21st Bautz'ner Senfwochen
Culinary themed festival centered around Bautz'ner mustard — from August 4th to 30th, 2026, in 12 city restaurants under the motto 'This is how homeland tastes'
About Bautz'ner Senfwochen
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Bautz'ner Mustard — An East Saxon Brand Since 1866
Bautz'ner mustard is one of the few products from the GDR era that has retained its brand name after reunification and even successfully defended it nationwide. The medium-hot mustard has been produced in Bautzen, an East Saxon city on the edge of Upper Lusatia, since 1866. The distinctive green glass bottle has become a symbol of Saxon identity across generations — it still stands next to bread and sausage on the breakfast tables of many East German households today. With the Bautz'ner Senfwochen, the city of Bautzen celebrates this famous product every August.
August 4th–30th, 2026 — 21st Edition, 12 Participating Establishments
The 21st edition of the Senfwochen will take place from August 4th to 30th, 2026. 12 Bautzen restaurants, cafés, and retailers will develop special mustard dishes and drinks, served only during these four weeks. The motto for 2026 is 'This is how homeland tastes' — emphasizing the regional connection of mustard culture with Upper Lusatia and its Sorbian heritage.
Mustard in All Variations
The participating establishments use the Senfwochen to unleash their creativity. There are hearty classics like spicy roast hare with a mustard crust or flavorful mustard steaks; Sorbian specialties with mustard like Wjelbik creations, using traditional Upper Lusatian ingredients; unusual combinations like mustard cocktails, mustard ice cream, or mustard pralines; and spreads, sausages, and fish dishes with mustard marinades. Most dishes are only available during these four weeks and are served at fair prices.
Participating Establishments 2026
Among the almost annual participants are: Bautzener Senfstube (the original house with its own mustard manufactory and show room), Sorbisches Restaurant Wjelbik (with traditional Sorbian cuisine), Mönchshof (upscale restaurant), Spreeblick (bistro with more modern cuisine), Zum Karasek (inn with Upper Lusatian classics). Additionally, there are cafés with mustard desserts and individual food retailers with special mustard assortments.
Saxony, Upper Lusatia, and Bautzen
Bautzen is the unofficial capital of Upper Lusatia and simultaneously the cultural capital of the Sorbs — a small West Slavic minority that has lived in the region for over 1,000 years. This Sorbian identity shapes the city's culinary landscape: wedding soup, Sorbian stews, crumble cake, gingerbread — and of course, the creative use of mustard. With around 40,000 inhabitants, Bautzen is a medium-sized city, but its historic center with its many towers and medieval city walls makes it one of Saxony's most beautiful destinations.
Bautz'ner Senfwochen — edition 2026
August 4th–30th, 2026 — 21st Senfwochen
For four weeks, Bautzen's gastronomic scene transforms into a culinary mustard laboratory. 12 restaurants, cafés, and retailers develop special dishes and drinks centered around the famous Bautz'ner mustard — from hearty traditional to refreshingly modern.
The 2026 motto 'This is how homeland tastes' highlights regional connection: Sorbian mustard creations, classic Upper Lusatian dishes with creative mustard accents, local ingredients, and regional breweries. The dishes are only available during these four weeks.
Programme Bautz'ner Senfwochen 2026
Program August 4th–30th, 2026
Participating Establishments (Selection)
- Bautzener Senfstube — Original house with mustard manufactory and show room; classic Bautzen cuisine with mustard variations
- Sorbisches Restaurant Wjelbik — Traditional Sorbian cuisine with mustard accents
- Mönchshof — Upscale restaurant with creative mustard creations
- Spreeblick — Modern bistro with unusual mustard combinations
- Zum Karasek — Inn with Upper Lusatian classics and mustard marinades
- 7 other establishments with their own special mustard offers
Typical Mustard Creations
- Hearty: Spicy roast hare with mustard crust, mustard steak, mustard soup, mustard pickles
- Sorbian: Wjelbik mustard variations with traditional ingredients
- Sweet: Mustard ice cream, mustard pralines, mustard cheesecake
- Drinks: Mustard cocktails, mustard schnapps, mustard beer creations
- Spreads: Regional sausage specialties with mustard pastes
Accompanying Program
- Mustard tastings at the Senfstube
- Mustard manufactory tours (show production at the Senfstube)
- Themed tours through Bautzen's city center with a mustard connection
- Special sale of limited mustard varieties at the mustard stand on the main market
Full list of participating establishments, dishes, and reservation information at bautzen.de/senfwochen.
Highlights Bautz'ner Senfwochen 2026
- 21st edition of the unique mustard themed weeks
- Motto 2026: 'This is how homeland tastes'
- 12 participating restaurants, cafés, and retailers
- Sorbian mustard creations at Wjelbik
- Mustard cocktails and mustard desserts
- Bautzener Senfstube with show production
- City-wide festival without a central venue
- Bautz'ner mustard since 1866
Prices Bautz'ner Senfwochen 2026
No admission fees. Food and drinks à la carte from the participating establishments — typical main courses €12–€25, starters and desserts €5–€10. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Mustard products to take home at the Senfstube and at the mustard stand on the main market.
Practical information — Bautz'ner Senfwochen
Date
Tuesday, August 4th, to Sunday, August 30th, 2026.
Venues
12 restaurants in Bautzen's city center — Bautzener Senfstube, Sorbisches Restaurant Wjelbik, Mönchshof, Spreeblick, Zum Karasek, and others.
Tickets / Reservation
No festival tickets — reservations at the respective restaurants are recommended. Prices vary by establishment and dish (typically main courses €12–€25).
Getting There
By car via the A 4 Dresden–Görlitz highway, exit Bautzen-Ost or Bautzen-West. By train (IC/EC) to Bautzen Hauptbahnhof, then a 10-minute walk to the city center.
Organizer
City of Bautzen in cooperation with Bautz'ner Senf and the participating restaurants.
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Where it takes place Bautz'ner Senfwochen
Mehrere Gaststätten in Bautzen
Innenstadt Bautzen, 02625 Bautzen