Lindt Home of Chocolate

The basics

There are no Lindt Home of Chocolate tours of the company’s headquarters and production facility, but at the nearby factory outlet you can shop for a wide variety of the company’s chocolate creations and learn a little about the history of chocolate. There are also tasting stations where you can try before you buy. Visit the shop on a half-day Zurich city tour that includes a one-hour sightseeing cruise on Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), or as part of a full-day tour that also takes in Zurich’s surrounding countryside.

Things to know before you go

• Lindt Home of Chocolate is closed on Sundays and many holidays.

• Plan to spend about 30 minutes at the shop.

• Be sure to discuss any food allergies with the staff before tasting chocolate.

• Don’t miss the movie showing the Lindt factory’s chocolate production process.

How to get there

Lindt Home of Chocolate is in Kilchberg, just south of Zurich. To get there, take S-bahn train 1 or 8 to Kilchberg, or bus 165 to Schooren. By taxi or with your own car, it’s about a 15-minute drive from Zurich’s city center.

When to get there

While there’s no bad time to visit a chocolate shop or do a chocolate tasting, Lindt Home of Chocolate is especially festive and memorable around the holidays. At Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day, seasonal treats—like the famous gold Easter bunny and heart-shaped boxes of Lindor chocolate truffles—are available, along with the shop’s other year-round delights.

If you can’t visit the factory outlet

In case you're short on time and can’t get to Kilchberg, you can still indulge your sweet tooth and try some of Lindt & Sprungli’s chocolates in the center of Zurich. Check out the Sprungli Café at Bahnhofstrasse 21 or the Confiserie Sprungli on Paradeplatz.

Ways to explore

There are no tours of Lindt & Sprungli’s headquarters and production facility, but at the nearby factory outlet, you can shop for—and sample—a wide variety of the company’s chocolate creations. Lindt Home of Chocolate also has tasting stations where you can try before you buy. Tickets to the factory sell out fast, so be sure to book well in advance.

Visit the shop on a half-day Zurich city tour that includes a one-hour sightseeing cruise on Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), or as part of a full-day tour that also takes in Zurich’s surrounding countryside.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Age limits

The museum is perfect for children, but there are some age restrictions for the chocolate courses (typically 5 and over).

What to pack

Cash (euro banknotes only)

What to wear

Face masks are recommended for chocolate tours.

Not allowed

Large luggage, non-service animals, smoking, strollers, flash photography

Amenities

Café, restrooms, Wi-Fi, gift shop, storage lockers, USB charging stations

Address

Lindt Home of Chocolate is in Kilchberg, just south of Zurich. To get there, take S-bahn train 1 or 8 to Kilchberg, or bus 165 to Schooren. By taxi or with your own car, it’s about a 15-minute drive from Zurich’s city center.

Driving

From Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main train station), head toward the A3 highway. Follow signs for Chur/Luzern/Kilchberg. Merge onto the A3 highway heading south. Take the exit labeled Kilchberg (Exit 33). Follow the signs for Schokoladenplatz or Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Public transportation

Start at Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Main Station). Take the S8 or S24 S-Bahn train heading toward Pfäffikon SZ or Horgen. Disembark at Kilchberg Station and walk about 10-15 minutes downhill to the museum, following signs for Lindt Home of Chocolate.

Best times to visit

Lindt Home of Chocolate is open daily from 10am–7am. Arrive right at the opening to avoid the day trip crowds. Rainy days are a great time to explore and enjoy sweet treats.

Best days to visit

Weekdays see fewer crowds.

Best months to visit

Low season is November through March, so you’ll have a better chance of nabbing tickets then. During the summer school holidays, tours and classes can sell out weeks in advance.

Special events

Lindt Home of Chocolate offers exclusive workshops throughout the year that let you create your own artisan chocolate.