ORIGINAL VIENNESE LEBKUCHEN
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Vienna's original Lebkuchen, traditionally made with natural, high-quality ingredients, a 40% nut ratio, and pure Austrian honey. Each specialty is crafted with delicate marzipan, fruit, or nuts and finished with a chocolate or snow-topped frosting. A truly magical gift.

Lebkuchen shop re-opens for the season in September 2024

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LEBKUCHEN ARTISANS
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Traditionally crafted with natural, high quality ingredients, 40% nuts ratio and pure Austrian honey. Metzger’s Lebkuchen recipes are based on 300 years of artisanal production, free of eggs, dairy and preservatives. A truly authentic Lebkuchen, from the Austrian royal court.

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LEBKUCHEN HERITAGE
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Over the centuries, the traditions of Metzger Lebkuchen have been shaped by Vienna's taste. Today, we cultivate our tradition to offer an unadulterated Lebkuchen crafted with delicate marzipan, fruit or nuts, with 40% nut ratio and pure Austrian honey.

LEBKUCHEN HERITAGE

Original Viennese Lebkuchen recipes since 1685

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ORIGINAL METZGER LEBKUCHEN
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Metzger & Söhne have been making traditional Lebkuchen 'honey-cake' specialities in Vienna for more than 330 years. Metzger's established Lebkuchen and candle shop in Stephansplatz Vienna brought the Lebkuchen from its founding house in Perchtoldsdorf, directly to the Habsburg court of Empress Maria Theresia.

The unique taste of our delicate marzipan, fruit or nut fillings and deliciously indulgent chocolate has inspired emperors and kings over many centuries. Metzger invites you to try a taste of Viennese opulence this Christmas.

CRAFTING LEBKUCHEN SINCE 1685
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Metzger Lebkuchen is traditionally crafted with original recipes dating back to 1685, and natural ingredients from Austria. Our pure honey dough is lightly seasoned, free of eggs, fat or preservatives.

Metzger Lebkuchen is an Austrian form of gingerbread with a soft and cakey texture, delivering a subtle taste of honey and spice. Each Lebkuchen creation is candied or coated with indulgent chocolate and filled with delicate marzipan or fruit and nut fillings.

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Original Lebkuchen Artisans
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Metzger produces its Lebkuchen according to original recipes and methods. Our Lebkuchen dough matures naturally for up to 6 months, and is baked without any eggs or preservatives.

Our dough is sweetened with pure bee honey from Austria and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves to deliver a subtle gingerbread taste with a soft cookie texture. Each piece is generously filled, coated and topped with fruit, nuts or rich chocolate.

CRAFTMANSHIP

VIENNESE LEBKUCHEN HERITAGE
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The history of gingerbread begins in ancient Egypt and Rome. In Europe, Lebkuchen was rediscovered in a Belgian monastery during the High Middle Ages. In 1685, the foundation stone of Metzger & Söhne was laid in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna as a Lebkuchen factory and wax bleachery. Artful, decorative Lebkuchen pressed into moulds and beeswax candles, as well as Lebkuchen cookies served as provisions for pilgrims.

In 1758, the Metzger Lebkuchen arrived at Stephansplatz in Vienna. Inspired by Viennese flair, Metzger Lebkuchen evolved into new, exquisite creations such as Herrenkuchen 'Gentleman's cake' and various forms of specialities with nut or fruit fillings, thus shaping the history of Viennese Lebkuchen.

Exquisite Lebkuchen Pralines
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The original pralines from Metzger are made today as they were 330 years ago. Layers of soft Lebkuchen filled with delicate marzipan and natural fruit or nut fillings, encased in chocolate. Our pralines range from marzipan mixes: orange, pistachio or hazelnut to fruit jellies and jams: currant or candied orange peel.

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METZGER SPOTLIGHT
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Gregg Wallace
Christmas in Vienna
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The MasterChef presenter embarks on a festive adventure around Europe to learn how the humble market stall has become such a key staple of Christmas, both in Britain and around the world. In Vienna he finds out about Metzger's Lebkuchen and how it has shaped the confectionary story of Vienna and become a staple for the Viennese at Christmas.

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Lebkuchen Tradition
In vienna
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The Metzger name is synonymous with the finest Viennese gingerbread, this brand was even K.u.K. Purveyor to the court: Maria Theresia was in love with “Metzger & Sons”. Founded as a candle and gingerbread manufacturer, the company known today as “Metzger & Söhne” has shaped the creation of Viennese gingerbread for centuries.

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Viennese opulence
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Metzger & Söhne have been making delicious Lebkuchen ‘honey-cake’ specialities in Vienna for a whopping 330 years. Are you ready to taste the flavours of marvellous Viennese opulence this Christmas? Then pop over to Metzger & Söhne to enjoy the sweet flavours of chocolatey goodness and mouth watering marzipan.

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Over the centuries, the traditions of Metzger & Söhne has been shaped by Vienna's taste. Today, we cultivate our tradition to offer something very special: An unadulterated 'original' form of Lebkuchen, made with natural and high quality ingredients to deliver an exquisite taste.

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