Indulge in Bern’s sweet traditions with this engaging chocolate and schnapps tour, uncovering the city’s culinary history along the way. Discover stories, sample treats, and experience Swiss craftsmanship firsthand.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Open to all fitness levels, with minimal walking required.
Wildlife
History
Bern’s old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, preserving centuries of Swiss history.
Conservation
The tour promotes local Swiss products and encourages sustainable practices in craft chocolate and spirits.
Chocobern
Indulge in Bern’s sweet traditions with this engaging chocolate and schnapps tour, uncovering the city’s culinary history along the way. Discover stories, sample treats, and experience Swiss craftsmanship firsthand.
Chocobern offers guided chocolate and tasting tours in Bern’s historic old town. The company leads visitors through Bern’s cobblestone streets, highlighting the history and local stories behind notable confectionery names such as Suchard, Tobler and Lindt. Tours focus on tasting genuine Swiss chocolate and explaining production history and tasting notes in accessible, guided experiences.
Guests can choose from distinct itineraries. The Schoggi- & Schnäpslitour combines a walking tour of the old town with a concluding chocolate and schnapps tasting at the Matte Distillery, providing a paired tasting that showcases local spirits alongside artisanal chocolate. The Schoggi - Tour offers a two-hour exploration of Bern’s center with guided tastings that emphasize texture, flavor and the craft traditions of Swiss chocolatiers.
Chocobern’s experiences operate in Bern, Bern, and take place primarily in the city’s historic areas where many chocolate stories originated. Each tour description specifies the tasting components and the landmarks visited, enabling visitors to select an experience that matches their interests in chocolate history or paired tastings.
Booking information, meeting points and exact tasting items are supplied per tour listing; travelers can review trip summaries to confirm details. Chocobern presents factual historical notes about local chocolatiers during tours and arranges tastings at recognized local venues such as the Matte Distillery. The company’s focus on local history, guided tastings and clear tour descriptions supports a reliable visitor experience.
Location
Bern, Bern
Historic old town tours
Schoggi - Tour
2 hours
Concise guided tasting
Tasting Partner
Matte Distillery
Chocolate & schnapps tasting
Tours Offered
2
Two distinct chocolate tours
Check trip summaries and book the Schoggi - Tour or the Schoggi- & Schnäpslitour in Bern today.
Book in advance
Reservations are recommended to secure your spot during peak season.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through cobblestone streets and historic sites.
Try local flavors
Be sure to sample the chocolate and schnaps pairings to fully enjoy the tasting experience.
Stay hydrated
Tastings and walking can be dehydrating—bring water to stay refreshed.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking through historic city streets comfortably.
Notebook or phone for notes/photos
Capture memories or jot down favorite stories.
Small umbrella or rain jacket
Be prepared for sudden weather changes.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour.