Decadent must-have Swiss chocolate experiences

04/05/22 • 39 min

Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation

Switzerland has a long chocolate-making history and is renowned for producing some of the best - if not THE best - chocolate in the world.

So it’s not surprising then, that eating Swiss chocolate is right up there at the top of most people’s must-do lists when they visit Switzerland.

Of course you can buy Swiss chocolate at the supermarket and at souvenir stores when you’re in Switzerland but for a really immersive experience and to learn more about Swiss chocolate, visiting a factory or taking part in a chocolate making workshop is a fun thing to do.

In today’s episode, we’re going on a virtual chocolate-tasting tour to three different places where you can learn more about the history of Swiss chocolate, watch it being made, make your own chocolate in a workshop, and eat chocolate to your heart’s content.
My guests today are Sandy Bolland from Funky Chocolate Club in Interlaken, Caroline Derungs from Chocolarium in Flawil and Kai Spehr from Lindt Home of Chocolate near Zurich.
After hearing about the fun chocolate experiences that are on offer at each of these establishments, you'll be planning your Swiss itinerary around a visit to one - if not all three - of these delicious destinations!
For more information about the places mentioned in this episode, as well as the full show notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode 43.
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Switzerland has a long chocolate-making history and is renowned for producing some of the best - if not THE best - chocolate in the world.

So it’s not surprising then, that eating Swiss chocolate is right up there at the top of most people’s must-do lists when they visit Switzerland.

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If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favourite podcast app. ❤️

Previous Episode

Swiss traditions and world class sites

Is it photos of the incredible scenic beauty that have enticed you to visit Switzerland? I’m not surprised. Everywhere you turn in Switzerland you are rewarded with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, gorges and lush fields - it really is the most beautiful place on Earth.

But the magnificent scenery certainly isn’t the only thing that Switzerland has going for it. The country is home to 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some rather unique traditions and customs, both of which we are going to hear about today.

My guest today is Livio Goetz, Director of Switzerland Tourism Australia and New Zealand and Livio has some fascinating facts to share with us today.
In this episode, Livio talks about:

His background and his career in the travel industry
Swiss customs and traditions including unique events and sports
Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites
His top 3 'must do' experiences for first time visitors to Switzerland

For more information about the places mentioned in this episode, as well as the full show notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode42.
Visit our shop for helpful Switzerland travel guides and resources.
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This podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. #ineedswitzerland

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Breathtaking boat trips to enjoy in Switzerland

In this episode we hear from Andy Nef of Swiss Travel System who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Switzerland's public transport network.
Andy has lots of info to share about Switzerland’s most popular boat trips as well as a couple of others that are not as well known. And the great thing about all these fantastic boat trips is that almost all of them are fully covered with the Swiss Travel Pass - Switzerland’s all-in-one transport ticket.
Topics covered in this episode include:

What is the System Travel System?
What is the Swiss Travel Pass?
Boat trips included with the Swiss Travel Pass
Combining boat trips and other forms of public transport
International boat cruises
River cruising in Switzerland
Types of vessels and their onboard facilities
Where to find boat timetables
Theme cruises

Whether you prefer to enjoy a Swiss river cruise or a boat trip on one of Switzerland's many lakes, you will be spoilt for choice!
For more information about the boat trips mentioned in this episode, as well as the full Show Notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode44/.
>> Visit our shop for helpful Switzerland travel guides and resources.
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This podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. #ineedswitzerland

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Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - Decadent must-have Swiss chocolate experiences

Transcript

Are you dreaming of visiting Switzerland? Planning a trip to Switzerland is very exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you choose which of the many scenic cities, towns, and villages to visit? Which mountain top excursions should you take? And what's the best way to get around Switzerland? And of course, how much of the country can you realistically see within your timeframe?

If you've asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you. This is the Holidays to