German Bratwurst Museum

The German Bratwurst Museum is a food museum in Holzhausen dedicated to the history and production of bratwurst. The exhibits display traditional tools, recipes, and different production methods from various regions across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces.

The museum was founded in 2006 as the first institution in Germany entirely dedicated to bratwurst-making heritage. Since then it has documented the evolution of these traditional sausages and their role in German food culture.

The exhibits show how bratwurst is made differently across various German regions, with special focus on the protected Thuringian variety. Visitors see the techniques and ingredients that define these sausage traditions.

The museum offers clear signage to guide visitors through the exhibition areas. It is best visited on a quiet weekday when fewer people are present and you can view the displays at a leisurely pace.

The museum houses a theater space where musical performances regularly celebrate sausage-making craftsmanship through live performance art. These events combine culinary knowledge with artistic creativity and draw community participation.

Location: Mühlhausen

Inception: May 28, 2006

Operator: Freunde der Thüringer Bratwurst e.V.

Website: https://bratwurstmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.19524,10.39624

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48