Chocolate shop Wöss

the chocolate shop run by kurt and karina woss in puhret in the mill district: handmade chocolate art with a regional flavour

When you enter the small manufactory of the chocolate shop run by Kurt and his daughter Karina Wöss, one thing is immediately clear: it smells of sweets! The familiar, warm smell of honey and chocolate takes you back to Grandma's kitchen. If you linger a little longer in the manufactory, you not only get to see extraordinary pralines and chocolates, but also experience a unique joy: the joy of the art of creating special treats from simple ingredients. Because behind every piece is pride, dedication and the endeavour to give people a little moment of pleasure.

The chocolate shop is located in the Danube region, more precisely in Pühret near Neustift, where handmade chocolate creations that are renowned for their quality and creativity have been produced since 2016. The centrepiece of the business is the handmade chocolate products in numerous variations. Kurt and Karina are particularly proud of their liqueur chocolates, which were originally created for the monastery in Engelhartszell. In addition to the liqueur chocolates, the chocolate shop offers a wide range of nougat and fruit pralines as well as seasonal specialities.

Karina and Kurt have been running the chocolate shop as a joint family business since the beginning of 2023. Kurt Wöss, whose passion began over 20 years ago, has made it his mission to produce exceptional pralines and chocolates. What once began as a small experiment in the home bakery developed into a true vocation. "You need time and peace and quiet to work with chocolate," says Kurt with a palpable dedication to his profession. With Karina, the company gained a breath of fresh air and creative ideas. Originally working in the metal trade, she also found her calling in the chocolate shop - her interest in creative work and customer contact is what fulfils her.

The close connection to the region is reflected in the use of regional ingredients: Spruce needles from the surrounding forests for the forest chocolate - which won the Upper Austrian Craftsmanship Award - honey from local beekeepers and fruit from local farmers. "We make sure that everything comes from the region," emphasises Kurt. The Wöss family's personal homage to the region is particularly evident in the specially created element chocolates, which symbolise the elements of earth, fire, water and air.

The chocolate shop is located along the Donausteig, which makes a visit during a hike perfect. One highlight is definitely the chocolate fountain, which delights young and old visitors alike. Kurt fondly remembers all the reactions when you see the chocolate fountain for the first time: "The eyes light up not only in the children, but also in the adults. Sometimes I wonder who enjoys it more!" These little moments make Kurt and Karina Wöss' chocolate shop a place that goes far beyond mere enjoyment.