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Museum · Colônia, Renânia do Norte-Vestfália
Schokoladenmuseum
Museum about the history of cocoa and chocolate on a peninsula in the Rheinauhafen, with a tropical greenhouse, a small glass-enclosed chocolate factory, and a café overlooking the Reno.
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About Schokoladenmuseum
The Schokoladenmuseum is located on a peninsula of the Rheinauhafen, the old port on the Reno, south of the old town. It was opened in 1993 by chocolate manufacturer Hans Imhoff, owner of the former Stollwerck, and today has the Swiss maker Lindt as a partner.
The exhibition covers about 5,000 years of cocoa and chocolate history: it starts with a model cacao tree, passes through a 10-meter-high tropical greenhouse, and continues through the trade and transport of cocoa to a small glass-enclosed factory where chocolate production can be seen.
The building combines old port structures, such as the 1898 Prussian customs house, with a modern ship-shaped wing. The museum café overlooks the river and the shop sells chocolate. It is one of the most popular visits for families with children.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Around 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
On weekdays and in the mornings, when there are fewer groups. Weekends and German school holidays tend to be very crowded.
How to get there
It's about a 15–20 minute walk from Alter Markt, following the Reno riverbank south.
Tip
Buy tickets online to avoid the box office line. Combine it with a walk through the Rheinauhafen, where the crane-shaped buildings, the Kranhäuser, are located.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Schokoladenmuseum
Do you need to buy a ticket in advance?
It is not mandatory, but the museum recommends buying tickets online to avoid queues, especially at weekends.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The glassed-in brewery, the tropical greenhouse and the tastings tend to appeal to children.
How do I get there on foot from the centre?
Following the Rhine bank south from Alter Markt; the walk takes about 15–20 minutes.