The factory shop and small museum of Halloren Schokoladenfabrik, founded in 1804 and recognised as Germany's oldest continuously operating chocolate factory, selling its full range of pralines and chocolate products.
Halloren Schokoladenfabrik has produced chocolate in Halle since 1804, taking its name from the Halloren, the historic guild of salt workers native to the city, and is widely credited as Germany's oldest chocolate factory still in operation. The factory shop sells the full current product line, most famously the round Halloren-Kugeln pralines available in a wide range of flavours, alongside seasonal and limited-edition boxes not always distributed to supermarkets outside the region. A small attached museum walks through the company's history from its early 19th-century founding through GDR-era production to the present, with historical packaging and equipment on display. The shop's prices are generally comparable to or below what the same products cost in supermarkets elsewhere in Germany, since it sells directly from the production site. Because both the shop and museum sit on the factory grounds rather than in the city centre, a short tram ride from central Halle is required to reach it.
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-16:00 (museum hours may vary) |
|---|---|
| Price | €-€€ |
| Address | Delitzscher Straße 70, 06112 Halle (Saale) |
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Location
Delitzscher Straße 70, 06112 Halle (Saale)
51.5075, 11.9711 View on map
Highlights
- Germany's oldest continuously operating chocolate factory, founded 1804
- Full range of Halloren-Kugeln pralines plus seasonal editions
- Small on-site museum covering the company's 220-year history
- Factory-direct pricing, often below supermarket prices elsewhere
Tips for visiting
- A standard box of Halloren-Kugeln runs roughly €4-8 (~$4.30-$8.65) depending on size and variety.
- The museum has separate, sometimes more limited hours than the shop — check before a dedicated visit.
- A short tram ride from central Halle is needed, since the factory sits outside the immediate old town.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Halloren considered Germany's oldest chocolate factory?
It has produced chocolate in Halle since 1804, and the company is widely recognised as the oldest chocolate factory in Germany still in continuous operation.
Where does the name Halloren come from?
It refers to the Halloren, the historic guild of salt workers native to Halle, whose traditional round hat inspired the shape of the company's signature pralines.