Interactive chocolate tour
Travel through cocoa-growing regions, early European chocolate culture and the development of modern Swiss chocolate.
Kilchberg · Near Zurich
Discover the world of Swiss chocolate.
A simple guide to the Lindt Home of Chocolate—an interactive museum where history, craft and the unmistakable taste of Swiss chocolate come together.
A landmark experienceMuseum · Tasting · Shop · Café
Cocoa origins
Swiss innovation
Master craft
Chocolate tasting
The museum
A story you can see, hear and taste.
Opened beside the historic Lindt & Sprüngli factory, the museum explores the journey from cocoa bean to finished chocolate and the ideas that made Switzerland famous for it.
Nine-metre chocolate fountain
The dramatic fountain in the entrance hall welcomes visitors with approximately 1,500 kilograms of flowing chocolate.
Tasting and craftsmanship
Sample chocolate during the tour, discover how it is made and watch skilled chocolatiers working with precision.
Swiss tradition
Innovation made delicious.
In 1879, Rodolphe Lindt transformed chocolate with the invention of conching, creating the refined, melting texture associated with Swiss chocolate today.
Plan your visit
Useful information before you go.
Check the official museum website before travelling for current availability and exceptional opening dates.
Opening hours
Daily
10:00–19:00
The last audio-guided museum tour begins at 17:30.
View official hours ↗Admission
Reserve your preferred time in advance.
The museum is popular throughout the year and available time slots can fill quickly.
Visitor information ↗Address
Schokoladenplatz 1
8802 Kilchberg
Switzerland · A short journey from central Zurich.
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A glimpse inside.
Illustrated placeholders for the fountain, chocolate tasting and chocolatier workshops.
The chocolate fountainPlaceholder
Chocolate tastingPlaceholder
Chocolatier workshopPlaceholder
Contact
Questions before your visit?
Contact the Lindt Home of Chocolate team directly for accessibility information, group visits, courses or general museum enquiries.
Official contact page ↗Telephone+41 44 716 20 00
Phone hoursMonday–Sunday, 09:00–18:00
AddressSchokoladenplatz 1, 8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland