Westphalia, the Land of Ham | Objectives of our association

Westphalia is a region that is home to numerous culinary specialities. The Westphalian Five - Schinken (ham), Mettwurst (soft smoked sausage), Pumpernickel (a dark rye bread), Stuten (a sweet white bread) and Korn (corn schnapps) - stand for traditional products that still exist today. Whether by bike, horse, car or Shank's pony, there are countless opportunities for visitors to experience the diversity of the region during a trip through Westphalia, the Land of Ham, and enjoy its culinary pleasures. The Schutzgemeinschaft Westfälische Schinken- und Wurstspezialitäten e. V. warmly invites you to do this.


Our seal for regional hand-made produce The origins of this great flavour and experience Production with a long tradition Production Time and a love of delicacy Selected products handled with care Objectives of our association	Welcome to Westphalia, the Land of Ham and Germany's traditional gourmet region. Objectives of our association The Schutzgemeinschaft Westfälische Schinken- und Wurstspezialitäten e. V. has set down the following objectives in its articles of association: protection and maintenance of Westphalian indications of geographical origin for ham and sausages, in particular organising trade mark protection of such indications of origin relating to Westphalia; ensuring and promoting the quality of Westphalian ham and sausage products; promoting the sale of produce from Westphalia, in particular ham and sausage goods.	Westphalia, Land of Ham