Alprose Chocolate Museum

The Alprose Chocolate Museum in Caslano, Switzerland, invites visitors to discover the wonderful world of chocolate manufacturing with all their senses. The interactive exhibition explains every production step, from the cocoa bean to the final chocolate product, and tells the history of chocolate manufacturing and the success story of Chocolat Alprose since 1957. A factory shop offers the entire Alprose range of chocolate products. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children can explore the interactive exhibition about chocolate manufacturing and enjoy the factory shop with the entire Alprose range. Kids aged 0 to 6 enter free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Food and drink
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits
    • Entrance fee: 5 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; the shop is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on 25/26 December and 1 January.
Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
09:00-17:00
Sunday
09:00-17:00

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
2 CHF
Adults aged 65 and over
2 CHF
Kids aged 7 to 16
0 CHF
Kids aged 0 to 6
1 CHF
Groups of 10 people or more, price per person

Contact

Webpage
alprose.ch
Email
museum@alprose.ch
Address
Via Rompada 36, 6987 Caslano

Access

Nearby stops

  • Caslano750 meters walking distance
  • Pura, Magliasina1250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
26m
Bellinzona
45m
Locarno
1h 9m
Zug
2h 1m
Luzern
2h 11m

FAQ

  • Is the chocolate production active during the weekend?
    No, production is not active during the weekend.
  • Can I pay in Euro at the museum?
    Yes, the museum also accepts payment in Euro.
  • How can I reserve a visit for a group?
    Groups are welcome to visit. For information or reservations, please send an email to museum@alprose.ch.
  • Is there an electric car charging station at the premises?
    Yes, a charging station for electric cars is available at the premises.

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