{"id":4343,"date":"2023-07-08T14:46:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T14:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/?p=4343"},"modified":"2023-07-08T14:50:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T14:50:58","slug":"guidebook-for-best-chocolate-experiences-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/guidebook-for-best-chocolate-experiences-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"A foodie’s guide for unique chocolate\u00a0experiences in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to chocolate, there\u2019s no competing with the Swiss. The birthplace of Nestl\u00e9, Lindt and Toblerone, Switzerland has perfected the art of chocolate-making since 1875 when Daniel Peter and Henri Nestle invented milk chocolate. Switzerland is one of the largest consumers of chocolate in the world, indulging in a record 11kgs of chocolate a year! Going back in history, Switzerland\u2019s affair with chocolate started 200 years ago when Fran\u00e7ois-Louis Cailler opened the first mechanized chocolate factory in Vevey in 1819.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We give you a quick lowdown on how to taste your way through Switzerland with these unique experiences that celebrate the Swiss\u2019 love for chocolate:<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Chocolate Tasting with Max Chocolatier in Lucerne<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Choose from a variety of experiences led and guided by the \u2018chocolate experts\u2019 at Max Chocolatier, from curated tasting sessions to understand the finer notes of Swiss chocolate to hour long workshops that allow visitors to try their hand at stamping truffles, casting and painting chocolate moulds or creating their own chocolate bars, sorbets and ice cream.  Visitors can also sample grand cru chocolate paired with selected wines against the backdrop of Lake Lucerne\u2019s expansive views on the Chocolate and Wine Tasting Cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Explore Geneva with the \u2018Choco Pass\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Geneva has a curated chocolate experience for everyone. For those who like to explore Geneva at their own pace, visitors can opt for the \u2018Choco Pass\u2019, which can be purchased online and gets activated as soon as you step foot into your first chocolate shop. Introduced in 2022, the \u2018Choco Pass\u2019 enables visitors to sample the best of what some of Geneva\u2019s finest chocolatiers have to offer. Valid for 24-hours, each of chocolate shops offers their own tasting plate, which can include the famous Geneva pav\u00e9 at Stettler\u2019s, a selection of truffles from Sweetzerland, Du Rh\u00f4ne Chocolatier\u2019s pralines or a choice from Favarger\u2019s Chocolate Bar. Children who have a \u2018Choco Pass Kids\u2019 will be offered a specially curated selection that features a special surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For those looking for a more structured tour, Geneva has an award-winning three hour guided chocolate experience, where visitors will sample artisanal chocolates, visit Geneva\u2019s iconic city spots and learn about the history of chocolate. The tour includes seven chocolate stops, out of which six are chocolateries and patisseries, as well as the unique Geneva tradition- smashing a chocolate cauldron!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Book a Tour at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Carrying forward a legacy of over 100 years, Switzerland has become synonymous with Lindt chocolates. Welcoming more than half a million visitors each year, the Lindt Home of Chocolate based in Zurich, is one of the most popular museums in Switzerland. Opt for an exciting and interactive guided tour at the Lindt Home of Chocolate, which takes visitors on a journey through the history of chocolate in Europe, with unlimited chocolate tastings and a stop at the famous towering chocolate fountain, which is over 30 feet tall and holds 1,500 kg of chocolate. Visitors can also sign up to create their very own masterpieces under the guidance of the Lindt Master Chocolatiers or drop by the caf\u00e9 for a quick pick me up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. The Chocolate Train Tour, Broc<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Climb aboard the Chocolate Train for a unique journey that takes visitors from Montreux to Gruy\u00e8res, finally ending at the factory at Cailler Nestl\u00e9 in Broc, while enjoying unspoiled scenic views. Passengers can sample some of the finest Swiss chocolate and cheese and even explore the Gruy\u00e8res castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          When it comes to chocolate, there\u2019s no competing with the Swiss. The birthplace of Nestl\u00e9, Lindt and Toblerone, Switzerland has perfected the art of chocolate-making since 1875 when Daniel Peter and Henri Nestle invented milk chocolate. Switzerland is one of the largest consumers of chocolate in the world, indulging in a record 11kgs of chocolate a year! Going back in history, Switzerland\u2019s affair with chocolate started 200 years ago […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[351],"tags":[1169,179,2533,2538,348,2535,2536,987,745,2534],"class_list":["post-4343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-explore-the-best-in-food-beverages-and-hospitality","tag-chocolate","tag-food","tag-francois-louis-cailler","tag-geneva","tag-international","tag-nestle","tag-swiss-chocolates","tag-switzerland","tag-tourism","tag-vevey"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4343"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4350,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4343\/revisions\/4350"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msjunebug.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}