Lindt Chocolate Factory Tour

We started the trip with a visit to the Lindt Chocolate Factory and Museum today! The students got to see how chocolate is made, from start to finish, and even got to try some fresh chocolate right off the line in both liquid and bar forms. The kids had free run of the museum, shop, and cafe and they enjoyed their first “taste” of free time. 

The museum had lots of fun and interesting displays, including the history of chocolate in Switzerland, which has been a top chocolate producer since the 19th century. We learned that Swiss chocolate is known for its smooth texture, thanks to a unique process called “conching,” which Lindt perfected.

By far the best part was the large tasting room. There were samples of white, dark and milk chocolate that we could eat by the spoonful, and then machines full of bars filled with different flavors and add-ons that dropped into your waiting hand.

Fun fact: Lindt’s famous “Lindor” truffles were created in 1949 and are now a favorite worldwide! We also found out that Lindt uses only the finest cocoa beans, carefully sourced from around the world, and that they’re committed to sustainable farming practices. At the end of the museum we got a free sample of many of the truffle flavors available before heading into the shop.

Of course, the best part was the chocolate tasting but we had a great time shopping as well—so many yummy options to choose from! It was a sweet way to kick off our adventure!

We ended the tour with some time in the sun to breathe in that fresh Swiss air!

Bus 1 and Bus 2 reunited by chocolate!