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Interactive Chocolate Tour at the Lindt Home of Chocolate

• Interactive chocolate tour with professional guide
• Fascinating insights into the production process
• 9.3 meter (30.5 ft) high chocolate fountain
• Chocolate tasting

Where does chocolate come from and how has it conquered the world in the course of 4,000 years? How is chocolate produced in an ultra-modern chocolate factory? On a private guided tour through the spectacular Lindt Home of Chocolate, an experienced guide reveals all kinds of fascinating facts about the history and manufacture of this popular cocoa product. Participants also have the opportunity to take a look at the automated experimental plants and afterwards – of course – to sample the products to their heart´s content.

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LINDT HOME OF CHOCOLATE

Schokoladenplatz 1 8802 Kilchberg Switzerland

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At the Lindt Home of Chocolate, visitors discover many fascinating facts about humankind’s favorite treat and are given the chance to create their own chocolate together with a real Lindt Master Chocolatier. During the interactive chocolate tour, you can journey back to the origins of chocolate and find out how cocoa conquered Europe.

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An interactive journey of discovery.

In our museum, you can journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who made our lives sweeter with their inventions. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

«CHOCO-DELUXE»

On this 90-minute guided tour, you will gain further insights into the world of cocoa and the production of chocolate. We will show you how the cult drink of the Mayans became a luxury drink in Europe, and ultimately chocolate for ordinary people everywhere. In addition to the tasting stations in the exhibition and the finest pralines to sample with our Lindt Master Chocolatiers, we also offer you the exclusive opportunity to taste ingredients and preliminary products of chocolate production. Dive into the world of chocolate.

Make your own precious chocolate bars

In diesem Kurs giessen Sie Ihre eigene Schokoladentafel und verzieren sie genauso, wie es Ihnen schmeckt. Dabei entscheiden Sie selber, ob Sie helle Milchschokolade oder dunkle Surfin-Schokolade wählen. Während die Tafeln auskühlen, werden Sie von einem unserer Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers durch ein Schokoladen-Tasting geführt.

Make chocolate lollipops and figures yourself

In this course, you will create small chocolate treats that you can take home with you. First, you and your group will be immersed in the world of chocolate with an exciting introduction.

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Technical revision at the Lindt Home of Chocolate

Due to a planned technical revision that takes place twice a year, the Lindt Home of Chocolate will be closed as follows:

May 7: all day May 8: until 12h00

from 12 to 19h00 all areas are open again.

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7 Great Chocolate Shops in Zurich, Switzerland

C hocolate is synonymous with Switzerland. If you visit Zurich, your friends and family are sure to ask you if you had any chocolate (and they’re likely to expect you to have brought some back). I visited various chocolate shops in Zurich to find the best ones, including everything from budget options to high-end artisanal chocolate shops.

The Best Chocolate in Zurich

Since 1845, Lindt has been one of the most famous names in Swiss chocolate. There are dozens of Lindt chocolate shops all over the world. The international conglomerate also owns the famed San Francisco chocolate brand Ghirardelli and Russell Stover.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate factory & museum is located just a short distance from the Zurich city center in nearby Kilchberg, making it one of the most popular activities in the city. Book Lindt Home of Chocolate tickets & tours here

If you can’t make it out to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, their shop in central Zurich introduces you to a world of chocolate up a waterfall (chocolatefall?) staircase.

The Zurich airport also has a Lindt shop for last-minute shoppers. Or if you forget, there’s a good chance you can buy some Lindt locally & just tell people you bought it in Switzerland . I won’t tell anyone your secret.

Lindt pick-and-mix bags of chocolate are the cheapest option for bringing gifts back home if you’re on a budget or for people who won’t know or care if you’re giving them the absolute best chocolate. But there’s no such thing as bad chocolate (except for Hershey’s).

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 89, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map ) Website

Confiserie Sprüngli

Confiserie Sprüngli is actually related to Lindt, though it has been a separate company since 1892. The original company was founded by David Sprüngli and his son Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann in 1836. Following the 1892 retirement of Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann, he split his business between his two sons, with one getting the chocolate factory that would later become Lindt following an acquisition and the other getting two confectionery stores that would become Confiserie Sprüngli.

Confiserie Sprüngli is perhaps the most popular Zurich chocolate shop, boasting several locations with a wide array of chocolates, cakes, and other desserts. There is also an airport location.

The location I visited was the main store & took up a massive ground floor that included a shop and a cafe, both of which were packed with chocolate-happy customers.

The shop has separate counters for each type of item, including Grand Cru chocolates, chocolate slabs, macarons, truffles, pralines, and more.

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map ) Website

Max Chocolatier

While there are Zurich chocolate makers that are known worldwide & have large factories, there are also a few artisanal chocolate shops in the city that cater to true connoisseurs.

Max Chocolatier is located on a quiet side street in the Lindenhof quarter of Zurich’s Altstadt (old town). Their handmade, handpainted chocolates are all organic, with no palm oil or other additives. The Lucerne-based business was founded by Patrik König & is lovingly named after his son Max.

When I visited the shop, the staff member not only took the time to explain the shop’s ethos but also the various unique flavors they were offering that day, such as the green tea, which had just a fresh hint of the flavor so as not to overpower the exquisite chocolate.

He brought up the good point that with this high-quality chocolate, just a small piece can be satisfying. So, while you might spend more based on weight, quality will win out over quantity. I was able to convince myself that this is also healthier, which is actually true. It’s better to have one piece of high-quality chocolate than several pieces that include low-quality additives.

If you’re seeking the absolute best chocolate in Zurich, head to Max Chocolatier.

Address: Schlüsselgasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map ) Website

Confiserie Teuscher

Confiserie Teuscher is another well-known chain with multiple chocolate shops in Zurich.

The shop goes all-out for each seasonal holiday. When I visited, Easter was the following weekend, so the shop was filled with easter chocolates and lots of flowers.

Teuscher shops sell various flavored chocolate bars and lots of truffles. Their specialty pieces include champagne or liqueurs.

Address: Storchengasse 9, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map )

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 46, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map )

Dieter Meier Oro de Cacao

The pink marble/stone floored Dieter Meier Oro de Cacao is another specialty chocolate shop in Zurich’s old town. Their products are not cheap, but with fair trade, single-origin chocolates & handmade pieces that take three days to make, it’s easy to understand why.

Individual pieces have inventive flavors. They also use unique patented cold extraction to showcase the unique notes of chocolates from all over the world, such as fruity Peruvian chocolate, berry-like Dominican chocolate, and the nutty, caramelly flavors of chocolate from Ghana.

The shop also sells hot chocolate, which is excellent for cold Zurich days.

Oro De Cacao was founded by Dieter Meier, the frontman for the musical group Yello. While you might not have heard of the band, you’ve certainly heard their most famous song, which is perfect for thinking about delicious chocolate.

Note: As of February 2024, the shop is listed as closed, but the website is still active with products for sale, & their chocolates are also available at Globus Delicatessa & Coop City.

Address: Münsterhof 4, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map ) Website

Founded in 1962, Läderach is a Swiss chocolatier that bridges between traditional chocolates & modern concoctions.

Their Zurich chocolate shops include everything from cheaper pick-and-mix bags with less fancy chocolate & slabs to pralines & Grand Cru selections.

They also have unique creations, such as mini-mousses, that are not to be missed.

If you can’t make it to Zurich, there are over 100 Läderach stores worldwide.

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 106, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map )

Address: Goethestrasse 24, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map ) Website

Vanini Swiss Chocolate

Founded in 1871, Vanini Swiss Chocolate specializes in chocolate-adjacent snacks & desserts. For example, their shop sells gelato, which looks wonderful for a summer day. They also serve crepes & pancakes topped with sweets.

I especially enjoyed the Gemme Mit Kirsch, a cake soaked in cherry liqueur and covered in milk chocolate.

The chocolate shop also serves traditional chocolates & slabs.

Address: Limmatquai 74, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland ( map )

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LINDT HOME OF CHOCOLATE

Schokoladenplatz 1 8802 Kilchberg Switzerland

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Welcome to Switzerland’s new chocolate museum

Experience the interactive world of chocolate for young and old. Visit our Lindt Home of Chocolate, where the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop (500 m 2 ) and the spectacular Lindt chocolate fountain are waiting for you, as well as an interactive chocolate tour all about the Swiss cultural heritage of chocolate. Dive into the world of chocolate and experience something really special. Whether you come alone, with your family and friends, or with colleagues, we look forward to your visit.

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Discover the magical Lindt Home of Chocolate

Chocolate has been produced at the Kilchberg factory since 1899. And now an interactive chocolate world was built next to these historic buildings . In this video, you can get a sweet little taster and see how our spectacular chocolate fountain was created, as if by magic...

An interactive journey of discovery

In our museum, you can journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who made our lives sweeter with their inventions. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

Make chocolate yourself

Create the finest chocolate together with a real LINDT Master Chocolatier and learn all about our favorite treat. Be inspired by our wide range of courses for groups and individuals.

The biggest chocolate shop in the world

In our Lindt Chocolate Shop, spread over more than 500 m 2 , you will find the best chocolates, pralines and a whole range of other delicious treats. Design your own personal praline packaging and have a LINDT Master Chocolatier create a chocolate bar exactly to your wishes.

A highlight for chocolate lovers

Our chocolate fountain is over nine meters tall, with 1,500 kg of chocolate flowing through it. Experience this highlight with your own eyes.

Let us spoil you

It’s not only your sweetest dreams that come true at the Lindt Home of Chocolate. We also offer some delicious savory meals and snacks in the café, and really put the emphasis on quality. We look forward to spoiling you.

Space for your event

Planning a birthday, company event, a drinks reception or another special occasion? You’ll find the perfect location here. For example, our CHOCOLATERIA or the lounge with space for up to 60 people, and the auditorium, which can accommodate up to 100 people.

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Switzerland’s ultimate chocolate attraction

The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a state-of-the-art experience for chocolate lovers. The building, designed by celebrated architects Christ & Gantenbein, houses an interactive chocolate world that will delight young and old alike. With a more than nine meter high chocolate fountain, a multimedia museum, a café, chocolate courses and the biggest Lindt chocolate shop in the world, the Lindt Home of Chocolate is an exciting chocolate experience for the whole family.

Whether you’re visiting alone, with friends and family or as part of a school trip or company event, here you can experience chocolate with all of your senses in a new and entertaining way. And your sense of taste will certainly be enjoying the lion’s share of that! At the Lindt Home of Chocolate you can sample delicacies, create your own chocolate or have your chocolates individually designed by our very own Lindt Master Chocolatiers.

Join us on an exciting tour through the world of chocolate! Journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who changed – or at least “sweetened” – our lives with their inventions. Marvel at all the work it takes to transform cocoa beans into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

During your visit, make sure to pop into the Café, where we’ll make more than just your sweet dreams come true. We also offer some delicious savory meals and snacks, and really put the emphasis on quality. We look forward to spoiling you. How about some of our popular waffles, freshly baked and made extra special with our finest chocolate?

You can reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate from most parts of Zürich in just 20 minutes, with transport links by boat, bus, train and car. On this page you can find out all about offers, prices, journey, news and much more. We look forward to your visit.

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Group size: Minimum 20 people Note: Visitors can visit the exhibition with or without an audio guide between 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.. The last entrance is at 5.30 p.m.. The ticket allows admission between the selected time slot and the next time slot (e.g. from 2 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.). We recommend planning at least 1.5 hours to enjoy the chocolate tour. School groups may only visit the exhibition with a guide. The guide is provided free of charge. Please book under "CHOCO SCHOOL l or ll".

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