Schokoladenmuseum Köln, Chocolate museum in Rheinauhafen district, Cologne, Germany
The glass and aluminum building houses 4,000 square meters of exhibition space dedicated to chocolate production, including a glass manufacturing facility and research areas.
Chocolate maker Hans Imhoff established the museum in 1993 after discovering vintage machinery and documents from the former Stollwerck chocolate factory in 1972.
The exhibition presents chocolate manufacturing methods from ancient American civilizations through European developments, featuring collections of Baroque porcelain and silver serviceware.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except Mondays in January, February, March, and November, with online booking available to reduce wait times.
The central chocolate fountain contains 200 kilograms of Lindt chocolate, while the tropical greenhouse demonstrates cocoa tree cultivation in controlled conditions.
Location: Altstadt-Süd
Inception: 1993
Official opening: October 31, 1993
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; January-March Monday off; November Monday off
Phone: +492219318880
Email: service@schokoladenmuseum.de
Website: https://schokoladenmuseum.de
GPS coordinates: 50.93220,6.96427
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
Cologne, the fourth largest city in Germany, has stood on the banks of the Rhine for over two thousand years. This collection presents the main monuments, museums, and sites that trace the city's history from Roman times to the present day. The Gothic cathedral dominates the city center with its two 157-meter-tall towers, while remnants of medieval fortifications, such as the Hahnen Gate, testify to the defensive past of the city. The museums in Cologne offer a journey through the centuries. The Roman-Germanic Museum displays Dionysus’ mosaic and archaeological remains of the Roman colonia. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum houses seven centuries of European painting, from the Middle Ages to Impressionism. The Museum Ludwig contains one of the largest collections of pop art outside the United States, including major works by Warhol and Lichtenstein. The Nazi Documentation Center, located in the former Gestapo headquarters, documents the period from 1933 to 1945. The Chocolate Museum traces the history of cacao from Central America, while the Farina House remembers that Cologne has given its name to a world-famous fragrance since the 18th century.
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