A chocolate museum on the lakeshore at Kilchberg with a 9 m chocolate fountain, exhibitions on the history of cocoa and Lindt, a tasting and a large shop.
The Lindt Home of Chocolate stands on the lakeshore at Kilchberg, a quiet lakeside town directly south of Zürich city, reached in about 17 minutes by S-Bahn from Zürich HB. The museum is organised around a 9-metre chocolate fountain, and the exhibition follows the history of cocoa from its origins in Central America to the Swiss invention of milk and fondant chocolate, with a tasting at the end and a large shop and cafe. The factory itself is not open to visitors. Tickets cost CHF 17 for adults and CHF 10 for children aged 8-15, and booking a time slot online is recommended. Kilchberg's lakeside promenade makes a pleasant add-on. The visit takes two to three hours, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon between other Zürich sights.
| Distance | About 7 km south of Zürich HB |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 17 minutes by S-Bahn, or about 35 minutes by lake boat from Bürkliplatz |
| Getting there | SBB S-Bahn S8 or S24 from Zürich HB to Kilchberg (about 17 minutes), then a 10-minute walk downhill to the museum; the ZVV day pass or a single ticket covers the trip |
| Cost | Museum entry CHF 17 (about $21) adult aged 16+, CHF 10 (about $12.50) child aged 8-15, free under 8; Zürich Card holders get 20% off; train about CHF 4.60-7 (about $6-9) each way |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Schokoladenplatz 1, 8802 Kilchberg |
How to get there
- Train: S8 or S24 from Zürich HB to Kilchberg station, about 17 minutes, a ZVV single ticket for the zones to Kilchberg (confirm the fare in the ZVV app)
- Boat: ZSG lake boat from Bürkliplatz to the Kilchberg pier on the Zürichsee (see zsg.ch for the timetable)
- Taxi: about 15 minutes from the city centre, roughly CHF 35-45 (about $44-56)
Location
Schokoladenplatz 1, 8802 Kilchberg
47.3226, 8.5558 View on map
Highlights
- The 9 m high chocolate fountain in the entrance hall
- Exhibition on the journey of the cocoa bean from tree to bar
- Chocolate tasting during the visit
- Lindt Chocolate Atelier workshops for chocolate-making (booked in advance)
- Lakeside walk through Kilchberg towards the Zürichsee shore
Tips for visiting
- Daily 10AM-7PM; book the time slot online because weekends and school holidays sell out
- Phone +41 44 716 20 00
- Combine with a stroll along the lake or a boat ride back to Bürkliplatz
When to visit
Weekday mornings for the smallest crowds; any season
Accessibility
The museum is a modern building with lifts and step-free routes; the walk from Kilchberg station is downhill and the return is uphill, so a taxi or the lake boat is an alternative.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Lindt Home of Chocolate from Zürich?
Take the S8 or S24 from Zürich HB to Kilchberg (about 17 minutes) and walk about 10 minutes to Schokoladenplatz 1.
How much is entry?
CHF 17 for adults aged 16 and over, CHF 10 for children aged 8-15 and free for younger children. Zürich Card holders receive 20% off.
Do I need to book?
Booking a ticket and time slot online at lindt-home-of-chocolate.com is recommended, especially at weekends; the fountain, shop and cafe can be visited without a ticket.