Vegan in Germany
Europe's biggest vegan product market. Supermarkets carry own-brand vegan ranges at conventional prices, V-Label certification is everywhere, and every mid-sized city has multiple fully vegan kitchens.
Plant-based friendliness
89
Dishes that are already plant-based
Currywurst vegan
Seitan or soy sausage with curry ketchup, sold at mainstream imbiss stands.
Linsensuppe
Lentil soup — ask whether it is cooked with speck.
Kartoffelsalat
Vinegar-based versions are vegan; mayo versions usually are not.
Döner vegan
Seitan or soy döner is standard in Berlin.
Market staples
Rye breadPotatoesLentilsCabbageOat drinkSeitan
Phrases to use
- Ich bin vegan
- I am vegan.
- Ohne Butter, ohne Sahne
- Without butter, without cream.
- Ist das rein pflanzlich?
- Is this purely plant-based?
Watch out for
- Gelatine in sweets and some juices
- Speck or lard in soups and cabbage dishes
- Butter as the default bread spread
Local groups and resources
- ProVeg Deutschland
- Albert Schweitzer Stiftung
Questions people ask
What does the V-Label mean?
A certification mark; the vegan version guarantees no animal ingredients or processing aids.
Is vegan food expensive in Germany?
No — supermarket own-brand plant milks, tofu and meat alternatives are typically at or below dairy and meat prices.