Maison Fortwenger, more than 250 years of experience
Loving good gingerbread and enjoying sharing it has been a Risch family affair for three generations. In 1768, the young Charles Fortwenger, a master baker, opened a workshop making tasty gingerbread in Gertwiller. Two centuries later, Fortwenger's famous gingerbread is still made with respect for the traditions of its founder: quality ingredients, a little pinch of greed....and a large measure of expertise!
Preparation of the mother dough, shaping of the various pieces, baking, and hand decoration with coloured sugar: these are the skills that require a lightness of touch and a love of the craft.
Today, you can visit our « Palais du pain d’épices » and our 7 shops located in : Gertwiller, Roppenheim, Strasbourg Austerlitz, Strasbourg Cathédrale, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Colmar.
