If Switzerland is famous for anything, it is chocolate.
And if you want to experience Swiss chocolate at its absolute best, there is no place quite like the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich.
This museum and experience center is a paradise for chocoholics, families, and anyone who loves a little indulgence on their travels to Switzerland.
Just look at this insane chocolate fountain! And that is just the beginnning…
The Star of the Show: The Giant Chocolate Fountain
The world’s largest chocolate fountain is the first thing you will see when you step inside. Imagine over nine meters of flowing, melted Lindt chocolate cascading from a golden whisk. It is the ultimate welcome and sets the tone for the sweet adventure ahead.
And So Much More Is On Offer…
Explore the World of Chocolate
The museum is interactive and fun, making it just as enjoyable for kids as it is for adults. You will walk through the history of chocolate, from its ancient
Mayan origins to how it became a beloved Swiss tradition. Exhibits show you how cocoa beans are transformed into silky smooth chocolate, and you even get to peek into the production process.
The Tasting Experience
Let’s be honest—this is what most visitors are here for. The highlight is the tasting room, where you can sample Lindt chocolates to your heart’s content.
From creamy milk chocolate to rich dark blends, the variety is impressive, and yes, it is all included in your ticket.
Shop and Take Some Home
No visit would be complete without stopping at the Lindt Chocolate Shop, which happens to be the largest Lindt shop in the world. Stock up on truffles, pralines, and exclusive products you won’t find anywhere else.
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Yes indeed, Lindt has left no stone unturned in this masterpiece of a building that is all about chocolate lovers. Oh wait, there is one more thing…
Right in the center of the main hall is a 9-meter (28 ft) giant chocolate fountain oozing 1500 liters from Lindt’s signature whisk high above you. It is quite a sight to behold. Just a pity you can’t dip your finger in it. But you do get free chocolate samples on the museum tour. And lots of them. More on that later!
Details
| Address | Schokoladenplatz 1, Seestrasse 204, 8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland |
| Museum Opening Times | Monday to Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm |
| Museum Prices | Adult: 15 CHF Pensioner/Disabled/Student/Teens (over 15): 13 CHF Children (8-15): 10 CHF Children (0-7): Free Groups: See here |
| Lindt Shop Opening Times | Monday to Friday: 10 am – 7 pm Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm |
| Directions for Public Transport | Bus: number 165 from Bürkliplatz (bus stop: Lindt & Sprüngli) Train: S8 or S24 to Kilchberg station, then 10 minutes on foot Boat: number 3731 from Bürkliplatz to Kilchberg, then 10 minutes on foot |
| Directions by car | Freeway exit Thalwil-Rüschlikon Limited Parking at Seestrasse 204 Electric car charging: 6 spots |
| Accessibility | The Home of Chocolate is wheelchair accessible |
| Lockers & Coat Racks | Free lockers and coat racks on the ground floor |
Book Lindt Museum Tickets Ahead
The Lindt Museum is one of the most popular museums in Switzerland. Hundreds of people visit every day (and sometimes every hour!). If you want to avoid the lines when you arrive, book your ticket ahead and walk right in!
One of the best ways to do that is using the Viator website where you can choose your date and go. You can always cancel if you don’t want to go and you don’t have to pay until the day. How cool is that?
CHOCOLATERIA: Create Your Own Chocolates
There is also a chocolate-making course you can do here in the Lindt Chocolateria. Lindt Master Chocolatiers will help you assemble your own personal chocolate creation. There are a surprising number of options for chocolate making courses here from Lindt bars, pralines, and Christmas bears to truffles. Just be sure to book your course ahead of time for you Lindt chocolate making class.
Lindt Cafe
Once it’s time to put up your feet, you will find the Lindt Cafe right by the entrance on the left-hand side. Treat yourself to a cup of coffee, one of Lindt’s legendary hot chocolates, or a savory snack to keep you going.
