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Lindt Home of Chocolate

The Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Switzerland, is an interactive chocolate museum located next to the historic Lindt factory. Visitors can journey through the origins of chocolate, discover how cocoa conquered Europe, and meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers. The museum features a nine-meter-tall chocolate fountain holding 1,400 kg of real chocolate, a glass-windowed pilot plant, and chocolate tastings. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers chocolate courses.

Families and Kids

The museum is suitable for all ages, with a special audio guide for children available in German and English. Chocolate courses are open to children from age 5 when accompanied by an adult, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers are not permitted in the exhibition, but buggies are available free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: False
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Food and drink
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, 360 days a year, with the last audio guide slot bookable at 17:30.
Monday
10:00-19:00
Tuesday
10:00-19:00
Wednesday
10:00-19:00
Thursday
10:00-19:00
Friday
10:00-19:00
Saturday
10:00-19:00
Sunday
10:00-19:00

Admission fees

17 CHF
Adult admission
15 CHF
OASI (AHV) pensioner, DI(IV) disabled, student, young people over 16
10 CHF
Children aged 8 to 15 years
0 CHF
Young children aged 0 to 7 years
15 CHF
Group tickets for adults (min. 20 visitors)
8 CHF
Group tickets for children (min. 20 visitors)

Contact

Webpage
lindt-home-of-chocolate.com
Address
Schokoladenplatz 1, 8802 Kilchberg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Kilchberg ZH, Lindt & Sprüngli150 meters walking distance
  • Kilchberg ZH850 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
11m
Zug
21m
Luzern
46m
Olten
49m
Basel SBB
1h 14m

FAQ

  • Do I need to book my museum ticket in advance?
    Yes, due to high demand and limited slots, tickets must be booked online in advance, especially on weekends, holidays and public holidays.
  • Are strollers allowed in the exhibition?
    Strollers are not permitted in the exhibition, but buggies are available free of charge.
  • Can I bring my luggage into the museum?
    Backpacks, bags or luggage larger than an A4 sheet of paper are not permitted in the exhibition. Free lockers are available for guests.
  • How long does the museum tour take?
    The tour takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. You can walk through the exhibition on your own using the free audio guide.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the Lindt Home of Chocolate is completely accessible for wheelchairs.