Move over bratwurst — there’s a new sausage sensation stealing hearts in Germany.

The cobblestone streets of Regensburg recently played host to a furry spectacle so delightfully absurd, it could only involve hundreds of dachshunds waddling in unison. This charming medieval town, already a UNESCO gem, has now etched its name into the Guinness World Records — thanks to a parade of wiener dogs that proved joy comes on four legs.

The Regensburg Dackelmuseum, a shrine to all things dachshund boasting over 4,500 quirky artifacts, staged a march that trotted into the record books. While organizers initially counted 1,175 pups, Guinness officially confirmed 897 sausage-shaped attendees — still enough to claim the title of Largest Dachshund Walk. The event transformed the town into a sea of wagging tails and giggles as owners dressed in lederhosen and dachshund-themed outfits waved banners and belted tunes alongside a marching band.

People walk the dogs during the record-holding parade. Photo by Guinness World Record

“The dachshund isn’t political,” Seppi Küblbeck, founder of the Dackelmuseum, told local paper, Süddeutsche Zeitung. Küblbeck, who co-created the museum with Oliver Storz, dreamed up the parade to spread cheer during challenging times. His vision paid off: the pups, hailing from 19 European countries and beyond, strutted past the museum, crossed a historic bridge, and paraded through streets lined with cheering crowds.

For the dachshund, all people are equal — regardless of skin color or where they come from.” Küblbeck said.

The museum’s Instagram post captured the euphoria: “It’s official as of today… The Regensburg Dackelmuseum has been recognized through the GUINNESS Book of Records as the entry for the largest dachshund PARADE!!!!!!!!! Woohoo.” Not to be outdone, a colossal float shaped like a black dachshund in lederhosen stole the show — settling the age-old debate of how a dog might wear pants.

A couple enjoy the parade with their pets. Photo by Guinness World Record

Dachshunds, bred in Germany more than 300 years ago to hunt badgers, hold a special place in Bavarian culture. Their legacy even includes Waldi, the dachshund mascot of the 1972 Munich Olympics. But on this day, the spotlight belonged to Regensburg’s real-life pack. Police estimated tens of thousands of spectators clapped as the pups trotted by, some pausing to sniff the competition or wag approval at the marching band.

As the parade wrapped up, the town square buzzed with laughter and barks. “These dogs bring people together,” Küblbeck said. And really, who could argue? After all, when life feels heavy, sometimes all you need is a herd of lowriders in lederhosen to remind you that joy is universal — especially if it’s shaped like a sausage.

Sources: People | Guinness World Records