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Chocolate and Pastry

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Sprüngli

Sprüngli, world-famous for its pralines and truffles, and this is its head office... In a survey, many Swiss living abroad admitted they miss the soft, delicious, airy (and calorific) ‘Luxemburgerli’, a type of macaroon developed for Sprüngli by a confectioner from Luxembourg many years ago. The café on the first floor is a must for hot chocolate, their breakfast buffet and much more.

  • Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zurich (head office) and other places in Switzerland www.spruengli.ch

 

Läderach

Before Läderach came up with their idea of letting you choose how big you wanted your chocolate bars, who would have thought that oversized chunks of chocolate would taste so good?

Their factory shop including a visit to the production site in the Canton of Glarus comes highly recommended.

 

Teuscher

Makers of fine confectionery and all conceivable kinds of chocolate, such as the original champagne truffles, Teuscher is a household name for chocolate lovers.

 

Bertrams

Bertram Beerli’s fabulous patisserie is known for its delicious profiteroles and seasonal specialties such as strawberry and other berry tarts and pies. All year round, you’ll be able to buy from a small but lovingly prepared range of sweet treats the owner has been perfecting for over 40 years. And even if you’re not after topping up your sugar levels, it’s still worth the trip to simply have a look at the beautifully kept art-deco style shop that takes you back in time. 

  • Bertrams Confiserie, Nordstrasse 187, 8037 Zürich
  • Phone 044 361 26 09, no website available
  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm

Tip: You shouldn’t leave the patisserie without buying at least a cream puff….

 

Lindt & Sprüngli factory outlet

Shop the famous chocolate to your heart’s desire and find flavours not sold outside Switzerland. As is usual for factory outlets, you can also buy slightly damaged, discounted products.

  • Pilgerweg 58, 8802 Kilchberg, SHOP