While Germany isn't as famous for its cuisine as some of its European neighbours, the country does have more to offer than big pretzels, bratwurst and beer. From hearty comfort food, delicious baked goods and desserts to regional delicacies, there's plenty to taste and try. Here, we take a look at some of Germany’s weird and wonderful retro dishes – some of which rarely make it onto dinner plates today. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether that’s a good or bad thing...

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover Germany's greatest-ever traditional dishes, counting down to our absolute favourite.