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. However, the chocolate history of Bern itself started already in 1750.
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Outdoor activities
After booking, the meeting point is at Baerenplatz (Bear Square) next to the Kaefigturm (Prison Tower). From there, the 79 route follows the tracks of the delicious “Ours de Berne” through the Old Town. Depending on the season, hot drinks are also served alongside chocolate. In the summer, you will additionally receive a refreshing gelato.
Along the way, you will also get an exclusive insight into the craft of the mysterious melting chocolate makers. That is an elegant way to introduce you to the delightful side of the fascinating story about R. Lindt.
Was Bern once a Chocolate Capital? Or is that just a marketing gimmick to promote the delicious "Bernese Bear"? Ultimately, my guests will have to make that decision for themselves at the Bear Park or in the legendary Matte District.
Along the way, you will also get an exclusive insight into the craft of the mysterious melting chocolate makers. That is an elegant way to introduce you to the delightful side of the fascinating story about R. Lindt.
Was Bern once a Chocolate Capital? Or is that just a marketing gimmick to promote the delicious "Bernese Bear"? Ultimately, my guests will have to make that decision for themselves at the Bear Park or in the legendary Matte District.
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DiscoveryThe sweet tracks will take you back to the creative and adventurous beginnings of the chocolate pioneers in Bern. -
HikingIn the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will stroll in the fresh air to the various sites that tell the story of Bern's chocolate history. -
TastingEach story is accompanied by the corresponding chocolate. Thanks to this physical activity, you can enjoy a little more of it than usual.
Outdoor activities
After booking, the meeting point is at Baerenplatz (Bear Square) next to the Kaefigturm (Prison Tower). From there, the 79 route follows the tracks of the delicious “Ours de Berne” through the Old Town. Depending on the season, hot drinks are also served alongside chocolate. In the summer, you will additionally receive a refreshing gelato.
Along the way, you will also get an exclusive insight into the craft of the mysterious melting chocolate makers. That is an elegant way to introduce you to the delightful side of the fascinating story about Rodolphe Lindt.
Was Bern once a Chocolate Capital? Or is that just a marketing gimmick to promote the delicious "Bernese Bear"? Ultimately, my guests will have to make that decision for themselves at the Bear Park or in the legendary Matte District.
Along the way, you will also get an exclusive insight into the craft of the mysterious melting chocolate makers. That is an elegant way to introduce you to the delightful side of the fascinating story about Rodolphe Lindt.
Was Bern once a Chocolate Capital? Or is that just a marketing gimmick to promote the delicious "Bernese Bear"? Ultimately, my guests will have to make that decision for themselves at the Bear Park or in the legendary Matte District.
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DiscoveryThe sweet tracks will take you back to the creative and adventurous beginnings of the chocolate pioneers in Bern. -
HikingIn the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will stroll in the fresh air to the various sites that tell the story of Bern's chocolate history. -
TastingEach story is accompanied by the corresponding chocolate. Thanks to this physical activity, you can enjoy a little more of it than usual.
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)
- KaefigturmMarktgasse 67, 3011 BernAfter booking, the meeting point is at the Prison Tower (Kaefigturm). There, you can wait on the Baerenplatz side or in the walkway of the tower.
- Conching Machine (1879)Invented on the Aare RiverDiscover the technical secret behind the “Chocolat Fondant”. It was kept hidden for 20 years in a mysterious watermill.
- Melting ChocolateWorld history written in BernFor 20 years, it was produced exclusively in the Matte district, before becoming the chocolate we know and love today. Let yourself be seduced by its sweet success right now!
- KaefigturmMarktgasse 67, 3011 BernAfter booking, the meeting point is at the Prison Tower (Kaefigturm). There, you can wait on the Baerenplatz side or in the walkway of the tower.
- Conching Machine (1879)Invented on the Aare RiverDiscover the technical secret behind the “Chocolat Fondant”. It was kept hidden for 20 years in a mysterious watermill.
- Melting ChocolateWorld history written in BernFor 20 years, it was produced exclusively in the Matte district, before becoming the chocolate we know and love today. Let yourself be seduced by its sweet success right now!
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
Chocobern (new video 2024)
Was Switzerland's federal capital also a chocolate capital? Discover this unknown side of Bern while tasting a variety of Bernese chocolate.
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A video about CHOCOBERN from Visit Locals - the booking platform for authentic experiences in Switzerland.
Videos
Chocobern (new video 2024)
Was Switzerland's federal capital also a chocolate capital? Discover this unknown side of Bern while tasting a variety of Bernese chocolate.
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 passionate foodies, 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 passionate foodies, 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: A True Story
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:
A True Story
A True Story
Developed in the Matte district, it was the first to have a homogeneous structure. This made it the first form of modern chocolate.
