Trdelnik
The spiral chimney cake sold on every Prague corner - sweet dough wound on a spit, grilled, and rolled in sugar and cinnamon or nuts.
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The trdelnik is the spiral chimney cake sold hot from stalls on every tourist corner in Prague: a ribbon of sweet dough wound around a spit, grilled over coals until golden, then rolled in sugar, cinnamon and often nuts, and sometimes filled with cream or chocolate. Warm and sweet, it is a beloved street snack, though its true origins are debated.
What you actually see
- The chimney cake - the golden spiral of dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.
- The spit grilling - the dough wound on a spit and grilled over coals.
- Filled versions - the ones filled with cream, chocolate or ice cream.
- The street stalls - the stands on Prague's tourist streets.
When to go
Year-round; a warm street snack any time, and especially good in the cold. Stalls are found on the tourist streets of Prague and other Czech towns.
Honest expectations
Despite being marketed as an ancient Czech tradition, its local roots are actually debated and it is largely a modern tourist treat. It is sweet, filling and a bit of fun rather than a refined pastry. The ice-cream-filled versions are very sweet.
Nearby
Stalls line the tourist streets of central Prague and the other Czech tourist towns.
What to pack for Trdelnik
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
