

Germany

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Cafés, supermarkets, modern German cuisine
Challenging Because: Traditional dishes often contain meat, butter, or cream

🥗 What to Eat

  • Vegetarian-friendly: Kartoffelsalat (potato salad), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), soups with vegetables
  • Vegan-friendly: Roasted vegetables, vegan sausages, lentil dishes, breads
  • Modern options: Vegan cafés and supermarkets stock excellent ready-to-eat meals

🚫 Watch Out For

  • Butter, cream, and cheese in most sauces and baked goods
  • Meat-based broths in soups

🗣️ Survival Phrases (German)

  • I am vegetarian: Ich bin Vegetarier / Vegetarierin
    (ikh bin veh-geh-tah-REE-er / -REE-rin)
  • I am vegan: Ich bin Veganer / Veganerin
    (ikh bin VEH-gah-ner / VEH-gah-ne-rin)
  • No meat: Kein Fleisch
    (kine flysh)
  • No dairy: Keine Milch oder Butter
    (kine milkh oh-der BOO-ter)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Germany is very vegan-friendly, especially in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich — look for vegetarian and vegan menus or supermarkets.

Capital – Berlin 🇩🇪

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