Aeschbach Chocolatier
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Why go
- Taste Aeschbach specialties at several stations in the exhibition.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- BlüeteCharles Aeschbach’s best-known chocolate is a miniature Zug cherry cake, handmade to his original recipe.At Aeschbach Chocolatier
- SchoggitalerThe manufactory has made these chocolate medallions and coins with Heimatschutz and ProNatura since 1984.At Aeschbach Chocolatier1984
Know before you go
- Daily, 08:30–17:00; closed 25 December and 1 January.
With kids
- Guess, experiment and explore cocoa and chocolate through the senses at interactive stations.
Tips for your visit
- The ChocoCafé serves breakfast, lunch, desserts and pastries made fresh daily.
- Choose indoor seating or the ChocoCafé’s sunny outdoor terrace.
Tours and audio guides
- Guided manufactory visit
- Go behind the scenes with a chocolate specialist after the exhibition
Interesting facts1
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History
The family business makes chocolate by hand using its own original recipes and is run by its third generation. Blüete chocolates are small Zuger Kirschtorten made by hand to Charles Aeschbach's original recipe. The ChocoDromo site in Root combines the exhibition with a café and boutique. Visitors can view the manufactory through exhibition windows or join a guided visit after the exhibition.
- 1972Confiseur Charles Aeschbach began the business in a small shed in Zug.
- 1978The business moved to Cham as its original shed became too small. Work with Heimatschutz and ProNatura began the Schoggitaler story.
- 1991Charles Aeschbach created the Blüete chocolate.
- 2011Markus Aeschbach initiated a move to a new building in Root.
- 2012The company continued its story at the ChocoDromo in Root.
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- 2014ChocoWelt opened at the ChocoDromo as an experience about how the company's chocolate specialties are made.
- After 25 yearsCharles and Erika Aeschbach handed the business to Markus Aeschbach.
- 2024Jürg Rogenmoser became CEO in January after 36 years with the company.
How to get there
- TrainTake the S1 from Luzern or Baar to Root D4.
- BusTake bus 23 from Ebikon or Gisikon-Root station to Root D4, Oberfeld.
Accessibility
- ChocoWelt is fully accessible to visitors with mobility needs
Sources: Schweizer Schokolade online kaufen – Aeschbach … · Schokoladenmuseum Schweiz ▷ Jetzt informieren &… · Aeschbach Chocolatier | Unsere Geschichte · Aeschbach Chocolatier: seasons, visitor informa… · checked 11 Oct 2026
- Website
- aeschbach-chocolatier.ch/
- Phone
- 41417473366
Questions and answers
Which languages can I use in the Aeschbach Chocolatier exhibition?
The exhibition is in German and English.
How can I contact Aeschbach Chocolatier?
Call +41 41 747 33 66.
Can I order chocolate directly from Aeschbach Chocolatier?
Yes. Direct chocolate orders, specialties and gift ideas are available.
How does Aeschbach Chocolatier make its chocolate?
The family business makes chocolate by hand using its own original recipes.
What is the ChocoDromo in Root?
It is Aeschbach Chocolatier’s chocolate experience venue.
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