1.) It is very important most of this stuff is local. Franzbrötchen are popular in Nothern Germany (Mentioned in Thomas Mann's Buddenbrook). 2.) When I was in W

1.) It is very important most of this stuff is local. Franzbrötchen are popular in Nothern Germany (Mentioned in Thomas Mann's Buddenbrook). 2.) When I was in Warsaw, I figured out Poland has a very similar bread culture. So you can go there and good bread and sweets, too. (for Non - Germans: It is a very popular out of Germany complaining about the lack of good bread)