Foodie Guide for the traditional Basler Herbstmesse
You are at the traditional Basler Herbstmeese. What is next, what should you try to eat or drink? In this blog post, I answer this question.
- Magenbrot: This glazed biscuit (similar to ginger bread) is commonly sold during Christmas markets in German-speaking Switzerland and Germany. The name of the sweet translates directly to ‘stomach bread’, as it is believed to improve digestion. The recipe first appeared in a Swiss cookery book in the late 18th century.
- Mässmogge: Mässmögge are sugary sweets in the shape of a stick. Each colour has its own flavour. The lollies are available in two versions – with hazelnut filling and without – at the stands at the Basel Autumn Fair.
- Basler Rahmtäfeli: These soft, cube-shaped sweets have a consistency similar to fudge and taste like caramel.
- Zwiebel- und Käsewähe:The Basel version of the cake is simply called “Wäie”. The ones with onions or cheese are culinary twins that cannot be missed at the Basel carnival.
- Chäsbängel: “Chäsbängel” and “Wurschtchnebel” are offered at Stefan Suter’s stand in Petersplatz. Both are filled baguette rolls – one with a fine melted cheese (fondue) mixture, the other with a crunchy sausage. Want to hear more? Ps: Eat carefully, it is super hot…
- Rachlette / Fondue at Wirtss Huss: This fondue and raclette restaurant – both have to go and to sit down options – was an instant hit at the Basel Autumn Fair. It has become a tradition to capture the good atmosphere in the Fondue & Raclette Restaurant on the Petersplatz. These Swiss classics are a great idea for a lunch or dinner at Basler Herbstmeese.
- Shoggi Peter: It is the perfect place for a hot chocolate and coffee in Petersplatz.
