This self-guided walking tour visits the best chocolate shops in Zürich while seeing some of the best parts of the city. The chocolate ranges from fun sweet treats to fine artisan works of art.

It's fun to eat the chocolate along the way or pack up for treats later. The route also includes a few cafes with great hot chocolate if you have time for a break.

I’ve done this walk several times with friends and family. Now it’s my go-to activity if I’m showing a visitor around the city. I hope you like it!

Chocolate walking route

Plan about 90 mins, depending on how many stops you make at various landmarks and shops. You can shorten the route as you like, visiting just the shops that match your preferences. 

I've started the route right in front of the Zürich HB main station. It ends at Paradeplatz (or Opernhaus Bellevue if you visit the last optional shop), where you can ride a tram back to next destination.

• See walking route on OutdoorActive

Full details of this tour on SwissFamilyFun.com

Guided tours

If you prefer a guided tour, here are a couple options:

• Ethical Chocolate Tour - tour of a small specialty chocolate manufactory and chocolate tasting

• Zurich Chocolate Tasting and Traditions Tour with a Local

• Zurich Chocolate E-TukTuk Tour

Chocolate shops

This route visits the following chocolate shops.

1. Confiserie Bachmann (& Lindt)

2. Globus Gourmet Grocery (basement)

3. Confiserie Honold

4. Max Chocolatier

5. Confiserie Madeline

6. Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie

7. Vittorio Vanini - Swiss Chocolate since 1871

8. Berg und Tal

9. Schwarzenbach Chocolate & Espresso Bar

10. Optional break: Cafe 1842 for hot chocolate

11. Jacot Haute Chocolaterie Zürich

12. Sprüngli at Paradeplatz

13. Chocolatier Vollenweider

Note that opening times may change and shops may close or change location without notice. I try to update this list yearly, but things can change anytime.