I am writing this after a recent weekend in Munich, but this post also draws on the experiences I’ve had over numerous trips across the country. From a travelling perspective I’d most recommend Bavaria and also the Mosel valley!
German supermarkets have good standards of food labelling and my selection wasn’t overly limited by the dreaded ‘may contain…’ statements. So, eating in or making lunch on the go was straightforward.
Eating out was very comfortable in big cities and touristy areas, due to a good variety of restaurants, widespread English language use and fair allergy understanding. In more remote areas, my basic command of the German language came in handy; I would recommend learning a few phrases or printing off an allergy translation card.
The local cuisine is great for a peanut allergy as main meals tend to be made up of hearty staple ingredients, but I would say that a lot of the sweets and desserts wouldn’t be suitable for a tree nut allergy sufferer. Peanuts and other nuts (especially Almonds) are popular from high street stalls in the cities, and whilst this wasn’t a problem for me, it is worth being aware of.
Conclusion – 7/10
Note: I’d give a 6 if I had a tree nut allergy
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