🇨🇭 A Sweet Escape: How to Visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zürich: Tips & Insights

wanderingfuries
Aug 10
3 min read

Updated: Sep 8

If Switzerland had a crown jewel for chocolate lovers, it would surely be the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zürich. From a 9-meter chocolate fountain to endless tasting rooms and a café that smells like pure heaven, this place is a dream for travelers.

Here’s your complete step-by-step guide — from leaving Germany to walking into this chocolate paradise.

🚆 Getting to Zürich from Germany

If you’re starting in Karlsruhe, Germany, here’s the most convenient route:

Karlsruhe Hbf → Basel SBB
- Take a direct Deutsche Bahn (DB) or SBB train.
- Travel Time: 1h 44m – 1h 54m.
- Covered with the German Travel Pass (or buy tickets via DB).
Basel SBB → Zürich HB
- Continue on a direct SBB train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof (HB
- Travel Time: ~1 hour.
- Fully included in your Swiss Travel Pass.

📲 Pro Tip: Download the official SBB Mobile App to check live train times, platforms, and whether your route is covered by your pass.

🚌 From Zürich HB to Lindt Home of Chocolate

Once at Zürich Hauptbahnhof:

Head to the bus terminal (Bahnhofplatz/HB).
Board Bus 165 towards Kilchberg, Lindt & Sprüngli.
The journey takes around 20 minutes, passing by:
- Bürkliplatz 🏞 (gateway to Lake Zürich boat rides)
- Mythenquai 🌊 (beautiful lakeside views)
- Seestrasse 🏡 (charming Swiss villas and waterfront scenery)
Get off at Kilchberg, Lindt & Sprüngli. The museum entrance is right in front of the bus stop.

💡 Good News: This entire ride is included with the Swiss Travel Pass — no extra ticket needed!

🎟 Booking Tickets to the Lindt Home of Chocolate

You’ll need a separate ticket for the museum entry.

✅ Online Booking (Recommended):
- Website: www.lindt-home-of-chocolate.com
- Guarantees your slot (essential on weekends & holidays).
⚠️ On-Site Purchase:
- Possible at the entrance, but risky.
- Expect long queues and no guarantee of your preferred time slot.

💶 Ticket Prices (2025):

Adults: CHF 15
Children (8–15): CHF 10
Under 7: Free

🍫 Inside the Lindt Home of Chocolate: What Awaits You

Step inside and get ready for a multi-sensory chocolate adventure:

🌊 Chocolate Fountain → At 9 meters tall with 1,500 liters of real Lindt chocolate, it’s the tallest in the world.
🖼 Interactive Exhibits → Discover 5,000 years of cocoa history and the story of Swiss chocolate-making excellence.
🍬 Unlimited Tasting Room → Indulge in countless Lindt flavors — from silky milk to intense dark.
👩‍🍳 Chocolateria Workshop → Learn to create your own chocolate bar with Lindt’s master chocolatiers.
🛍 World’s Largest Lindt Shop → 500 sqm of exclusive treats and limited-edition chocolates.
☕ Lindt Café → Sip velvety hot chocolate paired with decadent pastries.
📸 Insta-Spots → Iconic spiral staircase, cocoa-bean walls, and glossy chocolate displays perfect for reels.

💡 Practical Tips for Travelers

⏰ Best Time to Visit: Morning hours (less crowded, better lighting for photos).
⏳ Duration: Plan 2–3 hours (more if you join a workshop).
🎒 What to Bring: Camera + extra bag for chocolates.
🌊 Pair With: A Lake Zürich cruise or Zürich Old Town stroll for the perfect day trip.

🧭 Quick Itinerary Recap

Karlsruhe Hbf → Basel SBB (DB/SBB train, ~1h 45m).
Basel SBB → Zürich HB (SBB train, ~1h).
Zürich HB → Kilchberg, Lindt & Sprüngli (Bus 165, ~20m, free with Swiss Travel Pass).
Enter Lindt Home of Chocolate (book tickets online in advance).
Explore & Indulge → Chocolate fountain, tasting, museum, shop, café, workshop.

✨ Final Note from Wandering Furies

For us, the Lindt Home of Chocolate wasn’t just a stop on our journey — it was a dreamy immersion into the world of Swiss indulgence. The smooth train ride, lakeside bus journey, and the magic inside the museum created a day that felt straight out of a fairy tale.

If you’re planning your Swiss adventure, trust us: this place belongs on your must-visit list.

📌 Save this guide, share it with your travel partner, and get ready for the sweetest journey of your life!