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Best Chocolate Tours In Zurich (Fun Experiences For Travelers)

Swiss chocolate is world-famous and most of the country’s best chocolatiers have at least one store in Zurich. If you’re a sweet tooth and enjoy the decadent taste of chocolate in all shapes and sizes, a proper chocolate tour of Zurich is precisely what you should plan to do in the Swiss city!

Pralines, champagne truffles, chocolate bars, and countless other iterations of this delicious ingredient are all on the menu at the numerous chocolate shops in Zurich . Whether you want to do a classic walking tour, attend an unlimited chocolate tasting and eat as much chocolate as you can stomach, or go to a chocolate factory, we’ve got options for you in this guide to the best chocolate tours, Zurich edition!

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Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour in Zurich

A chocolate walking tour of Zurich is a perfect way to discover this beautiful city. Most of these tours take place in the old town of Zurich because that is where all the best chocolate shops are, and you’ll get to see all the city’s top historical landmarks in between tastings and visits to chocolatiers.

Also, all the walking you’ll do on this tour will help burn off some of those calories, so you don’t have to feel quite as guilty about all the chocolate you eat. It’s possible to organize this tour on your own if you want, or you can sign up to do a tour with a local guide. The price range of guided tours is 30-80 CHF, and the tastings are included in the price.

Chocolate Tasting Tuk-Tuk Tour in Zurich

Tuk-Tuk tours are becoming more and more popular throughout Switzerland, not just in Zurich. A fondue Tuk-Tuk tour is one of the most popular ways of discovering the city in the winter, and I need you to know that you can substitute the cheese fondue for a chocolate fondue.

Up to four people can sign up for this tour, which includes a bucket of melted chocolate in the middle of the Tuk-Tuk and cut-up pieces of fruit you can dip in the pot. The main advantage of this tour is that you get to see all of the city’s best landmarks and tourist attractions while snacking on delicious chocolate. Plus, you don’t have to get out of the Tuk-Tuk at all, and you’re sightseeing at a faster pace than on walking tours.

Tuk-Tuk chocolate tasting tours last for 90 minutes, and they’re best for groups of 2-4 people. The price is 85 CHF per person for a two-person private tour, but only 69 CHF per person for tours with 3 or 4 people.

Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate is situated in Kilchberg, on the western shore of Lake Zurich. It’s worth it to plan an excursion to this chocolate museum, which features a spectacular chocolate fountain, a Lindt shop and cafe, and excellent exhibits on the history and making of chocolates.

You can tour the museum however you want; travel there by train from Zurich and purchase a 15 CHF ticket at the entrance, for the most affordable experience. Expect to spend around 30 CHF for a guided tour of the museum with chocolate tasting.

Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate

Another option for visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate is to sign up for a five-hour boat tour of the lake, which ultimately takes you to the museum in Kilchberg.

This is a really good option for people who are in Zurich for the first time and want to explore as much of the city and its surroundings as possible. The price of this tour is approximately 75 CHF per person, but it takes 5 and a half hours, and it includes a boat trip to Kilchberg.

However, before you get on a boat and travel to the Lindt Home of Chocolate, you’ll get the opportunity to discover some of Zurich’s most famous landmarks. Tour-goers all board an air-conditioned coach, which takes them past the National Museum, Zurich Opera House, Bahnhofstrasse, and all the way to a scenic viewpoint next to the Dolder Grand Hotel. Travelers are then taken on a walk through the Old Town, and finally to Limmatquai, where they board a boat to Kilchberg – where the Lindt Factory is.

Zurich Chocolate Hunting Tour with a Local

A Chocolate Hunting Tour with a Local can be booked on Viator and Tripadvisor, so it’s more expensive than the tours offered by Zurich’s official tourism office. However, this is also one of the few options if you want a private tour of the city’s best chocolatiers , and worth the money.

The tour is suitable for groups of 2-6 people, and the price is approximately 153 CHF per person. It includes visits to Läderach, Confiserie Teuscher, Confiserie Sprungli, and Schober Cafe. You get to taste the chocolates at every location, and the local guide will tell you everything you need to know about the history of these famous chocolatiers, as well as what makes them such an integral part of Swiss cultural heritage.

Sustainable Bean-to-bar Chocolate Tour

A bean-to-bar chocolate tour is the best option for people who are genuinely interested in the process of making chocolates. It illustrates every step of the process, from the harvesting of cocoa beans to adding the final touches to the pralines and chocolate bars.

If you sign up for a guided bean-to-chocolate-bar tour, expect to pay around 87 CHF. This will include sightseeing in a group of a maximum of 10 people, and tasting chocolates at three different locations. The local guide will also tell you everything they know about the ethical chocolate-making scene of Zurich, so you’ll gain some valuable insider knowledge.

Another option is to do the Chocolate Safari tour at Garcoa . This is only 20 CHF per person, and it’s the best budget bean-to-bar tour you can do. You get to see the entire manufacturing process of Garcoa chocolates and taste plenty of them, and the entire tour takes between 60 and 90 minutes.

Max Chocolatier Chocolate Tasting

Max Chocolatier is one of Zurich’s premium chocolate shops that offer unique experiences to visitors. They organize workshops where you can learn to make chocolates, ice cream, and stamp truffles, in addition to basic chocolate tastings where you get your hands dirty only because the delicious truffles are melting in your fingers.

The only issue is that these events take place at their headquarters in Lucerne. They still have a shop in Zurich at Bahnhofstrasse that you can visit and sample chocolate if you want. But if you really want to attend a workshop or take part in a high-class chocolate-tasting event, you’ll need to make your way to the city of Lucerne. It’s only a 50-minute train ride/drive from Zurich and it’s absolutely worth the effort for such a unique experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for chocolate tours in zürich.

The cost of Zurich chocolate tours depends on the type of tour you’re doing, but on average it’s anywhere from 20 CHF per person for a self-guided tour with tastings, up to 150 CHF per person for private chocolate tastings and makings. It really depends on the type of experience, and organizing your own chocolate tour and tasting a piece or two at each shop is the most affordable option. 

When is the best time to do a chocolate tour in Zurich?

Any time of the year is a good time for a chocolate tour of Zurich. Warmer months are great because it’s more enjoyable to walk around the town in between the visits to chocolate shops, but tasting chocolates in the winter will give you that boost of serotonin that’s missing when it’s freezing outside. 

Are chocolate tours in Zurich suitable for children?

Yes, chocolate tours in Zurich are suitable for children, and your kids will doubtless enjoy this type of city tour. However, if you’re trying to limit and monitor the sugar intake of your kids, taking them on a chocolate tour with tastings in every shop might not be the best idea. 

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We have something for everyone. At the Lindt Home of Chocolate we offer a variety of guided tours and courses for companies, families, groups and individuals. School classes can only visit the chocolate tour with a complimentary guide.

Experience the fascinating world of chocolate, create your own delicious treats, discover the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the world, and let us spoil you in our Café.

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Dive into the world of chocolate and see what it’s like to be a Lindt Master Chocolatier yourself! Guided by our experts, you can create your very own masterpieces in our courses. Along the way you will learn many interesting things about the origin, history and manufacture of fine Swiss chocolate.

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Treat your family or team to a special experience and book one of our popular group courses. Together with a real Lindt Master Chocolatier, make your own exclusive chocolate creations and discover interesting facts about the world of chocolate.

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The interactive world of chocolate for young and old.

A tour of the Lindt Home of Chocolate covers every aspect of this Swiss cultural asset chocolate, including a chocolate fountain over 9m tall and the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the world, spread over 500m2. In the CHOCOLATERIA, you can create your very own masterpieces under the expert guidance of the Lindt Master Chocolatiers while learning many interesting things about the origin, history and manufacture of Lindt chocolate. In the first Lindt café in Switzerland, you can also spoil yourself during your visit with a range of sweet and savoury treats.

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Audioguides for the Chocolate Tour are available in six languages (English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish); a specially adapted German version for children is also available. You can also tour the exhibition with experienced guides.

Enjoy a memorable chocolate adventure that will delight your customers, colleagues, business partners or family. Round off your event with exquisite catering provided in the Lindt Home of Chocolate Lounge.

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Swiss Chocolate Factory Tour From Zurich

Läderach – switzerland’s premium chocolate factory tour.

When you can smell the Torques Blue water Lakes, snowy fresh mountain air, and step on a chocolate, you know, you are in Switzerland. But stepping inside the Läderach chocolate factory is like your childhood dream becomes a reality!

 Chocolate experience comes first

On a 60 minutes guided tour, you ‘ll first find yourself in the jungle of cocoa plantation and discover the origin of cocoa beans and from there follow jungle rhythm to continue on the path where you can taste a variety of  chocolate specialties and see how these specialties are hand made, turning them into Switzerland’s one of the finest, premium and prestigious chocolates, with a finger a licking taste – this is Läderach Chocolate Experience!

Tour of Swiss Countryside

Following your fun and entertaining time at the Läderach Chocolate Experience,  enjoy your remaining time sightseeing the stunning countryside; the journey will take you to the most beautiful surroundings and main attractions in alpine Lake region for a breath-taking view, including visit to a magnificent medieval town from the 12th century. Be assured, there will be a lot more hidden surprises on the way towards Zurich.

Your sightseeing options (customize)

There are usually two best options available as listed below but can be further customize to suit your specific needs.

Option I – Visit the beautiful regions around the entire Lake Zurich and the region of Glarus, covering the radius of over 120 kilometers. The total duration for this option is approximately around 4.25 hours but this will also include 60 minutes of chocolate Experience and 45 minutes of a relaxing lunch break.

Options II – Everything from option I and additionally, visit Europe’s one of the most beautiful Church and many more stunningly beautiful picturesque alpine places in multiple beautiful provinces (covering the radius of 180 kilometers). The total duration for this option is approximately 5.5 hours but this will also include 60 minutes of chocolate Experience and 45 minutes of relaxing lunch break.

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Visit to Läderach chocolate factory can only be finalized based on availability and confirmation from Läderach reservation office. In the event, factory visit is not possible on your desired time and date, you will have the option to choose from many other alternatives.

You have tried the rest, now try the very best.   Delicious Läderach chocolates awaits you!

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• Private guided tour at Läderach Chocolate Factory
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• Photography at multiple stunningly beautiful panoramic places

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You can select to go for morning tour, starting at 09:00 AM or afternoon tour starting around 1:30 PM. It also depends on the factory opening time and availability of chocolate factory tour, dedicated for your party. In the event, chocolate factory cannot offer the tour in the morning or in the afternoon, we can always customize the tour accordingly to ensure you don’t miss out anything.

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The Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich: What to Expect

• August 22, 2022 December 19, 2023
• Culinary Experiences , Indoor Activities

Last Updated on December 19, 2023 by Darla Uhl

Modern society offers us the luxury of enjoying chocolate. The Swiss are famous for chocolate and also proud of it. Therefore, a Swiss vacation must include an indulgence in chocolate if you are a fan. So if you are a chocolate lover, one of the best things to do in Zurich is to go to the Lindt Home of Chocolate . Among the chocolates you’ll find are dark, milk, white, and chocolates mixed with salt, caramel, etc.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate features a nine-meter-high chocolate fountain, a chocolate-tasting tour within the multimedia museum, chocolate courses, and the world’s largest Lindt chocolate store. It’s the ultimate chocolate destination and a fun adventure for everyone. It is run by the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit Lindt Home of Chocolate .

Visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate has been one of Switzerland’s most visited museums since it opened in September 2020. It was opened by brand ambassador and tennis legend Roger Federer and Federal Councilor Ueli Maurer, together with President Ernst Tanner. Kilchberg’s Lindt & Sprüngli Factory Building is right next door.

You should start by buying your tickets for Lindt Home of Chocolate online. A lot of visitors go to the Lindt Home of Chocolate and there are limited slots per hour. So it’s a good idea to book your slot in advance, preferably a day early. 

Once you’ve picked your time, you’ve got 30 minutes to get in. For example, if you book at 10:00 AM, try to get there between 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Just keep that in mind when you book. 

Lindt’s 9-Meter High Chocolate Fountain

The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a giant chocolate fountain pouring heavenly chocolate.  The 9.3-meter-high chocolate fountain is definitely one of the highlights and social media stars of the Lindt Home of Chocolate .

The chocolate fountain weighs three tons, has 94 meters of piping, and circulates 1,500 liters of chocolate, or 1 kilogram per second.

It won’t be possible to touch the chocolate fountain, but there will be plenty of opportunities to try chocolates later in the tour.

The Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour

The chocolate tour starts on the right after you go up the stairs. Scan your ticket before you go in.

The chocolate tour has an audio guide you can get before you enter. It’s possible to get audio guides in English, German, French, and Italian. You’ll learn more about chocolate’s origins and how it made its way to Europe and Switzerland with the audio guide. The best part is you can go at your own pace.

The Lindt Chocolate Museum also offers personal guided tours. The tour lasts 90 minutes and can be booked in English or German. The cost of a personal tour is higher than simply using an audio guide.

Lindt Home of Chocolate: Origins of Chocolate

The Lindt Home of Chocolate is the best place to learn what happens before the chocolate is made. How and where is chocolate harvested? Where do cocoa trees grow? You’ll get to know the chocolate story during this in-depth tour.  

During the tour, you’ll learn about cocoa trees and how it’s harvested from the rainforest. In the next section, you are introduced to the history of chocolate in Mesoamerica, through Europe, and into our modern-day lives. Discover the Swiss chocolate pioneers and how chocolate became a Swiss staple.

You’ll get to see exactly how chocolate is processed and prepared at the end in the technical unit .

Lindt Home of Chocolate Tasting Area

Probably the best part of visiting Lindt Home of Chocolate is tasting chocolate. Among the chocolates you’ll find are dark, milk, white, and chocolates mixed with salt, caramel, etc. There are many different varieties to test here.

Dark, milk and white chocolate will flow from three chocolate fountains . Pick a plastic spoon and pull the faucet to get a drip of chocolate. Pre-made chocolate bars are also available in the other containers. You can get a slice if you want.

You can also get Lindor chocolate balls in flavors like Milk Chocolate, Strawberries, Cream, White, and Salted Caramel.

Lindt Home of Chocolate: A Fun Destination Near Zurich

The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a fun destination for all ages, especially in and around Zurich. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect at Lindt Home of Chocolate :

• Chocolate tour with an audio guide or a personal guide
• Nine-meter-high chocolate fountain
• Biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop in the World (500 m 2 )
• Chocolate courses (Truffle, Chocolate Bars, Chocolate Lollipops, Chocolate Figures, Pralines)

How to Get to Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate is very easy to reach from Zurich. You will just have to take the S8 train going to Pfäffikon SZ and get off the train in Kilchberg ZH. From the Kilchberg ZH train station, you can either walk to Lindt Home of Chocolate or take the bus that goes directly beside it.

If you want to learn more about the different routes to get to Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zurich, you can read the details here: How to Get To Lindt Chocolate Factory Zurich .

Final Thoughts: Lindt Home of Chocolate

There’s no doubt the chocolate tour is a fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime experience for kids and chocolate lovers. There are also chocolate courses and tours you can do if you’re a bigger group

I highly recommend it, especially for chocolate lovers or when it’s raining . Enjoy!

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15 Best Swiss chocolate factories, workshops and tours

• Last Updated: 5 Jan 2023
• By Tanya, Founder of Swiss Family Fun

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Switzerland is world famous for its delicious chocolate. Whether you are traveling to or living in Switzerland, you should indulge in the many fun chocolate experiences in this country, including chocolate factories with visitor centers, workshops, tastings and chocolate-themed city tours. 

Which chocolate museum is the best?

1. lindt home of chocolate (near zürich), 2. mastrani chocolarium – best for kids (near appenzell), 3. maison cailler – the classic (near lausanne), 4. aeschbach chocowelt (near lucerne), 5. max chocolatier (zürich & lucerne), 6. chez camille bloch – discovery world (near bern) , 7. alprose chocolate experience (near lugano), 8. swiss chocolate adventure at swiss museum of transport (near lucerne), 8. honold schoggitram (zürich), 9. garcoa schoggi safari (zürich), 10. la flor (zürich), 11. funky chocolate club (interlaken), 12. choco emotions (neuchatel), 13. self-guided chocolate tour of zürich, 14. chocolate indulge tour of zürich, 15. geneva chocolate walking tour, chocolate factories & museums.

Most of these chocolate factories are all pretty similar: a multi-media tour about the history of chocolate through the ages and specifically in Switzerland, how cocoa beans are grown, harvested and processed, view of factory equipment, and a chocolate tasting.

At the end of the tour, you can often make and decorate your own chocolate bar for an extra fee (about CHF 10). Many chocolate factories also offer more in depth chocolate workshops that must be booked in advance. 

As I detail below, some have more fun activities for the kids, some have slicker presentations, some are info heavy, others are more entertaining. I would just pick one that is the closest to where you are. They are all fun!

Everyone was so happy Lindt finally opened a chocolate museum at its Kilchberg factory near Zürich. Their interactive museum is beautiful and very educational, with an immense amount of information both on displays and through the audio guide. Although there are a few games for kids (and an audio guide specifically kids), it’s not the most entertaining option on our list.

We liked the multiple chocolate tasting stations through the museum, including chocolate fountains and a dispenser where you have to guess the chocolate flavor. They also offer chocolate making workshops, which are particularly popular for holidays like Christmas and Easter where you make the signature bear and bunny shaped chocolates.

Website: www.lindt-home-of-chocolate.com Address: Seestrasse 204, 8802 Kilchberg Open: daily 10:00 – 18:00 (closed on some holidays) Cost 2023: CHF 15/adult, CHF 10/child aged 8-15, under 8 free. Buy tickets here  

See our full review of Lindt Home of Chocolate

This chocolate factory and museum is our favorite of the bunch because it’s all about the fun, with wacky styling influenced by Willy Wonka. So many interactive exhibits to keep the kids busy: buttons to push, knobs to pull, dials to spin and selfie booths with props.

During the week at certain hours, you can see the real factory machines running, forming and wrapping real chocolates, not fake machines just for display like at other chocolate factories.

There are lots of chocolate tasting throughout the tour, including chocolate fountains and dispensers of flavored chocolate bars. At the end of the tour, you can decorate a chocolate bar for CHF 10. They also have a variety of chocolate workshops which must be booked in advance.

Website: www.chocolarium.ch Address: Toggenburgerstrasse 41, 9230 Flawil Open: Tues – Fri 10:00 to 18:00, Sat & Sun 10:00 to 17:00 ( see current schedule ) Cost 2023: CHF 14/adult, CHF 8/child aged 6-16, under 6 free.

See our full review of Maestrani’s Chocolarium

It’s all about the history here, since Cailler was the first proper chocolate maker in Switzerland. The history part of the tour has a multi-media show about the history of Swiss chocolate that moves you through a series of rooms as doors close behind you. So you can’t move freely around following your interests. But once that part ends, you can freely explore the chocolate production area.

The chocolate tasting has changed for the pandemic, with individual disposable cups holding 4 different pralines, instead of a long buffet. But you can still eat as many as you like. You can decorate a chocolate bar in the gift shop. They also offer chocolate workshops that must be booked in advance.  

Website: cailler.ch Address: Rue Jules Bellet 7, 1636 Broc Open: daily 10:00 to 17:00 (except 25 Dec and 1 Jan) Cost 2023: CHF 15/adult, CHF 12/students and seniors, CHF 5/child 6-15, under 6 free. 

See our full review of Maison Cailler .

Aeschbach is well known in Switzerland as the producer of the Schoggitaler chocolate coins sold by school children as a fundraiser (my kids have done this every year). Like other chocolate factory visitor centers, you walk through a series of decorated rooms with a variety of interactive display teaching you about the history and production of chocolate.

During the tour you can sample chocolate, including small chocolate cubes of varying cocoa percentages, chocolate coins and chocolate fountain with toppings. On weekdays you can see people working on the chocolate factory floor. After the museum tour, you can make your own chocolate bar for CHF 10.

Website: aeschbach-chocolatier.ch Address: ChocoDromo 1, 6037 Root Open: daily 10:00 to 17:00 (excluding public holidays) Cost 2023: CHF 15/adult, CHF 8/child aged 6-16, under 6 free. 

See full review of Chocowelt from Our Swiss Experience

One of the best chocolatiers in Switzerland, with wide range of luxurious chocolate confections. We particularly like their unusual praline flavors like rosehip & hibiscus tea and madarine & safron. At their Zürich and Lucerne locations, they host offer a 60 mins chocolate tasting for up to 4 people for CHF 300. At the Lucerne location, they offer chocolate workshops ranging in price from CHF 340 – 600 for up to 4 people. 

Zürich: Schlüsselgasse 12, 8001 Zürich Lucerne: new location opening Jan 2022 Booking: maxchocolatier.com

See our full review of the Max Chocolatier tasting & workshop .

While the chocolate museum does tell a little about the general history of chocolate, it focuses more on the history of the Swiss chocolate industry, the Camille Bloch family and the popular Ragusa and Torino chocolate brands. The museum is quite stylish and fun to explore.

I particularly liked the live chocolate making demonstration, where the friendly chocolatiers temper chocolate on the marble and create the confections by hand, so you can really see the work and skill that go into make the treat. Then you can taste the items made during the demo. They offer a children’s birthday workshop, where they make Ragusa bars and chocolate fondue.

Website: www.chezcamillebloch.ch Address: Rue Jules Bellet 7, 1636 Broc Open: summer season Tues – Sun 9:30 to 18:00 ( see current opening times ) Cost 2023: CHF 15/adult, CHF 9/child aged 6-16, under 6 free with parent. 

See our full review of the Chez Camille Bloch  

Alprose is not as well known to consumers as other Swiss brands, but it’s quite delicious. They make one of my favorite dark chocolates, particularly for baking. We like this company because their chocolate is produced CO 2 -neutrally and they use sustainable packaging materials.  In addition to general chocolate history, the Alprose chocolate museum focuses on the story of the Alprose brand.

This museum is not quite as fancy as other chocolate factories, but they have one of the best live factory floor experiences, with many chocolate machines in view (running only on weekdays). At the end of the tour, you can taste chocolate in their “Nostalgia” shop. 

Website: www.alprose.ch Address: Via Rompada 36, 6987 Caslano Open: Mon – Sat 9:00 – 17:00 Cost 2023: CHF 5/adults, CHF 2/children aged 6-15, free under 6 yrs old

This chocolate tour is an optional paid attraction at the Swiss Museum of Transport (aka Luzern Verkehrhaus), not included with your museum entrance fee. On the “Swiss Chocolate Adventure”, you ride through 10 rooms on an automated traveling cart, learning about the history of chocolate, the ins and outs of chocolate production and the Swiss chocolate industry.

Our friend Hana reported on this for us and thought it was a little expensive for what you get compared to other chocolate factories in Switzerland. For example, instead of “all you can eat” chocolate tastings, you only get two Lindt chocolate balls during the tour.

The website says that visitors of the Swiss Chocolate Adventure may participate in the chocolate tastings at the Lindt gift shop there, including a chocolate fountain, implying this is included with your ticket. We’ll have to investigate this next time we go.

See full review on Our Swiss Experience

Website: www.verkehrshaus.ch Address: Lidostrasse 5, 6006 Luzern Open: Tours start at 13:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends.  Cost 2023: CHF 18/adults, CHF 14/students (17-26), CHF 8/children under age 16

Chocolate Tastings

These Swiss companies offer chocolate tastings for small groups. 

For a couple weeks at the end of October and beginning of November, the Honold Confiserie hosts a chocolate tram, where you ride around the city for about 20 mins while you drink hot chocolate, eat cake and taste a variety of chocolate pralines. There are limited spots, which book out quickly. So put this on your calendar and start checking the website in late September. 

Location: Zürich Bellevue tram stop Cost: CHF 20/adult, CHF 10/child under 16 Duration: 30 minutes Booking: www.honold.ch

See our full review of the Honold Schoggi-Tram

Garcoa is a small batch “bean to bar” chocolate company, producing high quality chocolate bars in close cooperation with cocoa farmers. Their chocolate bars are carried in many specialty shops throughout Switzerland.

They offer a fantastic “Schoggi Safari” tour, where you learn about their chocolate production process in their small facility and taste all their chocolate bars. The safari is only available a few times a year. 

Location: Butzenstasse 60, 8038 Zurich Duration: 60-90 mins Cost: CHF 20/person Booking: www.garcoa.ch/schoggisafari

La Flor is a gourmet small batch chocolate produced in Zürich and sold at fine resellers around the city. On two afternoons a week, you can visit the La Flor production facilities in Zürich for free and sample their chocolates.

Location: Uetlibergstrasse 65, 8045 Zürich When: Thurs & Fridays 15:00 – 18:00 Cost: free More info: laflor.ch

Chocolate Workshops

These locations offer chocolate making workshops, but do not have a factory floor or chocolate museum. We haven’t tried any of them. I just leave them here as reference.

If you are traveling to the Jungfrau Region, the closest chocolate experience is at the Funky Chocolate Club in Interlaken. They offer chocolate workshops, where you learn about the origins of chocolate then learn how to create a chocolate bar from tempering the chocolate to pouring and filling techniques. You also get to eat as much chocolate as you like during the workshop. Workshops are held in English and last 75 minutes. Must book in advance.

Address: Postgasse 10, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland Open: generally workshops Wed – Sun at 11:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00  Cost: Chocolate workshop CHF 69/adults, CHF 59/children aged 4-14 Booking: funkychocolateclub.com

Choco Emotions offers a variety of workshops, which can be booked for a group (usually a minimum of 8-12 participants). The owner wanted to keep alive the chocolate tradition of Suchard, which used to have its factories in the Neuchâtel. The website is only in French, so I assume the workshops are also held in French. We haven’t tried Choco Emotions workshops ourselves, so we can’t vouch personally for the experience. 

Address: Rue des Amandiers 2, 2000 Neuchâtel Open: private groups on demand  Cost: Workshop prices range from CHF 25 – CHF 95 Booking: www.choco-emotions.ch

Chocolate Tours

Visit the 10 best chocolate shops in Zürich while seeing some of the best parts of city on this self-guided walking tour. It’s free to use. You’re only cost is any chocolate you want to buy along the way. See map and details for Self-guided Chocolate Tour of Zürich

Cost: free tour, suggested budget of CHF 20/person for chocolate tastings along the way Duration: about 90 mins (3.3 km)

This private tour visits a variety of confectionaries, artisan chocolatiers and other chocolate sites as you walk around Zürich. Along the way, you learn about Swiss chocolate history and taste a variety of sweets. At the end of the tour, you learn how to taste and pair chocolate with a connoisseur. 

Dates: available for booking on weekdays Cost 2023: 1-3 people CHF 320, cost varies for larger groups Duration: 2.5 hrs Booking: www.zuerich.com

On this three hour walking tour of Geneva, you’ll visit 5 chocolate factories and patisseries and taste several chocolate confections along the way.

Dates: English tours on Mon – Sat 10:00 and 14:30 Cost 2023: CHF 99/adult, CHF 69/child Duration: 3 hours Booking: www.geneve.com

Note: Frey used to have a great chocolate visitor center but it sadly closed permanently during the pandemic. We have not included Läderach because, like SWISS air and others, we do not agree with their leadership’s outspoken views against the LBGTQ+ community and women’s rights.

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One Day In Zurich Travel Guide For A Zurich City Break

Luxurious financial capital of switzerland with a cultural flare.

Z urich is a beautiful city that offers plenty of attractions and activities for solo travelers. It is a city filled with art, history, the amazing shopping, as well as close to nature. Everyone can find something to suit their taste in this Swiss metropolis. Here are some ideas on how to spend 24 hours in Zurich as a solo traveler.

The city has long been known as the financial capital of Europe, but it also has rich history since the Roman times. Zurich, like Geneva Switzerland, is two of the most expensive cities in the world. While Zurich may not be known as a cultural city with a decent nightlife scene, it actually is undercover really cool. It shouldn’t be missed even if you only have 24 hours to spare. 

One way to do this is to make this a one-night stopover on your trip. Arrive early, take a bus or free walking tour in the morning. Keep your schedule flexible, but you may want to make reservations for two hot items on the visit, namely a visit to the Lindt Chocolate Factory or a great food tour with some Swiss Fondue as well as some other foodie hot spots. Below are some suggestions for all budgets visiting Zurich for 24 hours.A day or two in Zurich can give you a great introduction to the German speaking area of Switzerland. 

A Brief History of Zurich 

Zurich dates back to 15 BC and was founded by the Romans. It was part of a route that permitted trade to travel over the Alps. While we know it has Zurich, the Romans called it Turicum. If you tour the city some ruins remain under parts of the city. The city prospered in the 11th and 12th centuries, helped by the Fraumunster, which as a convent attracted many rich European princesses. 

In 1351, Zurich joined the Swiss Federation and during the 14th and 15th centuries, its territory was exclusively established for trade and money lending. Until the end of the Old Zurich War (1436-1450), it swayed between remaining with the Swiss Federation and Austria. Switzerland became an independent country in 1815, with its 1848 constitution not permitting them to enter any wars. Zurich remains the country’s largest city, with the largest airport in the country (with fantastic shopping), and its financial capital. 

Zurich Itinerary For One Day In Zurich 

The city is well-located in Central Switzerland and they say, is the heart of Europe with its beautiful city. Notably, you can get to Zurich by car, bus, train, or airplane with many airlines offering services. I arrived by plane to allow both visiting times that day, with a night stay, to allow a full day to make a 24-hour trip, although some may want to add a day depending on your interests.

Next, I looked into my top choices to visit in case they required a reservation. Lindt Chocolate is so popular it was sold out for a few days, so make sure you make reservations if you are a chocolate lover like me! (Luckily I did make it on a tour to get my supply of chocolates for my trip.) Also, it may depend on your budget, but various things are free like walking through the old town or around the lake, It also ma    

How to Get to Zurich Switzerland and “Where is Zurich”? 

Zurich is in Central Europe and a hub for many modes of transportation, making it a great and easy place to visit.

• Main Zurich Train Station: You may find yourself coming to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (also called Zurich HB); it is the largest train station in Switzerland. It is about 6 miles from the airport in Zurich. Most local trains come through this station. I chose to buy a 24-hour transportation card called the Zurich Card City Pass. Notably, it can be purchased for a 24 or 72-hour timeframe and entitles you to travel on an unlimited 2nd class basis on any public transportation. You can buy it via the Zurich City Guide app or at the station. The price is reasonable and it does cover you on the river/boat, public transportation on the lake, as well as the funiculars like the Polybahn. The Polybahn connects the central square with the Polyterrasse via its historic red funicular originally built in 1889. It is only a short ride of a few minutes but is free and you can get the best views of Zurich. Check online for train hours since it is closed on holidays and Sundays. 
• Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the major international airport in Switzerland and home to Swiss International Airlines. This is how I made it to Zurich, I also loved the airport with all its upscale stores and some great places to eat. The airport is a short 15-minute train ride from the City Centre. Notably, the city is pretty compact, especially the historic old town, so it is easy to see, 

Best Place To Stay In Zurich For All Budgets 

I arrived in Zurich and planned to stay overnight so I can see more of this historic city. Being one of the most expensive cities in Europe, I am showing a few options below, but there are also some large chains here. 

• FIVE Zurich Hotel – Luxury city resort @fivezurich 

www.zurich.fivehotelsandresorts.com

Hotel Hirschen: This 4-star hotel has a quaint charming ambiance while offering helpful amenities. It dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest hotels in the city. It is also well-located within a ½ mile from the Swiss National Museum. 

• Motel One Zurich – This 3-star hotel offers a breakfast buffet, etc.

@motel_one  www.motel-one.com

• CitizenM Zurich: CitizenM is a hip boutique hotel located in the business district of Zurich. @citizenM   www.citizenM.com
• For a fun and hip hotel check out 25Hours Hotel Zurich Langstrasse is located close to the train station, and its’ decorations are inspired by the contrast between capitalism and the redlight district. The designer Werner Aisslinger created an artistic and fun hotel close to everything and perfect for a 24-hour stay in Zurich. If you aren’t staying there check out the NENI restaurant with an eclectic menu of Mediterranean cuisine. 
• Old Town Otter Hostel: This former hotel is now a hostel. There are 45 beds in 9 dorms and 5 private rooms and it is well-located near the Old Town and Lake. It does have free coffee/tea and a small breakfast like toast and muesli.  www.oldtownzurich.com
• By the Airport I also stayed at the Capsule Hotel. Check out the video below

Besides these options, there are the hotels including Marriott, Hilton, etc, as well as AirBnB, VRBO, etc.

Things to Do in Zurich Switzerland

Although it is known as an expensive city, there are various things to do in Zurich for all budget levels.

• Swiss Food Tour: This was a fantastic food tour and this company offers lunchtime and evening tours. If you plan to take a tour, I would make a reservation, since some do sell out.  www.swissfoodtours.com  If you want to experience an elevated foodie experience there are two options a private food tour like I took or an option for those looking to experience the food scene on a small group tour. My guide took me to places I would never have found on my own and also shared a range of both local cuisine and fun cocktail spots. The private tours can be catered to your interests and had a few special surprises. However, you will have to subscribe to my Youtube channel so you don’t miss the Swiss travel adventures. 
• Archeological Windows Zurich- If you want to satisfy your inner Indiana Jones, check out the Archeological windows where you can get a key from the city in order to see the ancient roman ruins underground. I learned about this and got to try it out thanks to my amazing tour guide at Swiss Food Tours on the private tour. 

Take A Chocolate Tour

• Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour: This self-guided tour takes about 2 hours. It was awesome, but I almost missed it so make sure you reserve in advance. I particularly loved the all-you-can-drink chocolate, learning about the history of chocolate in Switzerland, as well as getting to take home plenty of samples. They also have the world’s largest retail Lindt store. This is a must if you are a chocolate lover! If you go on the self guided tour it is about $16 USD plus the cost of taking public transit. However, there is also a sweet small group tour that includes a tour, boat trip on Lake Zurich, and transportation if you don’t feel like going solo.

Explore the History, Culture Art of Zurich, Switzerland

• Walking Tours: There are both free tours (Free Walking Tours Zurich) and paid tours. It’s a great way to learn more about the area, especially the history and culture of the city. Also, this is the perfect activity if you are solo traveling to meet other travelers.  www.freewalk.ch
• What is Dada? It is an art form that formed during the First world war, and its main purpose was to challenge social norms of society and make art that would shock, confuse or outrage people. Dadaism’s main purpose was to challenge the social norms of society, and purposefully make art that would shock, confuse, or outrage people. Here you can explore the largest collection of DADA art in the world.

Explore Old Town Zurich

• Zurich’s Old Town known as Altstadt: Stroll the streets of historic Zurich and its lovely buildings, stores, and restaurants. It is along both sides of the Limmat River and it’s free to stroll the area. This area encompasses everything built in Zurich before 1893. 
• Roman Ruins: In, under, and around Zurich are some old Roman ruins since it was once inhabited by the Romans. There is one free site called the Archeological Window in the Lindenhof cellar. While it is free through the Town Hall, you need to leave a credit card as a deposit so they get back the key to it. There are also other locations like the opera house. It just depends on your time and level of interest.
• River Transport or Boat at Lake Zurich: If you have a Zurich Card pass, you can use public transport on the river or the lake. Zurich’s Old town hugs the Limmet river on both sides, and is something to witness by water. Luckily it is included in your day pass for public transit!  www.zuerich.com

More Things To Do In One Day In Zurich

• Ride on the Polybahn (Funclaire): For a great view of the city, go up the furnclair. It goes up to have a great view of the city. It is located near the universities and you can have a drink or food up there, or make your own picnic..  www.polybarn.ch
• Swiss National Museum: This unique building was constructed in 1898 similar to a French Renaissance chateau. Check opening hours, but is generally open from 10 am-5 pm Tuesday through Sunday, although it is open until 7 pm on Thursday. It costs ten Swiss francs. Although it’s free for kids under 16 and Zurich Card holders.  www.landesmuseum.ch
• Zurich Opera House: The opera house is a lovely building, housing the Zurich Opera since 1891 and It is also home to the Zurich Ballet. So you may enjoy a performance or just see this grand building.  www.opernhaus.c om
• Retail Therapy – walk the Bahnhofstrasse: This is the most exclusive avenue for luxury shopping. Stroll the avenue.

   The Four Churches of Zurich Old Town

• Grossmunster Church: This twin-tower romanesque protestant church is an icon in the city. It is free to go in but there is a cost to climb the tower, 
• Fraumunster Church: Another iconic church with a copper-topped spire. The church does have a crypt museum and stained glass by Marc Chagall. 
• St.Peter’s Church: This protestant church is one of the four main churches in the Old Town area of Zurich, This church was consecrated in 1706, the bells date back to the 1880s, and the church was restored in the 1970s. Oddly the church steeple is owned by Zurich, while the rest is owned by the parish. The church’s clock is very large, having the largest face in all of Europe.
• Predigerkirche Church: Explore the 4th oldest church in Zurich’s Old Town. Predigerkirche is known for it’s high steeple and being the highest edifice in Zurich.

My advice is to plan out your route saving the locations on Google Maps so you maximize the use of your time. 

Food in Zurich, Switzerland – Restaurants, Cafes, and Cheap Eats In Zurich

Given I had a fantastic food tour that takes 3-4 hours of your day. I decided to eat some smaller meals in cafes too. The Swiss Food Tour I mentioned above was superb. There are also so many restaurants and cafes to try, including many with Michelin stars. You can’t forget to try the Cheese Fondue and Rosti (fried potato pancake), Here are some suggestions of places to try:  

• Cafe & Conditorei 1842: This cafe offers great homemade chocolate and pastries, and is a cozy baroque setting. There is also a terrace depending on the weather, (Hint: I had the best hot chocolate here, it’s a bit more but I enjoyed it. www.cafe1842.ch Do yourself a favor and get the hot chocolate here!
• Raphael’s: Raphael’s has great handmade chocolates, coffee, and ice cream. So many great options.  www.raphaels1989.com  I am a coffee fanatic, so I loved recharging my energy with a great latte here.
• Le Dezeley for Fondue! I was lucky to find this place on the Swiss food tour and this place rivaled the fondue spot I found in Geneva. 
• Best View and cocktails (or mocktails): Jules Verne Panorama Bar is great for creative cocktails or cocktails and has the best view of the city all year round. It is located in an old observatory, which makes the experience extra special.
• Best Bakery: Bäckerei Vohdin is the oldest bakery in Zurich selling traditional sweets and baked goods. It is cash only. I was lucky to try it thanks to the kindness of a stranger who bought me two sweets to try before I left on the plane. It is also really close to Old Town Otter Hostel so perfect for budget-friendly breakfast or lunch!

Recommendation

Zurich Switzerland is a culturally rich city, and not just the banking capital of Switzerland. Many tourists skip Zurich to see other picturesque Swiss towns or head to the Swiss Alps, but it is definitely worth at least 24 hours. Being one of the major hubs in Europe, it is very easy to reach and explore in a one or two-day stopover. Zurich maybe expensive, but there are still things to do in a day in Zurich for all budgets as well as solo travelers. While planning your trip, remember you may want to make reservations ahead of time, especially for the Lindt Chocolate Museum and food tours. 

If you are visiting for a short amount of time just use your card because Switzerland uses a different currency from the rest of Europe. Switzerland uses the Swiss franc.

In conclusion, there are many things to enjoy in Zurich from food and nightlife to cultural experiences and museums. It may be one of the most expensive cities in Europe, but there are plenty of things to do in Zurich for all budgets and it is a place you should not skip if it is close to your other European adventures. 

Fun Zurich Fact

There are over 1,200 fountains in Zurich. Bring a reusable water bottle because the water is drinkable.

Also, there are four official languages in Switzerland including Swiss German, French, and Italian, and about 60,000 people speak Romansch. Zurich is located in the Swiss German section of Switzerland so be sure to brush up on a few phrases although most people speak English in the city center. 

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