Bäckerei Adl

Bäckerei Adl is a traditional German bakery located at Stadtplatz 39 in Kemnath, in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. It is one of the oldest bakeries in Germany, having been established in 1573, and some media have described it as the oldest bakery in Germany still in family ownership. The bakery has been run by the Krauß family, with the main building (Stammhaus) in the family's possession since 1392. The name "Adl" derives from an ancestor named Adam Krauß. The bakery operates its main shop on the town square in Kemnath, along with branches in Kastl and inside a Rewe supermarket in Kemnath. It offers a wide range of breads, cakes, coffee, and party/grill platters, using regional ingredients such as wheat and rye flour from Schuster Mühle in Eisersdorf, organic spelt flour from farmer Dötterl in Erdenweis, eggs from Hühnerhof Bockisch in Trevesen, and meat products from local butchers. A notable specialty is the Nusszopf (nut braid), a 4.5 kg, approximately 70 cm long pastry that has been featured on radio and television and can be shipped. In 2023, the business made headlines when a possible closure was first discussed. The bakery remains active as of the latest available information, continuing its long tradition of craftsmanship and regional sourcing.

The Bäckerei Adl was established in 1573, making it one of the oldest bakeries in Germany. The main building (Stammhaus) has been in the possession of the Krauß family since 1392. The name "Adl" is derived from an ancestor of the Krauß family named Adam. In 1844, a master baker Krauß from Kemnath was mentioned in the Bayreuther Zeitung. In 1880 and 1886, master baker Josef Krauß led the bakery. The apostolic nuncio in Germany, Aloysius Muench, was the son of a baker's daughter Krauß and later became an honorary citizen of Kemnath. In 2023, the business made headlines when a possible closure was first discussed. As of 2026, the second-oldest bakery in Germany, Bäckerei Breithaupt in Darmstadt (founded 1591, family-run for 15 generations), is closing, highlighting the challenges faced by traditional bakeries.

• 2023

  Possible closure first discussed, making headlines.

• 1886

  Master baker Josef Krauß continues to lead the bakery.

• 1880

  Master baker Josef Krauß leads the bakery.

• 1844

  Master baker Krauß from Kemnath mentioned in the Bayreuther Zeitung.

• 1573

  Bäckerei Adl is established.

• Krauß family acquires the main building (Stammhaus) in Kemnath.

Traditional family bakery emphasizing quality, regional ingredients, and long heritage.

• Nusszopf

  A 4.5 kg, approximately 70 cm long nut braid, available with or without sugar glaze, featured on radio and television, and can be shipped.

• Bread assortment

  Various breads made with regional flours.

• Cakes

  A variety of cakes.

• Coffee

  Coffee variations.

• Party and grill platters

  Platters for parties and grilling.

1. 1Bäckerei Adl official websitebaeckereikrauss.de
2. 2Bäckerei Adl - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Bäckerei Adl - Wikidatawikidata.org