Discovering Vegan Germany

Germany has a reputation built on sausage, schnitzel, and dairy-heavy baking — but scratch the surface and you'll find a food culture with deep vegetable, grain, and legume roots, and one of Europe's most developed vegan food scenes. Discovering Vegan Germany travels region by region across the country, from Alpine Bavaria to the Baltic coast, reimagining more than 90 traditional dishes — Käsespätzle, Sauerbraten, Currywurst, Dresdner Stollen, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, and dozens more — entirely without meat, dairy, or eggs. Across 24 regional chapters plus dedicated sections on German breads, street food, Christmas baking, and drinks, you'll find complete pantry-to-plate recipes alongside practical travel guidance: where Germany's plant-based food scene is thriving, what to look for on menus, city spotlights, sample itineraries, and a full glossary for ordering with confidence. Whether you're planning a trip or cooking your way across Germany from your own kitchen, this guide brings the country's culinary map and its quiet vegan transformation together in one book.