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Best Chocolate Tours In And Around Geneva: A Detailed Guide

The city of Geneva is known for many things – the international vibe, the luxury lifestyle, the expensive watches, the huge marina, and the fabulous Swiss chocolatiers . You can tour Geneva any way you like, but a proper visit to all of the city’s best chocolate shops and factories is absolutely perfect for any traveler with a sweet tooth.

Your options for chocolate tours in Geneva range from casual walks throughout the old town to full-day excursions to chocolate factories in villages close to the city. Keep reading to learn more about the best chocolate tours Geneva has to offer and find the perfect excursion for you.

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Chocolate Flavours Tours Geneva (Local Flavours Tours)

The Chocolate Flavours Tour is a three-hour guided tour of the Geneva center that include stops at seven chocolate destinations, a walking tour of the city’s most famous attractions, and even a quick boat ride on Lake Geneva. It’s recommended that tour-goers have a light savory meal before this adventure because it’s not the best idea to eat lots of chocolates on an empty stomach.

The tour is led by a knowledgeable local guide who will tell you about the history of the shops you visit, and anecdotes about the chocolates you get to taste. In fact, all the chocolates that are included in the tastings are hand-picked, and there’s a story behind each piece.

You’ll try the favorite Geneva chocolates of Grace Kelly, Winston Churchill, JFK, and other famous historic figures. The standard price for the tour is 99 CHF per participant, and anyone in possession of the Geneva City Pass can get a 20% discount!

Favarger Chocolate Factory Tour

The Favarger chocolate factory was founded back in 1826 and it’s one of Geneva’s most special places for a chocolate tour. The factory organizes guided tours that allow visitors to witness the ins and outs of the chocolate manufacturing process, as well as private events that include tastings, chocolate makings, and more.

It’s worth noting that, at the time of writing this in June 2023, the guided tours of the Favarger Chocolate Factory are temporarily suspended. They are supposed to get reinstated later in the year. The factory still arranges private events that last for approximately half a day, and which include tastings and chocolate-making workshops. It’s 250 CHF per person to participate in these events.

Additionally, it’s possible to taste Farvager chocolates at any of their shops throughout the city of Geneva.

Geneva Chocolate Tour in a TukTuk

TukTuk tours have gotten increasingly popular throughout the years in all major cities in Switzerland, and Geneva is no exception. They’re great because they allow you to discover the city’s top sights at a much faster pace than walking tours, plus they usually include some sort of food that you can eat while you’re riding in the TukTuk.

In this case, you’ll get to eat Swiss chocolate from the three chocolatiers that are covered in the TukTuk tour. The expert chocolatiers will also tell you about the chocolates you’re about to taste, and you’re free to ask them any other questions you might have about this delicacy.

Eat award-winning chocolate while riding around this fabulous city and discovering all of its most famous attractions – what’s not to love about this tour? It is a little pricey at $200 per participant, but such a unique experience that it’s worth it if you can afford it.

Boutique Chocolate Store Tour in a Private TaxiBike

Skip the crowds in Geneva by choosing a tour of the city’s best chocolatiers in a private TaxiBike . It’s an excellent option for two people who want to discover Geneva’s most famous landmarks, but also get to experience a chocolate tasting or two at the city’s best chocolatiers.

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Book this tour early to secure the timeslot that fits you best because it’s one of the most popular chocolate tours in Geneva. Your private guide will also talk you through the history of Swiss chocolate and its importance to the local culture and heritage.

The price for this tour is approximately 100 CHF per person, which is a fair price for a taxi tour. The chocolatiers you’ll visit during this tour are La Bonbonnière Chocolaterie, Chocolat Favarger, and Charlie Ganache, and you’ll get to taste hot chocolate, pralines, and Pavé de Genève.

Day Trip to Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory

The Maison Cailler chocolate factory is situated in the village of Broc, approximately 125 kilometers outside Geneva. It takes about 2 hours to travel to the factory by public transport and an hour and a half by car, so it is possible to organize this tour on your own and do it without guides.

The advantage of a guided tour is that you don’t have to worry about logistics at all; you just need to pay for the tour and show up at the agreed-upon meeting point. What’s even better is that all tours from Geneva include a visit to both the chocolate factory and the famous village of Gruyeres, so a lot of delicious cheese and chocolate is on the menu for the day.

You can see both the cheese-making and the chocolate-making process first hand, and taste the local delicacies. Chocolate tastings are more popular among younger tour-goers, but the trip to the cheese factory is often preferred by adults. You’ll also get some free time to walk around Gruyeres and explore it at your own pace, plus you’re transported in air-conditioned coaches to and from Geneva. The price for this tour is approximately 155 CHF per participant.

Gruyères Gold Tour with Train Ride & Tastings

The Gruyeres Gold tour is possibly the most Swiss experience you can have in Geneva. It includes a ride on the panoramic Golden Express Train, a trip to the wonderful village of Gruyeres which is known for the namesake cheese and H.R. Giger, a trip to a chocolate and cheese factory, and panoramic views all around.

This is an all-day tour that takes 9.5 hours, mostly because of the long ride from Geneva to Gruyeres. The price is 230 Euros per participant, and it’s necessary to book it a few days in advance because it’s a very popular tour and the tickets sell out quickly. Online ticket purchase is recommended, and if you cancel the tickets a day before the tour, you will get a full refund.

This culinary adventure includes a tasting of the iconic Swiss fondue and delicious chocolates, plus you’ll get some free time in Gruyeres if you want to go for lunch, visit the museums, or just explore the medieval village.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for chocolate tours in geneva.

The price range for organized chocolate tours with tastings in Geneva is 99-250 CHF. It depends on the type of tour – walking tours of the city with tastings are the cheapest, tours in TukTuks and TaxiBikes are pricier, and organized tours to other villages are the most expensive.

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

Any time is a good time for a chocolate tour of Geneva because there’s really not a bad time to walk around a beautiful city and taste delicious chocolates. Some organized tours can only be done between May and October, so summer and the shoulder months are generally the preferable seasons for chocolate tours in Geneva.

Are chocolate tours in Geneva suitable for children?

Yes, most chocolate tours in Geneva are suitable for children. Some tours have a minimum age of six for participants, and in most cases, kids who are six or older are welcome on the tours.

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15 Best Swiss chocolate factories, workshops and tours

Last Updated: 5 Jan 2023
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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.

lobby of Lindt Home of Chocolate visitor center with chocolate whisk statue

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.

chocolate fondue fountains at Maestrani chocolate factory museum visitor center

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.

bag of cocoa beans at Cailler chocolate factory visitor center Switzerland

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.

family making chocolate bars at Max Chocolatier Lucerne Switzerland

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.

live chocolate making demonstration at Camille Block chocolate factory museum visitor center Switzerland

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.

chocolate factory machines at Alprose chocolate factory Switzerland

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.

Honold chocolate tram in Zürich Switzerland

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)

storefront for Teuscher chocolate shop in Zurich Switzerland

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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LINDT HOME OF CHOCOLATE

Schokoladenplatz 1 8802 Kilchberg Switzerland

Pilot Plant

An interactive journey of discovery in the chocolate museum

Did you know that you used to be able to pay for things with cocoa beans? You can find out how this came about, and many other fascinating facts all about chocolate in our exhibition, the multimedia chocolate tour. Experience the world of chocolate with all your senses: from its creation and cultural significance to chocolate tastings. School classes can only visit the chocolate tour with a complimentary guide.

Chocolate tour with audioguide

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 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.

Cocoa cultivation

Cocoa is the origin of chocolate and its main ingredient. Cocoa has a long journey to take before it is processed into chocolate. Come with us on a journey to Ghana and watch our cocoa farmers at work.

The cocoa tree produces the most important raw material for chocolate

Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

The interactive history of chocolate experience. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate history

Join us as we travel to Central America to discover the secrets of chocolate dating back thousands of years. Witness Spanish explorers bringing the exotic drink back to the royal courts of Europe – and how it gradually conquers the rest of the world from there.

The Swiss pioneers

How is it that the small, mountainous country in the heart of Europe, became the ultimate “capital of chocolate”? There are many different answers to this. Meet the Swiss pioneers whose inventions revolutionize the world of chocolate in the 19th century.

Part of the chocolate tour pays tribute to the Swiss chocolate pioneers

Inventive spirit of the Swiss chocolate pioneers. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate tasting in the Lindt Home of Chocolate. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

Chocolate tasting

Discover the great variety of LINDOR and let yourself be seduced by the creamy melting filling, covered in the finest Lindt chocolate. Created with love and passion by the Lindt Maîtres Chocolatiers.

Chocolate production

In chocolate production, the experience and passion of Master Chocolatiers meet the latest technology and efficient machines. Follow every step of the process that transforms the beans into cocoa liquor, then into liquid chocolate, and finally into perfect bars and pralines.

Find out more about chocolate production here. / Exhibition Design: ATELIER BRÜCKNER

The pilot plant shows you exactly what happens in a real chocolate factory

The large pilot plant

The pilot plant is at the heart of everything our engineers and researchers do in the Lindt Home of Chocolate. Here we reveal the secrets of how our incomparable chocolate is made and show you what happens in our real chocolate factory. Follow new products as they are created.

Chocolate, Schokolade, chocolat, cioccolato or qiaokèlì?

A Lindt Master Chocolatier invites you on a journey of discovery into the world of chocolate via audio guide. Every time you reach a whisk symbol, the Master Chocolatier will explain something important, exciting or interesting to you. The interactive tour is available in the following languages:

German & English (additional audio guide for children)

Your personal guided tour through the chocolate museum

«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 tasting of creamy melting LINDOR creations with a Maître Chocolatier, we also offer you the exclusive opportunity to taste ingredients and preliminary products of chocolate production. Dive into the world of chocolate.

Our opening times

Monday to Sunday

10.00 am – 7.00 pm

Last entry to the museum is one hour before closing.

Book your ticket in advance

Due to high demand, we kindly ask you to book your ticket online in advance. Check the current availability here .

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5 Top Spots For Chocolate In Geneva By Forbes Travel Guide Correspondent Michael Cervin

April 26, 2016

Some Of Teuscher’s All-Natural Treats Photo Courtesy of Teuscher

Switzerland is the place to stock up on quality chocolate — the country’s history with the candy dates back to the early 1800s. In Geneva , hundreds of sweet concoctions are turned out every day by 30 chocolate masters. Many of the shops are located within a short proximity to each other, so it’s possible to create your own chocolate walking tour. Here are our picks for the most delicious spots.

Favarger Seven generations of the Favarger family have been making chocolate since 1826. Today, they perform the entire chocolate-making process in house, from selecting the cocoa beans to roasting, grinding and blending them.

Favarger’s Chocolate Race Car, Photo Courtesy of Favarger

The result is a selection of treats like their best-selling Heritage bar (flavors range from dark chocolate with apricots to traditional milk chocolate). You also can choose from a drinking chocolate and specialty items such as the chocolate and pralines.

Favarger also offers guided tours and chocolate workshops where you craft your own creations. Additionally, the company is UTZ Certified, meaning it has the stamp of approval from the largest sustainable-growing certification for coffee and cocoa in the world.

Du Rhône Chocolatier Shortly after this store was founded in 1875, demand for its pralines was so high that, allegedly, horse-drawn carriages crowded the street unwilling to move until they got their chocolate fix.

Over the years, Du Rhône became a favorite with the likes of Grace Kelly, Winston Churchill and culinary critics around the world. Many fell in love with the house specialty, mocca glacé (a coffee-infused chocolate), but you’ll also find truffles, hot chocolate and a hazelnut-chocolate spread.

The main shop is in Geneva, but cities like London , Taipei and Riyadh also have boutiques.

Teuscher Dolf Teuscher began making chocolates more than 70 years ago. Today, the brand boasts of using all-natural ingredients and shipping craft chocolates around the globe. Teuscher has 100-plus varieties, using original recipes that have been handed down over the generations.

While the champagne truffles may be the best-sellers, your taste buds won’t want to overlook the pink peppercorn chocolate bars, the seasonal Easter bunnies or the line of sugar-free chocolates — which uses fruit sweetener — available in bar and biscuit form. Another perennial favorite is the Schokoladentorte, a moist chocolate cake made with wheat flour.

Stettler’s Sweets, Photo Courtesy of Stettler

Stettler Though the chocolate company, founded in 1947 by Paul Stettler, is more than willing to be adventurous with some of its offerings (like basil or rose water truffles), traditional flavors still reign. The almond-studded chocolates are heavenly. Orange peel chocolates have a burst of citrus. You will even find chocolate croissants.

Other specialties created by this chocolatier include the classic Pavés de Genève (Geneva paving stones), which are cubed pieces of chocolate truffle dusted with cocoa powder. French and English tours tempt you even more.

Auer Chocolatier Opened by Henri Auer in 1939, this company remains a family-run business that sits in its original location. The specialties of the house are made by hand, and all the truffles, including the black truffle, are hand-coated.

Be sure to seek out the ganaches, which have a praline and cream center with chocolate coating. The divine Grenoble version is topped with half walnuts.

Still, Auer may be best known for its Amandes Princesse, a delightful collection of roasted almonds, enrobed with milk chocolate and sprinkled with cocoa powder.

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6 Best Places to Check Out for Chocolate Lovers in Geneva

Geneva's renowned chocolatiers make the city a must-see destination for chocolate lovers from all over the world. Geneva is a city renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage and, of course, its divine chocolate treats. Nestled in the heart of cobbled streets and historic districts are some of the finest chocolate shops, each with its own unique style and tasty creations.

Geneva's sweet secret: the watchmaking city's chocolate history

The history of chocolate in Geneva goes back many centuries, and is closely linked to Switzerland's history as a renowned chocolate-producing nation. As early as the 17th century, cocoa began to be imported to Europe from the Spanish colonies in Latin America, and Geneva quickly became an important center for the cocoa trade due to its strategic position and close trade links with Spain.

In the 18th century, chocolate became a popular beverage in Geneva society, and chocolate factories began to spring up in the city. In 1819, François-Louis Cailler opened the first Swiss chocolate factory in Vevey, marking the beginning of the modern Swiss chocolate industry. Shortly afterwards, other chocolate pioneers, such as Philippe Suchard in Neuchâtel and Kohler in Zurich, contributed to the growth of the industry.

Geneva's chocolate history is also marked by iconic names. In 1826, Jacques Foulquier, a well-known chocolate confectioner, decided to make chocolate by hand in his Geneva store, thus paving the way for artisanal chocolate production in the city. Later, Jean-Samuel Favarger took over the running of his father-in-law's chocolate factory and founded "Chocolats Favarger".

After this delicious introduction, we hope to have sparked your gourmet curiosity. To facilitate your exploration of these chocolate delights, we've prepared an overview of six major Chocolate Houses established in Geneva, worth visiting during your stay.

Favarger Chocolatier: Tradition, Excellence and Swiss Passion

To experience the traditional craftsmanship of Swiss chocolate, visit Favarger Chocolatier . Founded in 1826, this historic chocolate shop has delighted chocolate lovers with its exquisite creations for generations. Among Favarger's must-try products are the Avelines, delicate hazelnut pralines coated in creamy milk chocolate. Another iconic creation from Favarger is the Nougaline, conceived by the innovative minds of the House in 1932. This exclusive specialty combines three textures in perfect harmony: a creamy praline core, wrapped in a crunchy nougatine shell, all enveloped in a thin layer of milk chocolate. A true delight that will surely win you over!

Charlie Ganache: The Chocolate Artisan

Charlie Ganache tells a story of passion for chocolate and respect for artisanal craftsmanship. From the harvesting of cocoa pods to the meticulous gestures of the chocolate artisans, each step is marked by an absolute commitment to quality. They select the finest ingredients, from single-origin grand crus to yuzu ganaches and Piedmont hazelnut pralines, creating sophisticated recipes with 100% natural ingredients. At Charlie Ganache, each creation narrates a tale of passion and excellence, offering customers an unforgettable chocolate experience.

La Bonbonnière: The Jewel Box of Sweets

Founded in 1921 under the name "Confiserie WERDER," La Bonbonnière has been a renowned chocolate institution for nearly a century. Acquired by Madame Bischof at the end of the war, it was renamed and quickly became synonymous with quality and impeccable service. Under the stewardship of the Allombert and then the Marguerat families, this tradition of excellence continues.

Today, Yvan Loubet and Cédric Rahm carry on this legacy with passion. With 14 years of experience at La Bonbonnière, they have taken over the business to inject new vitality into this establishment. Their ambition is to blend ancestral know-how with a contemporary approach, thus offering their clients an unmatched gourmet experience. La Bonbonnière provides a wide selection of delights, ranging from ganaches and pralines to Geneva pavés, Valais Kirsch cherries, ginger sticks, and candied orange peels. To cater to all preferences, their assortments include "vegan" and "gluten-free" options.

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Sweetzerland: For a Chocolate Journey

Rooted in Swiss tradition, Sweetzerland handcrafts its delicacies in its Geneva workshop, showcasing authentic expertise and a commitment to quality. Each confection is meticulously crafted, with a special focus on ethical and local ingredients. Certified organic, Sweetzerland is dedicated to making treats free from preservatives, emphasizing the freshness of their products. Explore their range of seasonal creations, truffle boxes, candied fruits, and much more, and be charmed by their world.

Guillaume Bichet: The Art of Elevating Chocolate

Experience the refined world of Guillaume Bichet , a renowned artisan chocolatier and pastry chef in Geneva. Since opening his shop, Guillaume Bichet has combined passion and perfection in every creation. With an artistic and technical approach, he has pushed the boundaries of innovation, offering unique chocolates and pastries. Guided by a constant quest for excellence and a commitment to the values of sustainable development, he has succeeded in creating unforgettable experiences, in which every flavor is enhanced with finesse. In his shops, you can enjoy a variety of chocolate delights such as Lemon Basil Ganache, Maracuja, or Raspberry.

La Maison du Rhône: Exceptional Chocolate Craftsmanship

Since 1875, La Maison du Rhône has been a renowned chocolate institution known for its high-quality creations. Located in the heart of Geneva, it upholds Swiss traditions by producing artisanal chocolates in its workshop. The chocolates are customized and hand-packed. Since the very beginning, La Maison du Rhône has captivated a prestigious clientele, including Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, and J.F. Kennedy, with its fascinating recipes and delicate pralines. Their vision is to introduce you to rare cocoa beans, unique recipes, and artisanal customizations, in a world where excellence meets tradition.

Indeed, Geneva is THE dream destination for those among us with a sweet tooth. You won't be able to resist for long, so let yourself be tempted by the magical world of chocolate as you explore the city's unique chocolate shops. To make this experience even more special, consider indulging in the chocolate TukTuk tours offered by Welo. During these tours, you can visit three chocolateries and taste a variety of chocolates, all while being accompanied by your own private chauffeur. This original getaway will reveal all the secrets and behind-the-scenes of making these little chocolate treasures!

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If you’re looking to go on a Geneva chocolate tasting tour then you have come to the right place and you have traveled to the right place too.

Switzerland is famous for its Swiss chocolate and there is nothing quite like having a taste of it in the delicious local chocolate shops around Geneva.

Join me as I run through all the excellent chocolate shops around Geneva so you can go on a self-guided chocolate tasting tour and sample the delights of some of the best chocolatiers in Switzerland.

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A fantastic chocolate shop in Geneva where you can taste quality chocolate in the form of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, delicious truffles, and lots more is Stettler.

Founded on Avenue Blanc by chocolatier Paul Stettler in 1947, this is one of the oldest chocolate tasting spots in Geneva and a great place to start your chocolate tasting tour of Geneva.

You will find a huge range of chocolates to try in this establishment from adventurous creations such as rose water truffles and basil truffles to more traditional offerings like the delicious almond stuffed milk chocolate and dark chocolate.

You also can’t leave without trying the magical chocolate croissants and the orange peel chocolate that simply bursts with flavor in your mouth.

The chocolate that this small shop is famous for is its Pavé de Genève (Geneva paving stones). These are quite exquisite chocolate truffles that are dusted with cocoa powder and are softer chocolate that melts in your mouth and needs to be kept in the fridge.

With a melting point of 17 celsius and ingredients like cocoa butter, coconut oil, butter and cocoa powder, they are simply heavenly.

Du Rhône Chocolatier

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If you only want to visit one chocolate spot while visiting Geneva then you should probably go to Du Rhône on Rue Du Rhône of Geneva. This shop was established over 140 years ago and is caked in tradition and is now an icon of Swiss chocolate.

It is said that in the late 1800s, their praline chocolates were so popular that horse-drawn carriages would pile up in traffic and refuse to clear a path for others until they got their chocolate.

Du Rhône was created by Monsieur Pertuiset and his quality chocolate was a favorite of the likes of Winston Churchill and Grace Kelly plus the world’s best chocolate critics. The milk chocolate and dark chocolate were so popular that some original recipes went missing, and since then they are now guarded under lock and key.

Today, this amazing chocolate producer is run by Joel Fradkoff and Joël Dicker who brought the Du Rhône name back to life and are creating some incredible chocolate that everyone loves. In the shop, you will find amazing specialty chocolates in the form of marc de dôle, carré amer, and mocca glacé plus some delicious hot chocolate too.

Auer Chocolatier

Auer was established way back in 1939 by the one and only Henri Auer and is a Geneva chocolate tasting spot that is still run by the Auer family and is still in the exact same location as where it started in 1939.

The specialties created in this amazing chocolate spot are all made by hand and they are most famous for their truffles, high cocoa content, and creamy alcohol-filled fillings. It doesn’t stop here though and you will find a huge range of specialty chocolate to try here.

If you prefer smooth chocolate with less cocoa beans that has a milder creamier taste to it like praline and milk chocolate.

One of this shop’s most famous offerings is Amandes Princesse – roasted almonds covered in milk chocolate and cocoa. The ganaches are filled with praline and cream, and some are even topped with walnuts.

The one chocolate that Auers takes most seriously is their “Pavé Glacé of Geneva” which was designed by Henri Auer in 1940. These together with the other 50 options make this an amazing place to dip into chocolate heaven while in Geneva.

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The Favarger chocolate factory has been making incredibly delightful chocolates for almost 200 years. They started out in 1826 and they still follow the same in-house process from selecting each cocoa bean to roasting and adding them to their famous recipes.

It won’t surprise you to hear that Favarger are one of the best-known chocolatiers in Switzerland and you can choose to either visit their chocolate tasting bar or have a guided tour around the factory where you can join a workshop and create your own variety of chocolate.

I would highly recommend going to the chocolate tasting bar as it is quite an experience. The layout is stunning with warm furnishings, great music, a lovely atmosphere, and has some of the best chocolate you might ever taste.

You will find everything from specialty hot chocolate to crunchy praline, melting Praslin, heart-shaped ganaches, and lots, lots more. You will be able to taste over 40 different chocolates in a single tasting evening.

Honestly, your taste buds will not be prepared for what they are about to experience, and you should book ahead as this place is very popular.

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Teuscher, of Dolf Teuscher is a chocolate shop that was started around the 1950s and grew to be a bit of a global chocolate titan that today shops over 100 different types of gourmet chocolates around the world.

Teuscher chocolates are all made using the original recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation through the Teuscher family and the quality is hard to beat. They are most famous for their champagne truffles, and they are exquisite but there are lots more to try too.

One of their specialty chocolates that stands out to me is their pink chocolate bars that are made with peppercorns. If you like chili chocolate, you should try some of these. You should also try out their Schokoladentorte which is a super moist cake that is to die for.

Teuscher only uses all-natural ingredients for their chocolates so you know that they are as healthy as chocolate can be, some are even sugar-free and use fruit sweetener instead. They are also super sustainable too.

This is a must-visit chocolate spot in Geneva, even if it is just for the champagne truffles.

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Ladurée is more than a chocolate spot, it is a one-stop shop for a huge range of incredibly tasty delights from decadent pastries to chocolates, sweets, ice creams, jam, honey, and their most famous creations are their macarons.

Having a cup of their famous hot chocolate is a must when visiting in winter, their ice creams and sorbets make summer days even more heavenly, and their macarons are some of the best in the world.

Their chocolate macarons are crunchy on the outside and come with a pistachio ganache filling or even a violet-flavored filling. There are lots more to choose from too, from milk chocolate to white chocolate rose fillings or even raspberry-flavored fillings.

I would highly recommend stopping in to buy a box of chocolates, and macarons, sample the ice cream and more. You can then take a stroll around Lake Geneva and be transported into Swiss chocolatey heaven while gazing across the Alps.

Chocolaterie ARN

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Chocolaterie ARN has been making incredible chocolates for more than 70 years over three different family generations. Located on Place du Bourg-de-Four with a stunning terrace overlooking amazing views of Geneva, there isn’t a better place to taste some chocolate in Geneva.

They are incredibly famous for their hot chocolates, homemade pralines, and Geneva pavers, but you can also sample from the magical pastries, caramels, truffles, and more. The artwork on their praline is amazing and each features a view of Geneva.

While hanging out on the beautiful terrace you can overlook Geneva with a great cup of tea or coffee, sample their ice cream cups, or really go into your chocolate-loving self and try a little bit of everything.

La Bonbonnière

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La Bonbonnière has been an artisanal chocolate spot in Geneva since way back in 1921 and was originally called “Confiserie Werder” until it was bought by Madame Bischof after the second world war who changed the name.

It was Madame Bischof who put this place on the chocolate map and made it famous before handing it on to the likes of the Allombert family and then the Marguerat family. Today it is run by Cédric Rahm and Yvan Loubet, who maintain the excellence of the past and create incredible chocolate.

They only use the best ingredients from hand selecting and roasting their cocoa beans which are sustainably sourced to lots more. The range of chocolates they make is quite astounding and you can find everything from candied orange sweets to ginger sticks, ganaches, and pralines.

You can also choose from vegan chocolates and gluten-free products to awesome pastries, biscuits, desserts, pies, and lots more.

Tasting all these amazing chocolates is one thing but the atmosphere of the shop is another. You couldn’t find a more friendly vibe, setting, and great service too.

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Swiss chocolate factories: 7 places you’d hate to miss

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The Swiss like to think they make the best chocolate in the world.

Bold statement, I know.

But I don't think it's too far fetched. After all, who doesn't love a good handful of Lindor chocolates or a creamy Ragusa bar?

And while certain other chocolate nations, like for instance the Belgians, might disagree here, there's no denying that Swiss chocolate is simply delicious .

It comes as no surprise that our annual chocolate intake is quite remarkable. In 2023, the Swiss consumed an impressive 9.5 kg of chocolate per capita. As opposed to 5.8 kg in Belgium and 0.9 kg in Greece.

So if you consider yourself a chocolate lover, Switzerland is perfect for you. Find out where you can dig right in and try to compete with our super unhealthy and completely over the top chocolate consumption that accounts for over 50'000 calories a year...😏

1. Maison Cailler in Broc

Cailler is Switzerland's oldest chocolate brand and has its origin in Vevey, a little town by Lake Geneva. It dates all the way back to 1819, which means they just recently celebrated their 200-year anniversary.

After a few ups and downs (personal and financial), Cailler moved their production from Vevey to their current location in Broc. To learn everything about the history of this family business, drop by their visitors' centre called Maison Cailler .

Maison Cailler in Broc is well worth a visit if you're in the Gruyère region.

An interactive tour walks you through the history of Chocolat Cailler. It also introduces you to some fundamental chocolate-making facts, lets you watch their chocolate production firsthand and offers plenty of tasting opportunities .

As always, they're saving the best for last. The final room, right before the factory store, is everything you've hoped for. And more.

This mouth-watering all-you-can-eat selection of Cailler chocolates makes it impossible to stop. I know it did for me.

You probably won't be able to stop here...

After all, why would you...?

Keep this final stop in mind as you arrive at the first tasting station and wonder why you should hold back on those roasted almonds. They're delicious. But you'll want to leave enough room for what's to come.

In case you're interested in joining a chocolate-making class, reserve your spot for a workshop at their atelier du chocolat .

Watch the Cailler chocolate production line.

Make your own chocolate at one of their workshops.

How do you get there?

Maison Cailler is situated in Broc, a village in the Canton of Fribourg. To get there by public transport , make your way to Bulle and transfer to the direct train to Broc-Fabrique.

How much does it cost?

Admission for Maison Cailler is 17 CHF . If you like to book your ticket online and reserve your spot, you can do so right here *.

However, if you have a Swiss Travel Pass , you get into this yummy chocolate factory for free .

2. Camille Bloch in Courtelary

Camille Bloch is the company behind my two absolute favourites when it comes to chocolate. Ragusa and Torino.

Their visitors' centre in Courtelary is a fantastic place to buy all different kinds of tasty chocolate creations. The Camille Bloch exhibition doesn't stop at telling you about the ups and downs of this family business since its early beginnings in 1926.

It also includes a mouth-watering demo station, where two chocolatiers make Ragusa and Torino bars right in front of you. Needless to say you'll be able to taste their delicious outcome only minutes after it's finished.

Watch the pros make delicious Ragusa chocolate.

The freshest Ragusa you'll ever taste.

If you're looking for a special gift, you can engrave your own Ragusa bar at the factory store. It's a little pricy but for 23.50 CHF, you get 450 g of Ragusa chocolate with your engraving with up to 30 letters.

They also offer several workshops where you get to create your own chocolate bar. To reserve your spot, head to their workshop site .

Torino bars after the "chocolate shower".

Shop till you drop after the tour.

Camille Bloch have their visitors' centre in Courtelary, a village in the Canton of Bern. To get there by public transport , head to Biel and catch the train for La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Admission to the Camille Bloch visitor centre is 15 CHF . You can buy the tickets up front when you get there as I haven't been able to find an online channel for this one.

3. Maestrani's Chocolarium in Flawil

Like Cailler, Maestrani has its origin back in the 19th century. Since its foundation in 1852, they've had plenty of time to bring their recipes to perfection and today, it's impossible to imagine a Swiss supermarket without their Munz, Minor and Maestrani creations.

Apart from making chocolate in all shapes and sizes, Maestrani also produces a wide array of other sweet treats. Like for instance their fruit jelly , which is especially popular around Easter. Or those sticky Caramel bars that'll mercilessly glue your jaw together after the first bite.

Learn how happiness finds its way into chocolate at Maestrani's Chocolarium in Flawil.

In 2004, after decades of running their production in St. Gallen , Maestrani moved to Flawil and opened the Chocolarium in 2017. This interactive museum mainly focuses on explaining how happiness finds its way into chocolate . After all, that's the burning question here, isn't it?

Additionally, a one-hundred-metres long chocolate machine lets you take a glimpse of their production firsthand, before you arrive at quite a generous tasting station .

Chocolarium also offers a variety of workshops to help you perfect your chocolate-making skills.

Milk a cow...

...or spend some quality time with the chocolate fountains.

Getting to Flawil by train takes around 50 minutes from Zurich and 20 minutes from St. Gallen. At Flawil station, catch bus No. 741 or 767 and get off at "Flawil, Maestrani".

Admission to the Chocolarium is 14 CHF . However, if you have a Swiss Travel Pass , you get in for free . You can buy your ticket online to reserve your spot.

4. Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg

The brand-new Lindt visitors’ centre, which carries the poetic name Home of Chocolate , opened its doors in September 2020. And it certainly lives up to its name. Walk through the main entrance and you’ll find yourself in front of the world’s tallest freestanding chocolate fountain . It is over nine metres (30 feet) tall and has roughly 1.4 tonnes of chocolate pumping through its veins.

The world's tallest freestanding chocolate fountain at Lindt pumps 1.4 tonnes of chocolate through its system.

After grabbing your ticket, passing the fountain and storing your bag and jacket in a locker, you start your tour through the history of chocolate. The museum contains several rooms explaining everything you need to know.

After the historical part, you get eased into the tasting section . If you’ve ever wanted to eat as many Lindor balls as you can or have spoonfuls of chocolate fresh from the fountain, here’s your chance to shine.

The Lindt museum guides you through the process of making chocolate

Chocolate fountains are the best!

If you still have it in you after the tour, go for a spin in their gigantic Lindt shop. Even if it’s just to take a look at this enormous selection and grab another sample or two.

The Lindt visitors’ centre is in Kilchberg, roughly 20 minutes from Zurich main station. You can either go by bus, train or even catch the passenger ship at Bürkliplatz in Zurich.

Admission is 15 CHF , which includes an audio guide for your self-guided tour as well as heaps of tasting opportunities. They also offer guided tours and chocolate-making classes. You can book your ticket online here *.

5. House of Läderach in Bilten

Dating back to 1962, Läderach is still a fairly new fish in town. But don't be fooled. Just because they haven't been around for over a century doesn't mean their skills are any less perfected.

Actually, the opposite is true. In 2018, the grandson of the company's founder won the title of world chocolate master. They know their trade.

In many ways, the Läderach creations are a lot more exquisite than your typical chocolate bar. This family business is mostly famous for their artisanal broken chocolate , which they spice up with all kinds of interesting ingredients like candied oranges, caramelised almonds, roasted hazelnuts, cashews, strawberries, pistachios and many more. You're really spoiled for choice here.

The famous Läderach chocolate comes in all variations imaginable.

Find out who provides Läderach with their cacao beans at Home of Läderach in Bilten.

Like Lindt, Läderach opened its new visitors' centre in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. They've only been welcoming guests since November 2020. It actually still smelled of fresh paint when I went to check it out 😀

You can visit House of Läderach either with a guided tour or on your own. In my opinion, both options are a fantastic opportunity to learn everything about their history as well as the chocolate-making process. They even have a viewing room inside the factory , from where your tour guide explains what is happening in which machine.

The highlight of the visitors' centre has to be the three-part chocolate fountain – which has dark, milk and white chocolate streaming down the same fountain.

Watch the different stages of chocolate-making at the Läderach factory...

... and go crazy over their chocolate fountain.

To take the Läderach tour, you need to head to Bilten in the Canton of Glarus. From Zurich, catch the train to Ziegelbrücke or Siebnen-Wangen and transfer to the Postauto bus to Bilten, Grabenstrasse.

Visiting only the chocolate museum costs 5 CHF per person and it takes roughly 30 minutes to see the whole thing. If you're interested in a museum visit including the option to decorate your own chocolate bar, it's 20 CHF .

Guided tours are also available and they start at 50 CHF per person.

6. Aeschbach's ChocoWorld in Root

Aeschbach Chocolatier is another family business that hasn't been around for too long. They date back to 1972 and like Läderach, their creations are different from your typical supermarket chocolate.

They pride themselves on their handmade products and are famous for their delicious Bsetzistei (cobblestones). Or have you ever seen one of those golden or silver chocolate coins? Those are another Swiss childhood memory that has its origin at Aeschbach.

At ChocoWorld near Lucerne, they take you on a tour through the history of chocolate. Follow a cacao bean's journey all the way from bean to chocolate and smell, taste and learn about the manufacturing of Aeschbach's delicacies.

You also get to watch the chocolatiers doing what they do best and ask them all your burning questions . For a hands-on experience, book their ChocoWorld Plus offer and create your own Aeschbach chocolate bar.

ChocoWorld near Lucerne takes you on a journey through the history of chocolate. (Photo credit: Aeschbach)

ChocoWorld is very close to Lucerne. Catch the train from Lucerne to Baar and get off at Root D4. Weird name for a train station, I know. 🙂 You'll find ChocoWorld right next to it.

Admission for the "normal" ChocoWorld is 15 CHF. To create your own 200g chocolate bar, you'll pay an extra 10 CHF .

7. Funky Chocolate Club in Interlaken

Have you ever wanted to join an all-you-can-eat chocolate workshop ? Then Funky Chocolate Club is for you.

Even though this place isn't a factory with a visitors' centre like the ones we just talked about, they deserve to be mentioned in this post. Especially because they're situated in Interlaken, one of Switzerland's main tourist destinations.

Don't miss out on paying Funky Chocolate Club a visit when you're in Interlaken. (Photo credit: Funky Chocolate Club, Interlaken)

If you're in the area, don't leave without paying their beautiful store a visit or joining one of their legendary chocolate-making classes.

Funky Chocolate Club offers several daily workshops, where you get to create your own masterpiece and learn how to taste chocolate like a pro. At the end of this one-hour class, you get to walk away with 4oog of your own handmade chocolate .

To book your spot at Funky Chocolate Club, head to their website .

My best friend and I giving our all at tempering chocolate...

The result of our one-hour chocolate making class.

Funky Chocolate Club is conveniently located in the centre of Interlaken .

Joining a workshop costs 69 CHF . This includes an action-packed one-hour class and 400g of your own chocolate to take with you.

What about Toblerone?

You're probably wondering what happened to the world-famous, triangular chocolate bars that get sold in pretty much every airport and supermarket across the world and are famous for being typically Swiss?

Sad story, actually.

Toblerone isn't being made in Switzerland anymore. In 2023, the production was moved to Slovakia and the brand has therefore lost its right to claim to be "of Switzerland". And it lost the iconic Matterhorn as its symbol, too. So if you now read "established in Switzerland" and see some random mountain top on the packaging, that's because it's not produced in Switzerland anymore.

But even before that happened, it wasn't possible to visit their factory. All the better that you've got all these yummy alternatives, right?

The Toblerone packaging before it lost its right to display the famous Matterhorn on the packaging

I hope this post has given you an idea about which Swiss chocolate factories you can visit while you're here. And which brands to try when you find yourself in front of a chocolate shelf at the supermarket , overwhelmed by the many choices... 😊

I'm excited to find out how you're doing in your journey to clock in those 50'000+ chocolate-calories by the way if you like to share your experience in the comments below.

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My mouth is literally watering while reading this post! I love it! As a huge chocolate lover, I now have the perfect guide for my chocolate addiction! I can’t wait to head to Switzerland to visit each and every place!

Thank you Chelsey 🙂 And have fun checking out all the chocolate places when you come to Switzerland.

Hello Seraina,

When I was young, I remember the smell of chocolate at the Suchard factory in Serrières, beside the city of Neuchâtel, but that site has been closed for quite a while. You mentioned the Frey brand which we find in the Migros stores, and I was wondering if you have investigated the MaxHavelaar chocolate that we can buy in the Coop stores. I have my favourites (the Crémant and the Orange ones) and these are produced at the Halba factory near Zurich. Here is an interesting video about Chocolats Halba. https://youtu.be/kyVe7ngAByU I looked at the company website but could not find anything about visits. Nevertheless, their chocolate is delicious and is Fairtrade.

Thank you so much for your comment. Actually, I didn‘t research the Max Havelaar chocolate. I only went for the brands that have a visitors‘ centre so people can go see and taste something. But I just went to Chocolarium again yesterday, and Maestrani chocolate is also fairtrade.

Good taste! Orange chocolate is also among my favourites. Have you tried the Lindt orange chocolate? It‘s so delicious…

Thanks again for your comment and sorry it‘s taken me so long to reply!

Is there any chocolate company in Switzerland that accommodates those with allergies to tree nuts (all nuts except peanuts)? Or partially does so? Some in the US accommodate with their dark chocolate products.

Absolutely, every Swiss chocolate company offers chocolate with and without nuts. The variety of chocolate in any Swiss supermarket is so big here that you will definitely find something you‘re not allergic to.

Hi , I am allergic to milk . It’s the cow protein that bothers me. If you use milk powder how is that made and does it have cow protein that I am allergic to. Denise

Dear Denise I‘m afraid if you‘re allergic to cow milk, milk powder won‘t be any good for you either as that‘s basically just dehydrated milk.

Toblerone is owned by Philip Morris…..

Thanks for sharing this delicious & mouth-watering article especially the ways that you have covered to reach there. I checked-out some of these places during my trip to Switzerland with the family and kids. The experience was awesome!!!

I’m happy you enjoyed the Swiss chocolate factories. After all, what’s not to love about them, right? 🙂

Also a very good Swiss authentic chocolate in CIMANORMA 🍫 My family and friends since we have discovered, it is the only chocolate we like ❤️️and the ingredients used are all organic and bio 🍃

Thank you for sharing such a fantastic blog!

Best regards, Dinesen Hessellund

You‘re very welcome 🙂

Hello there Seraina! As a Swiss living abroad and working in the travel industry, I was very interested to find your site. I was a bit surprised that your article on Chocolate Factories had missed another notable, albeit more modern example: Alprose. I had visited some 25 years ago and was uncertain if they were still around and open to visitors. I was pleased to learn that they are: https://alprose.ch/en/chocolate-experience/

Another reason to enjoy the Ticino! Hopefully this helps support your site and may help me when we can resume traveling with greater freedom. All the best, Mark

Dear Mark Thank you so much for your comment and for your tip about Alprose. This will definitely help my site. I’ve personally never been there but I’ve just put it on my list. Next time I go to Ticino, I’ll definitely check them out and update this post. All the best to you, too. Seraina

I saw this comment and I just visit Alprose factory today. It is pretty small and they don't explain much about the history and about chocolate. The degustation is also poor (5 types to try). I preferred Lindt, Maison Cailler and Chocolarium.

We do love Swiss Chocolate too. 🙂 In this article, I wrote a list with sone Hidden gems in Central Switzerland –

https://www.switzerlandtravelfamily.com/14-suesse-erlebnisse-fuer-familien-schokoladenfabrik-schweiz/

I hope you like it. Best regards, Aline

Hey that‘s such a cool list Aline! Thanks for sharing. I think I still have some checking out of places to do 😉

Can you please tell me where the Schmerling chocolate factory is located and if they also have factory tours etc?

Hi Josh, sorry for the late reply. I have never heard of Schmerling before and upon research, I can’t find anything about their factory or the possibility to visit it. Sorry.

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Have you ever dreamed of visiting a real Swiss Chocolate factory? At Maison Cailler, our chocolate factory in Broc, we invite you to explore the world of Cailler. Learn about our chocolate through a multi-sensory experience, meet our chocolatiers, and create your own chocolates at our chocolate workshops.

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A sweet adventure awaits you at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory in Broc. Explore the story of our chocolate through a series of interactive, multisensory experiences. You may uncover a few secrets along the way.

Chocolate workshops

At our chocolate workshop, our chocolate experts explain the art of tempering and ganache-making. You’ll learn to make your own chocolate works of art at the Cailler chocolate factory, which you can then take home with you as a souvenir to savor. Book a workshop online now and create your own chocolate dream!

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Step back in time with friends and family in our vintage train escape game. Here, you’ll be tasked with solving numerous challenges. A delicious reward from Maison Cailler awaits the bravest ones at the end of this unforgettable journey.

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Have you ever dreamed of visiting a chocolate factory in Switzerland? At Maison Cailler, we invite you to explore the world of Cailler at our chocolate factory in Broc. Here you can meet our chocolatiers and learn about the history of the Cailler chocolate factory through interactive games and tours. You can also experience the art of making chocolate firsthand at one of our workshops.

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Visit La Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory near Gruyères

The chocolate factory of Cailler in Broc near Gruyères in Fribourg is a pleasant day trip from Lake Geneva that combines well with visiting the old town and Château de Gruyères.

La Maison Cailler welcomes visitors to one of Switzerland’s oldest and most important chocolate factories. During the factory tour, visitors learn how chocolate came to Europe and how the Swiss refined the product. A small-scale, but still surprisingly large, chocolate production line can be seen in action while sampling is largely unsupervised. Chocolate workshops, also for children, may be reserved. A large Cailler shop sells the locally produced chocolate while a small café serves marvelous hot chocolate and small snacks. A nearby Nestlé Factory Outlet Shop has bargains on chocolates and foods produced by various companies in the Nestlé Group. The Cailler chocolate factory is family-friendly and children enter free with adults. Guided tours are also available from several Lake Geneva cities.

La Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc, Switzerland

A Large Branche at the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc

Cailler of Switzerland is one of the largest Swiss chocolate manufacturers and claims to be the oldest brand in the chocolate business. Cailler has been producing chocolate since 1819 (in Vevey) and since 1898 in Broc.

Cailler was the first manufacturer of chocolate slabs in the world. Cailler has been part of the Nestlé group since 1929 but still operates largely independently.

Broc and the chocolate factory area are clearly part of a modern industry. The main factory building shows industrial architectural lines from the early nineteenth century but has been sympathetically enlarged in more modern times. Railway lines ensure an environmentally friendly way to transport raw materials to the factory and chocolate to the market. Milk is mostly sourced locally.

Touring the Cailler Chocolate Factory near Gruyères, Switzerland

Branche Minis Production Line in the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc

A visit to the Cailler chocolate factory starts with a 20-minute multimedia animation show available in French, English, German, Spanish, and Chinese. (New groups depart every 4 minutes.) During the animation show, visitors learn the history of chocolate including its origins in Mexico, introduction to Europe by the Spanish conquistadores, acceptance by the pope as a wholesome drink, entry into the boudoirs of France (trust the French to take chocolate not only into the bedroom but actually consuming it in bed), and the refinement of chocolate by the Swiss during the nineteenth century. Doors open and lights switch on automatically to guide visitors along at a set pace.

Tasting Center at the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc, Switzerland

After the animation show, visitors are free to explore the rest of the factory open to visitors at leisure. Audio-guides explain the various aspects of growing cocoa and the production of chocolate.

A fully automated chocolate production line can be seen in action producing Mini Branches, one of Cailler’s most popular brands. Sampling is allowed at the end of the line – don’t overdo it here, the best stuff is served at the end of the tour.

Atelier du Chocolat at the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc

Visitors can glance through windows into the main factory floor before ending the tour with a degustation (tasting). Once again, the better chocolates and pralines are served nearer to the end. Sampling is largely unsupervised and Cailler is not stingy with its wares.

A cinema shows chocolate-related movies while a café has drinks and small snacks. It is possible to attend chocolate producing and cooking sessions in the Chocolate Studio (Atelier du Chocolat) but advance reservations are essential. Programs are also available for children, including birthday parties.

Chocolate Factory Outlet Shops for Cailler and Nestlé Products

Nestlé Factory Outlet Shop in Broc, Switzerland

The factory store has a large selection of Callier chocolates on sale, including famous brands such as Fémina, Ambassador, Frigor, and endless slabs of chocolate in various sizes and flavors. Prices here are near supermarket prices.

For true bargains head uphill to a small Nestlé Factory Outlet Shop that sells at vastly reduced prices chocolates and various other food products produced by companies in the Nestlé group. Unfortunately for non-locals, some of the best deals are often on frozen products! This store is right next to the train station about a block uphill from the chocolate factory main entrance. (Competitor Lindt recently opened a large chocolate factory outlet store in Aubonne Outlet Mall , while Nestlé has further shops in the region in amongst others Morges and Lausanne Crisier.)

Visiting the Cailler Chocolate Factory near Gruyères, Switzerland

Ambassador Pralines in the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc

La Maison Cailler is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm (closing at 6 pm from April to October). Last admission to the tour is an hour before closing time. The chocolaitière is open year-round and only closes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Admission to the chocolate factory is CHF12 for adults. Children under 16 enter free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Students, seniors, and groups of at least ten pay CHF9 per person and school groups CHF3 per child. The Swiss Museum Pass is accepted. Facilities are family-friendly and fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Wall of Cailler Slabs in the Chocolate Factory in Broc, Switzerland

Transportation to Cailler Chocolate Factory in Switzerland

La Maison Callier Chocolaterie is in the small town Broc near Gruyères and Bulle in canton Fribourg in western Switzerland. Getting to the chocolate factory is easiest by car – use the Autobahn highway A9 (Bern via Fribourg to Vevey on Lake Geneva) and exit at Bulle. Driving times are around 30 minutes from Fribourg or Montreux, 45 minutes from Bern or Lausanne, and 90 minutes from Geneva Airport.

The chocolate factory can also be reached on the regional train from Bulle. Trains arrive at least hourly – use the destination Broc Fabrique at the Swiss Railways timetable. Guided tours are also available from several Lake Geneva cities.

A very pleasant alternative is a day excursion on the Chocolate Train from Montreux. This Golden Pass train day trip includes first-class travel from Montreux to Gruyères, coffee and croissant on the train, a visit to a cheese factory, a visit to the Chateau de Gruyères, bus transfers, a visit to Cailler chocolate factory, and a Golden Pass train return to Montreux. The Chocolate Train operates from May to October on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and daily in July and August. Reservations are essential and connecting tours may be booked from amongst others Geneva or Lausanne .

A visit to the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc combines very well with a visit to the historic, wall-enclosed old town of Gruyères (Castle, HR Giger Museum , Tibet Museum ) and Les Bains de la Gruyère hot water springs day spa.

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