Just for fun topic (although quite important to me and looking for more options to try). What location/restaurant has the best apple strudel in the Lauterbrunnen Valley (including Gimmelwald, Murren and Wengen)? I have my own opinion and will share later.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17427 posts
Apfelstrudel is actually Austrian, not Swiss, although you may find nice iterations in any good bakery.
I cannot weigh in on the actual question as I prefer Mohnstrudel ( not Swiss either) or a nice Nussgipfel.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
8967 posts
To identify "the best", one would have to do multiple tastings at every single location in the area. I would be happy to help you with this task, Bill.
Posted by
496 posts
Sign me up too!
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11776 posts
We had a very nice one at Klein’s Scheidegg a couple of years ago, mostly apples, barely held together with cake and a pile of whipped cream on the side. The thing was half the size of my head, luckily we shared it.
Mostly we eat strudel in the Val Gardena and I could give you a list there.
Posted by
OP
Sonoma CA
77 posts
stan and all2alb - Yes, count me in. I'll be around September 10-24 if we want to arrange a sequential tasting. I'd want to include Hotel-Restaurant Stechelberg in the tasting -- my choice so far. Excellent apfelstrudel pastry that comes with a dollop of whipped cream and a gravy boat of vanilla sauce on the side that was just delicious. I first had it four years ago when we stopped there after a hike for a dessert and have gone back four more times. Good lunches and dinners there, too. Not a fancy restaurant by any means, but comfortable inside and a very nice patio outside if the weather is good.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11776 posts
On my list for the next trip to the area! Yum!
Posted by
Vacaville, Ca
1441 posts
I'll be there at the end of May. Will have to sample it.
Posted by
Castle Rock, Colorado
185 posts
Not sure if I have ever had it in Switzerland, but I have enjoyed "apfelstrudel mit eis und sahne" many places in Germany. All good, but some better than others. Not sure I spelled it all right.
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
I was in Freiburg im Breisgau today, and had an "Apfelstrudel mit Eis" for my lunch, very nice. Breisgau used to be an Austrian province, does that count?