The Croatian village of Jaškovo has reclaimed a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s longest line of strudels, stretching 3,136 metres and comprising 8,940 pastries.
The feat was achieved during the village’s annual Strudelfest, with organisers reporting that two tonnes of flour and three tonnes of apples were used. Locals and volunteers prepared the strudels according to a traditional regional recipe before laying them in a continuous line through the village.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Paulina Sapinska confirmed the achievement after what she described as “very rigorous verification and counting”. The new record surpasses the previous mark of 1,762 metres, set in 2019 by the Croatian town of Sisak with nearly 6,000 strudels.
Jaškovo, located 66km south-west of Zagreb, had previously held the title in 2015 with a 1,479-metre line. The pastries from this year’s event will be donated to institutions, organisations and individuals in need.
Several thousand visitors attended the festival, which celebrates the area’s culinary heritage. “They’ve been working so hard,” said attendee Monika Ivis. “They taste super.”
Regional mayor Martina Furdek Hajdin said the strudel was a symbol of local tradition and that such events contributed to the development of the rural region.
The record attempt required meticulous planning, with teams working to ensure the pastries met Guinness World Records’ criteria. The strudels were measured in sections before the total length was confirmed.
The event not only restored Jaškovo’s place in the record books but also drew attention to the village’s cultural identity and its role in promoting regional tourism. Organisers said the success reflected the community’s dedication and the enduring popularity of the strudel in Croatian cuisine.
The record is now officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
