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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.
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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.
We are using cookies:

Please visit Myswitzerland for a translation of this website in Italian, Spanish or Dutch.

Nevertheless, our guided tours are currently only available in English, French and German.

Outdoor activities

After registration, the meeting point is at the Kaefigturm, Marktgasse 67, 3011 Bern and the end of the tour is either at the Baerenpark, Grosser Muristalden 4, 3006 Bern or in
Bern's Matte district.

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.
  • With Chocobern you can explore the exciting times of the Bernese chocolate makers

    Discovery

    You will delve into the fascinating times of the Bernese chocolate pioneers, on our tours of discovery.
  • The Bernese chocolate pioneers all started in our old town

    Hiking

    You will stroll with us through the old town of Bern, in the open air, from one place to the next that is connected with the Bernese history of chocolate.
  • At Chocobern, you can test several chocolates from Bern

    Tasting

    You earn the unabashed right to taste a little more chocolate, as you are moving about.

Outdoor activities

After registration, the meeting point is at the Kaefigturm, Marktgasse 67, 3011 Bern and the end of the tour is either at the Baerenpark, Grosser Muristalden 4, 3006 Bern or in Bern's Matte district.

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.
  • With Chocobern you can discover the exciting times of the Bernese chocolate manufacturers

    Discovery

    You will delve into the fascinating times of the Bernese chocolate pioneers, on our tours of discovery.
  • All local chocolate pioneers started in old town of Bern

    Hiking

    You will stroll with us through the old town of Bern, in the open air, from one place to the next that is connected with the Bernese history of chocolate.
  • At Chocobern you can taste different Bernese chocolates

    Tasting

    You earn the unabashed right to taste a little more chocolate, as you are moving about.
Chocolate Tour
City walk around the chocolate tradition of Bern.
CHF 55.-
Chocolate & Schnapps Tour
Chocolate tour with chocolate and schnapps tasting.
CHF 65.-
Chocolate Tour
City walk around the chocolate tradition of Bern.
CHF 55.-
Chocolate & Schnapps Tour
Chocolate tour with chocolate and schnapps tasting.
CHF 65.-
Support the commitment for the Bernese chocolate of Chocobern

Chocolate tour with a restaurant meal

For travel groups or team events (max. 30 people), the chocolate tour is also available including a 3-course menu at the restaurant Fischerstübli for CHF 98.- per person (drinks in the restaurant are not included in the price).

This unique restaurant at the Gerberngasse 41, 3011 Bern is located next to the building where the chocolate of today was discovered around 1879. Therefore, the menu is prepared in the spirit of Bernese chocolate.

This tour also starts at the Käfigturm (Prison Tower) and after the meal in the Matte District, coaches can be waiting for the guests at the Mühleplatz. We gladly accept group inquiries via the contact form below.

Chocolate tour with a restaurant meal

For travel groups or team events (max. 30 people), the chocolate tour is also available including a 3-course menu at the restaurant Fischerstübli for CHF 98.- per person (drinks in the restaurant are not included in the price).

This unique restaurant at the Gerberngasse 41, 3011 Bern is located next to the building where the chocolate of today was discovered around 1879. Therefore, the menu is prepared in the spirit of Bernese chocolate.

This tour also starts at the Käfigturm (Prison Tower) and after the meal in the Matte District, coaches can be waiting for the guests at the Mühleplatz. We gladly accept group inquiries via the contact form below.
Contact
Individual requests (group rates and alternative days), are gladly responded to by e-mail.
+41 79 305 50 23
felix@chocobern.ch
CHOCOBERN, Halen 28,
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
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Chocolate has been produced in Bern since 1750, so the city of Bern is considered the chocolate capital of Switzerland.
The conche developed in Bern made it possible to produce Bernese melting chocolate, which became established worldwide.
The façade of the building at Wasserwerkgasse 2 is still a reminder of Bern's important chocolate past.
Contact
Individual requests (group rates and alternative days), are gladly responded to by e-mail.
+41 79 305 50 23
felix@chocobern.ch
CHOCOBERN, Halen 28,
CH-3037 Herrenschwanden
    •  
    •  
Bernese chocolates have been produced since 1750, and therefore the city of Bern is the chocolate capital of Switzerland.
Thanks to the conching machine developed in Bern, it was possible to produce Bernese melting chocolate, which became established worldwide.
The lettering on the building at Wasserwerkgasse 2 indicates how important the city of Bern was in the development of chocolate.
Feedbacks
  • Daniel Bill
    Freelance collaborator of
    bm-media ag
    The 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.
  • Helga
    Blogger of travelstory.ch
    The 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. Monnier
    Journalist 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 Bill
    Freelance collaborator of
    bm-media ag
    The 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.
  • Helga
    Bloggerin von travelstory.ch
    The 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. Monnier
    Journalist 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...

News

Current projects of Chocobern:

CHOC AU VIN

In collaboration with other small producers, another enjoyable experience will soon be created.

Multifunctional chocolate productoin

The aim of the project is a chocolate production, which will be designed openly and thus will be a craft museum at the same time.

News

Current projects of Chocobern:

CHOC AU VIN

In collaboration with other small producers, another enjoyable experience will soon be created.

Multifunctional chocolate productoin

The aim of the project is a chocolate production, which will be designed openly and thus will be a craft museum at the same time.
Videos
Videos
Visit Locals
A video about CHOCOBERN from Visit Locals - the booking platform for authentic experiences in Switzerland.
Who invented it?
Bern can be described as the birthplace of contemporary chocolate (melting chocolate), thanks to the inventive spirit of Rodolphe Lindt and his secret of the Matte District.
Visit Locals
A video about CHOCOBERN from Visit Locals - the booking platform for authentic experiences in Switzerland.
Who invented it?
Bern can be described as the birthplace of contemporary chocolate (melting chocolate), thanks to the inventive spirit of Rodolphe Lindt and his secret of the Matte District.
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