This is a guide to selected sources on the culture and cuisine of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. It may be useful for LG308: Food Culture in German-Speaking Countries.

Volunteers serve cheese fondue in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. On the occasion of the Swiss national holiday a giant cheese fondue was served on the bridge of Mont Blanc, where approximately 4,000 people enjoyed this traditional Swiss meal. (AP Photo/Keystone, Salvatore Di Nolfi)