Original Crottendorfer Räucherkerzen Christmas Frankincense

Original Crottendorfer Räucherkerzen are traditional incense cones produced in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region of Saxony, Germany. The brand was founded in 1936 by Freya Graupner, who began making the cones by hand in a small kitchen. These incense cones are a staple of German Christmas traditions, often used in wooden 'smoking men' (Räuchermänner) to release festive scents.

The company remains true to its roots, maintaining production at its site in Crottendorf. It is currently owned and operated by the Crottendorfer Räucherkerzen GmbH, which continues to use natural ingredients like charcoal, resins, and essential oils to create their signature scents. The brand represents a piece of East German artisanal history that has successfully expanded into international markets while remaining a family-connected enterprise.