THERE are plenty of perks to the festive season, including the excuse to overindulge on mouthwatering chunks of chocolate.
And, what better place to give into temptation than a Wonka-style attraction that’s home to the world’s largest Lindt shop?
Google mapsThe chocolate museum first opened in 2020[/caption]
KEYSTONEVisitors can design their own bars of chocolate[/caption]
The Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum was opened by Tennis Champion Roger Federer in 2020.
Holidaymakers with a sweet tooth will be delighted to discover that the museum is home to a giant chocolate fountain, which sees more than 1,500kg of melted chocolate poured onto a giant Lindor ball.
Inside the museum, visitors can learn all about the origins of chocolate, from the cultivation of the cocoa bean in Ghana to chocolate-making methods developed by Swiss pioneers in the 19th century.
As well as learning about chocolate, holidaymakers will also be able to sample several varieties of Lindor.
The factory will even let visitors watch the process of the Lindt chocolate being created, starting from turning the beans into cocoa liquor, then into liquid chocolate, and finally into bars and pralines.
There are also several chocolate-making courses, where visitors can design their own chocolate bars and truffle balls.
At the end of the museum, visitors can shop for more chocolate in the biggest Lindt store in the world.
Shoppers will also be able to make their own praline packaging, and a Lindt Master Chocolatier will also be on hand to help design a chocolate bar.
The museum is also home to a cafe too, which serves both sweet and savoury food.
Since the museum opened three years ago, it has received positive reviews on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: “A lovely experience, which gives a good insight into the history of Lindt and the chocolate-making process.
“There is plenty of opportunity to sample some free chocolate too.”
While another added: “I loved tasting the liquid chocolate and chocolate bars. They had lots of tasting opportunities.”
Someone else added: “What a wonderful experience!”
Entry tickets into the museum cost £13.56 for a full-paying adult, while tickets for children aged between eight and 15 cost £9.04
Meanwhile, entry is free for children who are younger than seven.
While the chocolate-themed museum may sound completely irresistible, there’s one downside – its location.
Set in Zurich, Switzerland, Brit visitors will need to plan their visit around flights and hotels.
Both easyJet and Swiss Airlines operate direct flights to the Swiss capital from several UK cities, with one-way tickets starting from £29 per person.
There are several chocolate-themed attractions in the UK too, including York’s Chocolate Story, which is cheaper than Cadbury World.
Visitors to the museum will be taken on a guided tour spanning three floors, and they’ll also get to eat some chocolate along the way.
The museum also runs seasonal activities throughout the year, and it has won praise from holidaymakers on TikTok.
The museum is open between 10am to 4pm every day, with entry tickets costing £17.50 for a full-paying adult.
Tickets to Cadbury World, the Birmingham-based Chocolate factory, cost £18.95 for the cheapest ticket, which should be booked in advance online.
Meanwhile, the Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh has been voted one of the world’s best attractions.
KEYSTONEThe Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum is in Zurich[/caption]
Lindt MuseumMore than 1,500kg of chocolate are poured through the 30ft fountain[/caption]