Our story
How it all began
Manufacturing production for centuries
After centuries, traditional Carlsbad wafers have been a symbol of the world famous Carlsbad spas. Throughout the history of Carlsbad, their crispy lightness, distinctive taste, and lovely aroma have seduced many notable historical personalities such as Russian Tsar Peter the Great, W. A. Mozart, and the famous German poets J. W. Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.
1770
Wafers with a diameter of 13 cm with the addition of hot spring healing water.
1788
The first written mention of Karlovy Vary wafers in a guide to Karlovy Vary. It testifies to the fact that some townswomen offered this delicacy to spa guests with tea.
1810
Anna Grasmucková runs the first well-known wafer production plant at the U Zlatého štít hotel.
1867
The creation of the first real waffle maker under the management of Barbara Bayerová.
1899
The Karl Bayer company exports wafers to a number of European countries and becomes the imperial court supplier for the Viennese court.
1900
Gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris
1904
The popularity of Karlovy Vary wafers is increasing, the number of wafer shops in Karlovy Vary has increased to 22.
1916
Ban on the industrial production of wafers, due to the ban on the use of wheat flour, butter and sugar.
1920
Around this year, the famous name of Karlovy Vary wafers is revived by Karl Bayer's son, Karl Jr., and the production of this delicacy continues.
1949
The nationalization of wafer manufacturers' establishments in the entire region and the creation of the "national enterprise Karlovarská oplatkárny".
1974
The national company Karlovy Vary wafers gets a new name "Kolonáda".
1989
The Orion company, the Karlovy Vary branch of the Kolonáda company, is ending production.
1990
The family company Otto Malý – Bodam continues the tradition of producing Karlovy Vary wafer.
2008
Renaming the company to Karlovarské oplatky s.r.o. The company becomes the sole owner of the "Karslbader Oblaten" trademark.
2015
The family tradition continues under the leadership of Otto Malé's daughter Barbora.
2023
Wafers made with love, they are the most popular spa wafers due to their quality.
