Cacao tree in Schokoladen museum


So my boyfriend and I found ourselves in Cologne/Köln and being the one who plans the activities, visiting the Lindt Chocolate Museum was a no-brainer on our itinerary. The museum which is located along the Rhine River in the beautiful Rheinauhafen district, offers not just a sweet treat but also an immersive journey through the world of chocolate.

Hans Imhoff founder of Schokoladen museum


The exhibits takes you through the chocolate’s fascinating journey from its early roots in ancient civilizations to the modern day indulgence we know and love. It was fascinating to see how cacao was transformed from a bitter ceremonial drink into the sweet treat we savor today.

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My favorite part in the visit consisted of watching professional chocolatiers make beautiful creations. We watched the entire chocolate production cycle through giant windowpanes as the artisans roasted and shaped and covered up these delectable edibles. The process of creation resembled artistic skill formation as viewing agents observed craftsmanship happening live.



As a museum visitor you'll see the stunning chocolate tower along with the opportunity to have a crispy waffle covered in chocolate. Customer choice allowed us to create our own personalized chocolate creation at the facility which we loved so much.

Once we finished touring the museum we visited the Chocolat Grand Café where the waiter helped us select our cocktails.

Students receive discounts at the museum although it's vital to ask museum staff at the ticket counter for details.

Tips for your visit

Book in advance through platforms such as Get your guide to skip the lines and guarantee your spot.


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Best time to visit is either during spring or autumn or during weekdays because the crowds are smaller.

Set aside at least 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the exhibits, the café and the gift shop.

Why you should go

The Lindt Chocolate Museum delivers advanced chocolate knowledge beyond your typical touristic experience while showing you the way chocolate seeks fit into art. Visitors traveling alone or with loved ones should put the Lindt Chocolate Museum on their Cologne tour list. 

You can book your Lindt Chocolate Museum experience through the Get your guide system to experience a complete chocolate celebration.