Trdelnik: Why tourists love it and locals hate it

DW Food May 31, 2025
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Trdelnik is sold on every corner in Prague – to the delight of tourists and the dismay of locals. But is it even Czech? The sweet pastry, also known as 'chimney cake,' divides opinions in the Czech capital. But why? And where does it actually come from? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:20 Traditional Czech? 00:51 What is Trdelnik? 01:24 The origins of Trdelnik 02:23 Hungarian Kürtőskalács 03:55 What do the locals think? 05:12 Czech Koláče 06:08 Outro CREDITS Report: Rahel Zahlmann, Laura Szaplonczai Camera: Neven Hillebrands, Oliver Gudmon Edit: Neven Hillebrands Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus THUMBNAIL picture alliance / Zoonar picture alliance / Zoonar | Robert Ruidl #dweuromaxx #dweurolifestyle #prague ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Food: https://bit.ly/DWFood_Sub DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.

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