History of herring fishing, anecdotes and matjes: take a look behind the scenes of the fine taste. On this tour, you will learn everything about the history of herring logging and the traditions surrounding the "Original Glückstadt Matjes". What makes this little silverling so special and why does it taste so good here in Glückstadt? For many years, herring logging boats sailed out to sea from Glückstadt. On this tour, you will learn how the fishermen's lives on land and exciting anecdotes. It is Glückstadt's specialty: matjes made according to the original recipe. Herring logging boats once sailed from Glückstadt harbor to catch fish in the North Sea. Freshly caught, slaughtered and salted at sea, the tender fish developed over the decades into a popular and nationally known quality product with its own special touch. Experience the history of herring logging and the associated traditions of the little silverling with our expert city guides. Our entertaining Matjesgang lets you immerse yourself in the past, but not forgotten, world of herring logging.
