A few years ago, the last shop of the former imperial and royal supplier closed. Court supplier Metzger & Söhne on Stephansplatz in Vienna closed. All gingerbread varieties are made with organic honey and without preservatives. The filled gingerbread chocolates are especially nice to give as a gift.
The Viennese Lebkuchen may be less well-known than its Nuremberg counterpart, but it has a very eventful history. Founded as a candle and gingerbread manufacturer, the company now known as "Metzger & Söhne" shaped the emergence of the Viennese Lebkuchen for centuries.
Lebkuchenis especially important in thepre-Christmas seasona must! Never else in the year do thebiscuitsmade of honey and spices taste better than now. That's what Lukas Linsbichler thought, too, who runs thetraditional business"Metzger & Söhne" - and is moving closer to the customers again this year. After a very long time, the business of the former imperial and royal supplier was closed in 2013. Court supplier onStephansplatzafter a very long time, the original "WienerLebkuchenThis year, the original "Wiener" is back in the city centre.
This name is synonymous with the finest Viennese Lebkuchen, this brand was once even a purveyor to the imperial and royal courts. Even Maria Theresa loved "Metzger & Söhne". A tradition returns: The Viennese Lebkuchen may be less well-known than its Nuremberg counterpart, but it has a very eventful history. Founded as a candle and gingerbread manufacturer, the company now known as "Metzger & Söhne" shaped the emergence of the Viennese Lebkuchen for centuries.
Gingerbread is a must , especially in the run-up to Christmas! The biscuits made from honey and spices never taste better than now. That's what Lukas Linsbichler, who runs the traditional "Metzger & Söhne" company, thought - and this year is getting closer to the customers. After the business of the former imperial court supplier on Stephansplatz disappeared in 2013 after a very long time , the original "Wiener Lebkuchen " is back in the city this year.
