Tradition since 1880
1880
Foundation „Unter den Linden“
Ladislaus Maximilianus Ziemkiewicz, who learned the art of making fine chocolates in France, founded his factory right in the centre of Berlin in 1880. He opened the first shop for homemade chocolates, confectionery and sweets on Berlin's grand boulevard, "Unter den Linden". Founded over 140 years ago, Sawade is Berlin's oldest praline manufacturer.
Our tradition
Chocolates & Truffles since 1880
1880
Foundation „Unter den Linden“
Ladislaus Maximilianus Ziemkiewicz, who learned the art of making fine chocolates in France, founded his factory right in the centre of Berlin in 1880. He opened the first shop for homemade chocolates, confectionery and sweets on Berlin's grand boulevard, "Unter den Linden". Founded over 140 years ago, Sawade is Berlin's oldest praline manufacturer.
Our tradition
Chocolates & Truffles since 1880
1880
Madame Marie de Savadé
Madame Marie de Savadé, a neighbour of the confectioner and founder, gave her name to the young praline manufactory. Whether the two actually shared a special relationship, as is rumoured, will probably remain a secret forever.
1880
Madame Marie de Savadé
Madame Marie de Savadé, a neighbour of the confectioner and founder, gave her name to the young praline manufactory. Whether the two actually shared a special relationship, as is rumoured, will probably remain a secret forever.
A short time later
Royal supplier to the court
Around the year 1886, the newly founded Sawade manufactory was appointed Royal Court Supplier due to its extraordinary quality, after Prince Georg of Prussia and the Grand Duke of Saxony-Weimar-Eisenach became aware of the exquisite specialities.
A short time later
Royal supplier to the court
Around the year 1886, the newly founded Sawade manufactory was appointed Royal Court Supplier due to its extraordinary quality, after Prince Georg of Prussia and the Grand Duke of Saxony-Weimar-Eisenach became aware of the exquisite specialities.
Until 1950
The high society
The rank Sawade held in upper circles can be seen from old account books. For the years 1938 to 1941, among other things, the following are recorded: The "Large Easter egg with flower decoration" for Princess Johanna of the Netherlands. Candied fruit for Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. And chocolate for Princess Sigismund of Prussia.
Until 1950
The high society
The rank Sawade held in upper circles can be seen from old account books. For the years 1938 to 1941, among other things, the following are recorded: The "Large Easter egg with flower decoration" for Princess Johanna of the Netherlands. Candied fruit for Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia. And chocolate for Princess Sigismund of Prussia.
1970
Chocolate manufacturer Ulrich Spengler
In the 1970s, the accomplished chocolate maker Ulrich Spengler took over the management of the Sawade manufactory and made it famous beyond the borders of Berlin. Under his management, the factory was built in Berlin's Reinickendorf district, where our chocolates and truffles are still made by hand today.
1970
Chocolate
maker Ulrich Spengler
maker Ulrich Spengler
In the 1970s, the accomplished chocolate maker Ulrich Spengler took over the management of the Sawade manufactory and made it famous beyond the borders of Berlin. Under his management, the factory was built in Berlin's Reinickendorf district, where our chocolates and truffles are still made by hand today.
1980
100 years of Sawade
In the anniversary year and beyond, Sawade employed 70 people and produced up to 2,000 kg of chocolates, truffles and chocolate specialities every day. Many specialist shops throughout the Federal Republic carried the high-class delicacies, due to the special quality appreciated by customers, while in Berlin the brand had become an integral part of the cityscape.
1980
100 years of Sawade
In the anniversary year and beyond, Sawade employed 70 people and produced up to 2,000 kg of chocolates, truffles and chocolate specialities every day. Many specialist shops throughout the Federal Republic carried the high-class delicacies, due to the special quality appreciated by customers, while in Berlin the brand had become an integral part of the cityscape.
2013
Melanie & Benno Hübel
"In December 2013, we took over the manufactory out of a passion for traditional praline craftsmanship and for the Sawade brand.
Our wish is to preserve this craft and, above all, to make this wonderful manufactory with its exquisite products known again.
Because what people appreciated and enjoyed back then is still in demand today. Sawade's regional top quality was, is and will remain a pleasure."
2013
Melanie & Benno Hübel
"In December 2013, we took over the manufactory out of a passion for traditional praline craftsmanship and for the Sawade brand.
Our wish is to preserve this craft and, above all, to make this wonderful manufactory with its exquisite products known again.
Because what people appreciated and enjoyed back then is still in demand today. Sawade's regional top quality was, is and will remain a pleasure."
