“Asparagus and Braunschweig Mumme,
good sausages, delicious beer,
to quench your thirst and quench your hunger,
are dished up in abundance here.”*

Braunschweig is known not only for its thousand years of history and its diverse cultural life – its culinary specialities are also popular far beyond the city’s borders. In medieval times, the Lion City became famous for exporting Braunschweiger Mumme and, over the years, many a delicacy from Braunschweig has become a well-known speciality. Today, both Braunschweig’s lively restaurants scene and its many shops invite you to sample the various and delicious local treats on offer.