Reber Since 1865: A German Chocolate Tradition

Reber is a German family confectionery with a tradition dating to 1865, best known internationally for its Mozart-Kugeln. Its story connects fine chocolate, preserved family recipes and the enduring café culture of Bad Reichenhall.

More Than 150 Years of Reber Confectionery

Reber traces its confectionery tradition to 1865. The company describes itself as a family business devoted to preserving traditional secret recipes while combining them with carefully selected ingredients and experienced confectionery work.

That history encompasses far more than one chocolate. Reber’s range has included pralines, pastries, Florentines, Baumkuchen and other German and Austrian-style specialties. Yet the product most closely associated with the name is the Mozart-Kugel.

What Is a Reber Mozart-Kugel?

A Reber Mozart-Kugel is a layered chocolate confection inspired by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The classic Reber version combines pistachio marzipan made with almonds and green pistachios with a hazelnut-nougat center. It is then coated in milk chocolate and dark chocolate.

The contrast is the point: fragrant marzipan, soft nutty nougat and two styles of chocolate create several flavors and textures in a single piece. Read our complete guide, What Is a Mozartkugel?, for a closer look at the confection.

Café Reber and Bad Reichenhall

Reber’s identity is also rooted in Bad Reichenhall, a Bavarian spa town near the Austrian border. Café Reber has welcomed confectionery lovers since 1938. The original company building remains home to the café and flagship store.

The historic café combines the atmosphere of a classic Central European coffeehouse with cakes, pastries, handmade chocolates, coffee and Alpine dishes. Its older rooms retain decorative plasterwork, cherry-wood paneling, bentwood chairs and velvet seating—a physical reminder that confectionery traditions live in places as well as recipes.

From a Family Business to an International Name

Reber reports producing about 500,000 Mozart chocolates per day and exporting to more than 50 countries. That scale makes the company a major modern confectionery producer, but Reber continues to present its family recipes and ingredient standards as central to the brand.

The company’s quality guarantee says its products are made without palm oil, artificial colors, artificial flavorings or flavor enhancers, preservatives and genetically modified raw materials. Individual recipes differ, so shoppers should always consult the current package for allergens, alcohol and dietary information.

Why Mozart Appears on the Box

Mozart has become a symbol of Salzburg and the broader region’s cultural heritage. Chocolate makers have long translated that association into giftable confections. Reber extends the musical theme across portrait boxes, hearts, bars and specialties named for Mozart and his wife, Constanze.

The result is both chocolate and souvenir: a compact taste of Central European confectionery culture presented through one of its most recognizable artistic figures.

Ways to Try Reber at European Deli

• Reber Mozart-Kugel Portrait Box offers the classic layered confection in a gift-ready format.
• Reber Genuine Mozart-Kugeln provide an easy introduction to the traditional recipe.
• Reber Constanze Mozart-Kugeln emphasize milk chocolate in a tribute to Constanze Mozart.
• Reber Mozart Hearts turn the musical theme into a distinctive chocolate gift.

Frequently Asked Questions About Reber

Is Reber German or Austrian?

Reber is a German confectionery company based in Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria. Its Mozart-themed chocolates reflect the cultural influence of nearby Salzburg, Austria.

When was Reber founded?

Reber dates its confectionery tradition to 1865.

What is inside a Reber Mozart-Kugel?

The classic recipe combines pistachio marzipan, almonds and hazelnut nougat with milk and dark chocolate. Recipes can contain alcohol and major allergens, so check the current label.

How should Reber chocolates be stored?

Reber recommends a cool, dry storage temperature of approximately 61–64°F (16–18°C).

A Living Confectionery Tradition

Reber’s story is not simply about an old date on a package. It is the continuing connection between family recipes, a historic café, skilled confectionery production and a chocolate that travels around the world. Explore Reber at European Deli and discover why the Mozart-Kugel remains one of Germany’s most recognizable chocolate gifts.