Baking competition in Gotha: Who will create the best wreath?

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On October 12, 2025, the baking championship for the best Gotha wreath will take place in Gotha Castle. Participation for hobby bakers!

Am 12. Oktober 2025 findet im Gothaer Schloss die Backmeisterschaft für den besten Gothaer Kranz statt. Teilnahme für Hobbybäcker!
On October 12, 2025, the baking championship for the best Gotha wreath will take place in Gotha Castle. Participation for hobby bakers!

Baking competition in Gotha: Who will create the best wreath?

In less than a week, the city of Gotha will become a paradise for baking lovers. On Sunday, October 12th, the annual baking competition for the most beautiful Gotha wreath will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Friedenstein Wunderkammer, Jüdenstraße 1. This event, organized by the Friedenstein Foundation Gotha, has a long tradition and attracts both amateur bakers and gourmets from the region.

What exactly makes the Gotha wreath so special? This fine cake, which is made of butter cream or Viennese mass, impresses not only with its taste, but also with its attractive decoration. The wreath is often decorated with cherries, chocolate sprinkles or brittle. The recipe was originally patented in 1905 by confectioner Albert Maasberg, but the patent expired in 1935, meaning every baker can now create their own version. The participating hobby bakers give free rein to their creativity - the types of dough can be both classic light and chocolaty.

A feast for the senses

The event promises not only an exciting competition situation, but also a social get-together over a coffee party. The cakes are evaluated by a jury, and the best creations can look forward to prizes. If you would like to lend a hand yourself, you can send an email to wunderkammer@friedenstein-stiftung.de Register or stop by Jüdenstraße 1 and secure your participation. Further information can be found on the Friedenstein Foundation website at stiftung-friedenstein.de.

The event in Gotha is part of a larger trend that celebrates the passion for baking. baeckereihandwerk.de points out that bakery events are becoming increasingly important worldwide. They offer a platform for exchanging knowledge and inspiration. Events like Internorga in Hamburg and iba in Munich encourage bakers to present creative fusions of their craftsmanship. The mix of competitions and baking festivals not only attracts experts, but also visitors who can expand their knowledge in workshops and lectures.

The baking competition in Gotha is a welcome opportunity for everyone who would like to be inspired by the diversity and creativity of the bakery trade. Don't miss out on the delicious results and support the talented amateur bakers as they vie for the title of best Gothaer Kranz. On October 12th, comfortably in the Friedenstein Chamber of Wonders – something is definitely happening!