A Croatian village has reclaimed its place in the record books by creating a line of nearly 9,000 strudels stretching over 3 kilometers. The event took place in the small village of Jaškovo, where organizers used two tons of flour and three tons of apples to assemble the world’s longest strudel line.
Paulina Sapinska, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, confirmed the achievement after careful verification: “I can announce that a total of 8,940 strudels were counted, setting a new Guinness World Record.” The line measured 3,136 meters (1.95 miles) in length.
Located 66 kilometers (41 miles) southwest of Zagreb, Jaškovo had previously broken the record a decade ago with a 1,479-meter strudel line. The title was later taken in 2019 by the Croatian town of Sisak, which created a line over 1,762 meters long with nearly 6,000 strudels—a record that stood until this weekend.
According to regional mayor Martina Furdek Hajdin, “Strudel is a symbol tied to local tradition,” and events like this help promote development in the rural area. The strudels, made using a regional recipe, were arranged in a line by locals and volunteers during Jaškovo’s annual Strudelfest.
Monika Ivis, one of thousands of visitors, praised the effort: “They’ve been working so hard. They taste super.” After the event, the strudels will be donated to institutions, organizations, and people in need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the Croatian villages strudel chain world record designed to be clear and conversational
General Information
Q What is the strudel chain world record
A A village in Croatia broke the record by creating a single unbroken line of strudel pastries that stretched for 3 kilometers
Q Which village in Croatia set this record
A The record was set in the village of Podturen located in the northern region of Meimurje
Q What kind of strudel was it
A It was a traditional Croatian apple strudel known locally as trudla or pita
Q Why did they do this
A The event was organized to promote local tourism celebrate Croatian culinary traditions and bring the community together for a fun unique project
The Record Details
Q What was the previous world record they broke
A The previous record was also for the longest strudel but it was significantly shorter The Podturen strudel more than doubled the previous records length
Q How many people did it take to make it
A It was a massive community effort involving hundreds of local volunteers bakers and villagers working together
Q How long did it take to assemble the 3kilometer chain
A The assembly of the final chain took several hours on the day of the event but the preparation of the dough and filling took place over many days beforehand
Q Who officially verified the world record
A The record was verified and certified by adjudicators from the World Record Academy
Practical Logistical Questions
Q How did they prevent the strudel from breaking or going stale
A The strudel was assembled on a continuous strip of foodsafe material laid out on tables It was made and assembled in sections very quickly to maintain freshness
Q What happened to all the strudel afterwards
A After the record was officially measured and verified the entire strudel was cut up and shared with all the participants and visitors so nothing went to waste
Q Was the entire 3 km cooked
A No
