The Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker stands like no other for fine petit fours and exquisite näschenisen, above all the popular round punch cratch. As early as 2017, the experienced chocolatiers from Gerstner developed the punch crowpferl chocolate – inspired by the classic punch crown – and thus hit the taste of many chocolate lovers: inside.
“Gerstner does not stand for fast -moving trends, but for the best taste, the highest quality and tradition, combined with creativity and innovation. The punch crown chocolate is also not a new product, but a proven treasure from our court sugar bakery. We developed the punch crowpower for on the go, a practical variant for at home and as a souvenir, which is highly valued by Viennese: inside and guests from all over the world, ”says Herbert Fuchs, Managing Director Gourmet.
Punschkrackferl, Germ dumplings & Co.
The Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker offers a large selection of particularly high -quality chocolates with a strong connection to the Viennese tradition. In addition to the punch crowded chocolate, there is, for example, germ dumplings chocolate with poppy seeds and powidl, waffle chocolate or the factor cake chocolate with a factual mass and fine apricot jam. A special highlight is also the Poldi chocolate, which was created as a tribute to the Wal Poldi, which for a long time decorated the inn Zum Walfisch in the Vienna Prater and is now enthusiastic as a popular attraction in the Wien Museum.
The white Sisi chocolate with candied violets also has a historical background: Empress Elisabeth often visited Gerstner to buy her loved ones candied violet, which have been called Sisi Veilchen since then.
To honor Johann Strauss’s 200th birthday, the Strauss chocolate, a dark chocolate with marzipan, is available this year.
All chocolates are made from the finest ingredients and are handled in the perfection known for Gerstner.
The chocolates can be bought directly from the Gerstner K. and K. Hofzuckerbäcker in the Palais Todesco at Kärntnerstraße 51 or on the Gerstner web shop www.gerstner.at be ordered.
Gerstner was founded by Anton Gerstner in 1847. As K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Gerstner achieved world call with his artistic cakes and chocolates. Since then, the traditional brand of Gerstner has offered exclusive enjoyment in perfection and Viennese catering tradition of more than 175 years. Guests from all over the world are spoiled in unique atmosphere in the magnificent Palais Todesco on Wiener Kärntner Straße, the headquarters of Gerstner K. and K. Hofzuckerbäcker, with shop, bar, bar, café-restaurant and the Salons Privés for events. Known as a caterer of the opera ball, Gerstner is represented in the most famous houses in Vienna, for example in the Vienna State Opera or the Vienna Music Association and also at trade fairs and congresses at the Vienna trade fair. Since 2021, Gerstner has been part of GMS Gourmet GmbH, which is a subsidiary of Vivatis Holding AG.
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