Quedlinburg: Mustard Tasting Tour with Factory Visit

Summary

Try fresh mustard in Quedlinburg’s old stables with a guide

You’ll step into Quedlinburg’s historic stables, crush real mustard seeds with your hands, taste at least three fresh varieties (including some you’ve probably never tried), and chat with locals who know their craft inside out. It’s a tour you’ll remember whenever you open a new jar back home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the smell — sharp, almost grassy, drifting out from the old Dippe horse stable before we even stepped inside. Our guide, Herr Fischer, waved us in with a mustard-yellow apron and a grin. He started talking about how this place used to echo with hooves instead of laughter. I tried to picture it but got distracted by the rows of little jars lined up like soldiers on the wooden tables.

We learned that mustard isn’t just for sausages (though honestly, it’s great on those). Herr Fischer let us crush some seeds between our fingers — yellow ones felt smooth and mild, but the brown ones left this peppery tingle on my tongue. He joked that people used to use mustard as medicine for colds. I’m not sure if he was serious or just trying to get us to eat more samples. Either way, I went back for seconds.

Tasting was my favorite part of the day trip in Quedlinburg. There was this one blend with herbs that reminded me of spring fields after rain — maybe too poetic but that’s how it hit me. My partner tried to pronounce “Senf” properly; Frau Li behind the counter laughed and corrected him gently (he’ll never live that down). The whole group ended up swapping stories about weird foods we’d tried while traveling.

Afterwards, we could buy whatever we liked right there in the factory shop — I grabbed a jar for my dad who puts mustard on everything. The tour wasn’t fancy or rushed; just honest work and good flavors in a place where you could still feel the history under your feet. Sometimes I catch that same spicy scent at home now and remember how simple it felt to just sit around tasting things together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Mustard Factory Tour and Tasting

• Introduction to mustard factory history
• Learn about mustard as seasoning and remedy
• Visit the manufactory
• Taste various mustards
• Factory sales of mustard products

Top questions

Is the Quedlinburg mustard tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How many types of mustard can I taste during the tour?

You can try at least three types of mustard during your visit.

Are children allowed on the Quedlinburg mustard factory tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join in prams or strollers.

When does the guided mustard tasting take place?

The tour runs three times a week: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:00.

Is there a shop where I can buy products after the tour?

Yes, there is factory sales of mustard, chili paste, and herb salt after the tour.

Can people with mustard allergies join this activity?

No, it is not recommended for those with mustard allergies.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the visit.

Is public transportation available near the factory?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided introduction to Quedlinburg’s historic mustard factory inside former stables, hands-on tasting of at least three fresh mustards (with expert tips from locals), access to toilet facilities throughout your stay, and time to browse or purchase products directly from their small factory shop before heading out again.