Hotels near Lindt Home of Chocolate

Lindt Home of Chocolate opened in 2020 next to the Lindt & Sprüngli factory on the shore of Lake Zurich. Its interactive museum tells the story of cocoa and Swiss chocolate-making, and ends with a tasting. The entrance hall holds a chocolate fountain about 9 metres tall, and the shop is one of the largest Lindt stores in the world. Museum tickets usually cost about CHF 15-20 (around €16-21).

Back in the city, December is the time for Swiss treats. Confiserie Sprüngli on Paradeplatz is known for Luxemburgerli, small airy macarons, and Old Town restaurants serve cheese fondue and raclette, which taste best on a cold night. Chocolate shops across Zurich sell seasonal Advent calendars and festive figures.

Pro Tip: Book a timed museum ticket online, especially for weekends and holidays, and consider a chocolate-making workshop, which sells out weeks ahead in December.