Pulsnitz gingerbread has become increasingly expensive over the past two years due to the energy crisis and inflation. In the meantime, drastically increased chocolate costs are the reason why buyers of the traditional product have to dig deeper into their wallets.
The price of cocoa has almost tripled compared to 2023, says Peter Kotzsch, master of the Pulsnitz Pfefferküchler guild. Despite higher prices, he has not yet noticed any decline in business at his own company. "It's going well."
Kotzsch and his colleagues are expecting a rush of visitors eager to buy at the 20th Pulsnitz gingerbread market this weekend (November 1 to 3). Seven of the eight gingerbread bakeries and the local gingerbread factory will be offering their products in the center of the small town. In previous years, it is estimated that a total of around 80,000 people came to the three days of the market.
"We think it's sensational that the event is so well received," says Kotzsch. However, the market, which was first held in 2003, is not a sure-fire success. "We're not resting on our laurels and are certainly promoting it." This year, actor and cabaret artist Tom Pauls is helping out as patron.
