# History of Fidelisbäck bakery in Wangen im Allgäu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/history-of-fidelisbck-bakery-in-wangen-im-allgu
> Updated: 2026-09-07T03:23:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Fidelisbäck bakery in Wangen im Allgäu, located in Baden-Württemberg, is identified as potentially the oldest bakery in Germany. Historical records from city tax books trace the establishment back to 1505, naming Hans Wagener as an owner.

Despite losing documentation during the Thirty Years' War and surviving major fires in 1539 and 1793, the business remains a local landmark. The bakery, which takes its name from former owner Fidel Hasel, is currently operated by former employees who took over in 2020. The establishment continues to use traditional methods, such as baking in a wood-fired oven, and is noted for its ‘Seelen’, a traditional savory Swabian wheat pastry.

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### 2026-09-07: Fidelisbäck in Wangen im Allgäu may be Germany's oldest bakery

Fidelisbäck in Wangen im Allgäu is potentially Germany's oldest bakery, with documented history dating back to 1505 and a tradition of wood-fired baking.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fidelisbck-in-wangen-im-allgu-may-be-germanys-oldest-bakery-1

### 2026-09-04: Fidelisbäck in Wangen im Allgäu may be Germany's oldest bakery

Fidelisbäck in Wangen im Allgäu is considered potentially Germany's oldest bakery, with documented history dating back to 1505. It continues to use traditional wood-fired ovens for its products.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fidelisbck-in-wangen-im-allgu-may-be-germanys-oldest-bakery

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