Watching Bakers at Work: Live Baumkuchen Baking in Bad Ischl

At the live Baumkuchen baking event by Bäckerei Nahmer at the Auböckplatz in Bad Ischl, you can experience up close how this exquisite specialty is created layer by layer on a rotating spit. This traditional craft takes place as part of the annual Kaiserbummel. The Baumkuchen is a delicate pastry made from a light sponge batter, applied in layers onto a rotating spit and baked over an open flame. When sliced, the baked layers form rings reminiscent of the annual growth rings of a tree. Due to the elaborate handcraft involved, it is also known as the "King of Cakes." Please note that all information regarding the program of the "Kaisertage" is subject to change.