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Welcome to the Cologne Chocolate Museum
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of chocolate! Located directly on the Rhine, the Chocolate Museum is one of Cologne's most popular cultural highlights. Covering more than 4,000 square meters, it offers a unique blend of history, enjoyment, and experience.
What to expect
An experience for all the senses
Whether it's the walk-in tropical greenhouse, the glass chocolate factory, or the three-meter-high chocolate fountain—there's something for connoisseurs of all ages here. Be fascinated by the 5,000-year history of cocoa and experience modern chocolate production live on site.
Interactive exhibitions
Our special exhibitions, such as "Chocolate is a feeling" and "World tour of cocoa," invite you to participate, marvel, and reflect. Sustainability, emotions, and global connections are the focus here.
Handmade chocolate delicacies
In cooperation with Lindt & Sprüngli, our chocolatiers produce fresh pralines and bars every day – live and exclusively before your eyes.
Highlights at a glance
- Transparent factory with Lindt chocolate
- Walk-in tropical house with real cocoa plants
- Interactive experiential exhibitions
- Historical machines and collections
- Large chocolate fountain for tasting
Our museum
A place steeped in history
Founded in 1993 by chocolate manufacturer Hans Imhoff, the museum is now a privately run institution owned by the Imhoff family – without any government subsidies. It combines tradition with innovation and attracts over 550,000 visitors from all over the world every year.
An architectural landmark
The striking ship-style building is part of Cologne's Rhine panorama and was the first project in what is now the Rheinauhafen district. A real highlight, both inside and out!
Plan your visit
Opening hours:
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address:
Chocolate Museum Cologne
Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 50678 Cologne
Directions & prices:
All information about tickets, discounts, and directions can be found at:
www.schokoladenmuseum.de