Success for Zauner apprentice Aaron Windhager at the JuniorSkills 2026

BAD ISCHL / LINZ – There is great joy at the Zauner confectionery over the success of confectionery apprentice Aaron Windhager: At the JuniorSkills competition of the Upper Austrian confectioners on May 20, 2026, the talented young confectioner achieved an excellent 2nd place.

The competition is considered one of the most important platforms for young professionals in the confectionery trade. Under intense time pressure, the 15 participants had to demonstrate their skills in various disciplines – including the artistic design of celebration cakes, chocolates, and marzipan figures. In addition to technical precision, creativity, taste, and presentation were also evaluated.

Aaron Windhager, who completed his apprenticeship at the traditional Zauner confectionery in Bad Ischl, impressed the expert jury with his craftsmanship and passion for the confectionery trade. His ranking places him among the best up-and-coming confectioners in Upper Austria.

„We are very proud of Aaron and his outstanding achievement. His success impressively demonstrates how important dedicated support for young talent and sound training in the skilled trades are,“ says Managing Director Philipp Zauner.

The Zauner confectionery has a long tradition of training young professionals and has been one of the most renowned confectionery businesses in Austria for decades.

With his success at the JuniorSkills, Aaron Windhager sets a strong example for the future of the confectionery trade and confirms once again the high quality of training at Konditorei Zauner.