I think you are the only person I know that travels more than me.
That chicken schnitzel thing looks like a chicken fried steak. Did it taste like one? I haven't had proper German food since I was a kid. My dad was in the military and we lived there for 3 years. I can't really remember much other than these delicious Bratwurst on a Broetchen with sauerkraut that I ate every chance I could get.
The bread has this taste that I remember but I haven't had since then. I could just be having false memories though. Who knows.
I don't really travel much. I am just on a long trip right now. The Schnitzel is probably precisely what you describe and I agree with you about Bratwurst and craut. Awesome stuff with a nice strong mustard!