Cologne Sights

Schokoladen Museum

#10 of 82 things to do in Cologne

#19 of 279 things to do in North Rhine - Westphalia

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Good for: kids, gift shopping, chocolate lovers, Couples

Not good for: adults, dieters, non-chocolate fans, diabetics

  • Address
    • Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a
  • Phone
    • 0221 931 8880
  • Price
    • adult/concession/family €7.50/7/21
  • Hours
    • 10am-6pm Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Schokoladen Museum

You don't have to have a sweet tooth to enjoy the Schokoladen Museum, a high-tech temple to the art of chocolate-making. Exhibits on the origin of the 'elixir of the gods', as the Aztecs called it, and the cocoa-growing process are followed by a live-production factory tour and a stop at a chocolate fountain for a sample. Upstairs are departments on the cultural history of chocolate, advertising, and porcelain and other accessories. Stock up on your favourite flavours at the downstairs shop.

 

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    Cool if you have kids, boring otherwise.

    mangosarah does not recommend this,

    If you're traveling with kids, going to a chocolate museum will probably be the highlight of their trip. For adults without kids, I'd skip this destination, unless you really like the chocolate or want to know more about how it's made.

    I love chocolate, but wasn't that impressed with what was available here.

    Good for: kids

    Not good for: adults

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    A tantalising distraction

    venessap recommends this,

    If you need an excuse to hang out with chocolate (and few do), this museum fits the bill.

    There are some interesting displays about the history of the treat - from exotic import to middle class medicine - and some fun interactive exhibits.The creators and curators understand that chocolate can appeal to all the senses.

    There's plenty of tasty minutia about the food of the gods (sure to make you a hit at parties, and arm you with an impressive sounding defence if anyone questions your chocolate habits).

    The museum also features a staggering array of chocolate molds - from Easter bunnies to soccer balls, to entire fairytale scenes - a rain forest, a chocolate fountain (with an aproned staffer dipping wafers and handing out samples) a mock up of a wartime candy store, and a selection of interesting chocolate advertising through the ages.

    Ever wondered how they make hollow chocolate? You'll find out.

    But the standout for me was the fully operational chocolate factory in action, which makes you feel like you've stumbled onto the set of Willy Wonka.

    You can watch up close as beans are transformed by technology to lusciously wrapped confection, climb around the equipment and become hypnotised by churning molten goo.

    Don't miss the gift shop and its mind boggling stock of goodies, including chocolate pasta and chocolate wine. I snagged a gourmet grab bag (raspberries, peppercorns, chilli) to accompany me on an afternoon cruise along the neighbouring Rhein.

    Good for: Couples, kids, gift shopping, chocolate lovers

    Not good for: dieters, non-chocolate fans, diabetics

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