Bern: Chocolate Capital
How the chocolate history has been shaped by
Lindt, Tobler, Wander and Bloch. The chocolate history of
Bern itself started already in 1750.
Lindt, Tobler, Wander and Bloch. The chocolate history of
Bern itself started already in 1750.
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Bern: Chocolate Capital
How the chocolate history has
been shaped by Lindt, Tobler, Wander and Bloch. The chocolate history of Bern itself started already in 1750.
been shaped by Lindt, Tobler, Wander and Bloch. The chocolate history of Bern itself started already in 1750.
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Outdoor activities
After registration, the meeting point is at Baerenplatz (Bear Plaza) next to the Kaefigturm (Prison Tower) and the final stop is at the Baerenpark (Bear Park) or in the legendary Matte district. Hot drinks in winter or an ice cream in summer are also served with the chocolates.
Following in the footsteps of the Bernese bear, you will be introduced to the local craft of the mysterious chocolate makers who melted cocoa for the first time. As a result, you will get to know the true and exciting story of Rodolphe Lindt.
At the end, however, everyone should decide for himself whether Bern was a chocolate capital or whether this statement is pure marketing.
Following in the footsteps of the Bernese bear, you will be introduced to the local craft of the mysterious chocolate makers who melted cocoa for the first time. As a result, you will get to know the true and exciting story of Rodolphe Lindt.
At the end, however, everyone should decide for himself whether Bern was a chocolate capital or whether this statement is pure marketing.
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DiscoveryThe sweet traces take you back to the inventive era of local chocolate pioneers. -
HikingIn the charming Old Town, you will stroll in the fresh air to the various sites that tell the story of chocolate in Bern. -
TastingEach story is accompanied by the matching chocolate.
Outdoor activities
After registration, the meeting point is at Baerenplatz (Bear Plaza) next to the Kaefigturm (Prison Tower) and the final stop is at the Baerenpark (Bear Park) or in the legendary Matte district. Hot drinks in winter or an ice cream in summer are also served with the chocolates.
Following in the footsteps of the Bernese bear, you will be introduced to the local craft of the mysterious chocolate makers who melted cocoa for the first time. As a result, you will get to know the true and exciting story of Rodolphe Lindt.
At the end, however, everyone should decide for himself whether Bern was a chocolate capital or whether this statement is pure marketing.
Following in the footsteps of the Bernese bear, you will be introduced to the local craft of the mysterious chocolate makers who melted cocoa for the first time. As a result, you will get to know the true and exciting story of Rodolphe Lindt.
At the end, however, everyone should decide for himself whether Bern was a chocolate capital or whether this statement is pure marketing.
-
DiscoveryThe sweet traces take you back to the inventive era of local chocolate pioneers. -
HikingIn the charming Old Town, you will stroll in the fresh air to the various sites that tell the story of chocolate in Bern. -
TastingEach story is accompanied by the matching chocolate.
Chocolate Tour
Bern's Hidden Chocolate Tradition with a Tasting.
CHF 55.- (including 8.1% VAT)
CHF 55.- (including 8.1% VAT)
Chocolate & Schnapps Tour
Bernese chocolate with a tasting at the Matte Distillery.
CHF 65.- (including 8.1% VAT)
CHF 65.- (including 8.1% VAT)
Salt-N-Chocolate
Chocolate tour followed by a savory meal in the Fischerstuebli.
CHF 98.- (including 8.1% VAT)
CHF 98.- (including 8.1% VAT)
Chocolate Tour
Bern's Hidden Chocolate Tradition with a Tasting.
CHF 55.- ((ncluding 8.1% VAT)
CHF 55.- ((ncluding 8.1% VAT)
Chocolate & Schnapps Tour
Bernese chocolate with a tasting at the Matte Distillery.
CHF 65.- (including 8.1% VAT)
CHF 65.- (including 8.1% VAT)
Salt-N-Chocolate
Chocolate tour followed by a savory meal in the Fischerstuebli.
CHF 98.- (including 8.1% VAT)
CHF 98.- (including 8.1% VAT)
- Kaefigturm (Prison Tower)Marktgasse 67, 3011 BernAfter booking, the meeting point is at the Kaefigturm. There, you can wait on the Baerenplatz side or in the walkway of the tower.
- Conching machineSecret of the Matte DistrictDiscover the technique behind the melting chocolate.
- Matte DistrictMelting chocolateGet to know the Bernese version of the story about modern chocolate.
- Kaefigturm (Prison Tower)Marktgasse 67, 3011 BernAfter booking, the meeting point is at the Kaefigturm. There, you can wait on the Baerenplatz side or in the tower's walkway.
- Conching machineSecret of the Matte DistrictDiscover the technique behind the melting chocolate.
- Matte DistrictMelting chocolateGet to know the Bernese version of the story about modern chocolate.
Contact
Individual requests (group rates and alternative days), are gladly responded to by e-mail.
+41 79 305 50 23
felix@chocobern.ch
felix@chocobern.ch
CHOCOBERN, Halen 28,
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
CHE-157.074.344 MWST
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
CHE-157.074.344 MWST
Contact
Individual requests (group rates and alternative days), are gladly responded to by e-mail.
+41 79 305 50 23
felix@chocobern.ch
felix@chocobern.ch
CHOCOBERN, Halen 28,
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
CHE-157.074.344 MWST
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
CHE-157.074.344 MWST
Videos
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Is the federal city of Switzerland also a chocolate capital? Enjoy a variety of chocolates and discover Bern's chocolate side.
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Videos
Chocobern (new video 2024)
Is the federal city of Switzerland also a chocolate capital? Enjoy a variety of chocolates and discover Bern's chocolate side.
Visit Locals
A video about CHOCOBERN from Visit Locals - the booking platform for authentic experiences in Switzerland.
Feedbacks
- Daniel BillFreelance collaborator of
bm-media agThe tour clearly illustrates, all of the links between chocolate producers existing over a longer period of time that until now have not been in the awareness of the public...
To the full article in the Golden Generation. - HelgaBlogger of travelstory.chThe chocolate tour through the old town of Bern, is designed especially for food lovers, as along the way there are always delicious sweet treats to try. Felix guides us through Bern, speaking a broad Bernese German, telling us lots of interesting facts about the chocolate tradition of the Swiss capital. Felix knows many of the “secret” passageways...
- H. Müller und N. MonnierJournalist and photographer at drWecker of Bremgarten"DrWecker" went with the enthusiastic, original and entertaining connoisseur, exclusively on one of his tours, into the world of chocolate in Bern... Felix truly got into his element in the Matte District: Here he describes the exciting and nerve wracking history of Lindt that had a part of its beginnings in Bern...
Feedbacks
- Daniel BillFreelance collaborator of
bm-media agThe tour clearly illustrates, all of the links between chocolate producers existing over a longer period of time that until now have not been in the awareness of the public...
To the full article in the Golden Generation. - HelgaBloggerin von travelstory.chThe chocolate tour through the old town of Bern, is designed especially for food lovers, as along the way there are always delicious sweet treats to try. Felix guides us through Bern, speaking a broad Bernese German, telling us lots of interesting facts about the chocolate tradition of the Swiss capital. Felix knows many of the “secret” passageways...
- H. Müller und N. MonnierJournalist and photographer at the Wecker of Bremgarten"DrWecker" went with the enthusiastic, original and entertaining connoisseur, exclusively on one of his tours, into the world of chocolate in Bern... Felix truly got into his element in the Matte District: Here he describes the exciting and nerve wracking history of Lindt that had a part of its beginnings in Bern...
More Goodies
An overview of Bern's chocolate history is available online. There is also a summary of the statement for the Bernese chocolate in English. The links below lead to the websites containing this additional information.
Unique Diversity
An overview of the various persons involved highlights the important role that Bern’s chocolate makers played for Switzerland.
Melting Chocolate
Developed in the Matte district, it was the first to have a homogeneous structure. This made it the first form of modern chocolate.
More Goodies
An overview of Bern's chocolate history is available online. There is also a summary of the statement for the Bernese chocolate in English. The links below lead to the websites containing this additional information.
Unique Diversity
An overview of the various persons involved highlights the important role that Bern’s chocolate makers played for Switzerland.
Melting Chocolate
Developed in the Matte district, it was the first to have a homogeneous structure. This made it the first form of modern chocolate.
