Germany & DACH Region

German Food Allergy Card

Create a bilingual English-German food allergy card for safe dining in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Dining Safely in Germany with Food Allergies

German cuisine is hearty and wheat-heavy — bread, pretzels, and pasta form the backbone of most meals. Dairy features prominently in sauces and pastries. For travelers with celiac disease or wheat/gluten allergies, Germany poses specific challenges, despite its reputation for food safety and labeling compliance.

German restaurants follow strict EU allergen labeling laws, but staff must be able to communicate this information to you. A German allergy card (Allergiekarte) makes this communication efficient and leaves no room for misunderstanding.

Key Allergen Risks in German Cuisine

Wheat everywhere

Bread, Pretzeln, Schnitzel breading, and pasta are wheat-based staples.

Dairy in sauces

Cream sauces, cheese, and butter are used extensively in German cooking.

Hidden mustard

Mustard is a condiment and ingredient in many German dishes.

Nuts in Christmas baking

Lebkuchen, Stollen, and other traditional baked goods contain hazelnuts and almonds.

How to Create Your German Allergy Card

1

Select your allergens

Wheat, dairy, and eggs are most relevant for German cuisine.

2

Choose English + German

Bilingual card for clear communication in the DACH region.

3

Reference EU 14

Our EU Core 14 preset covers all EU-regulated allergens automatically.

4

Share with your hotel

Email your card to your hotel or restaurant in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say "I have a gluten allergy" in German?
Ich habe eine Glutenallergie. Our cards include this clearly in German.
Are German restaurants good about allergen information?
Germany follows EU allergen disclosure law (EU Regulation 1169/2011), requiring restaurants to provide information on 14 major allergens. German staff are generally well-trained on this. Having your card makes the conversation much faster.

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Build a bilingual allergy card, preview it free, then download a print-ready PDF and a phone-ready PNG. Print at home on card stock or hand the PDF to any print shop.

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