Mozartkugel

The story of Mozartkugel began in 1890 when the confectioner Paul Fürst decided to commemorate Wolfgang Mozart, also a Salzburg native, by creating a praline in his honor. He started with a pistachio-flavored marzipan ball which was coated in nougat and finished off with a layer of bitter dark chocolate.

The process was done with the help of a stick, which resulted in a tiny hole in the middle that was additionally filled with chocolate. The creation became an instant success, and since Fürst did not patent the praline, many similar products appeared on the market, including the perfectly round Mirabell version.

In 1995 it was decided that only Fürst’s creation, which is sold wrapped in silver foil, may be labeled as the Original Salzburger Mozartkugel. The confectionery remains a favorite Salzburg souvenir that embodies history, culture, and the renowned Salzburg craft.