Our family recently visited the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc, Switzerland, nestled in the picturesque canton of Fribourg near Gruyère. At the factory guests can take a chocolate course, tour the factory while tasting chocolate, and shop at the store. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the delightful aroma of chocolate wafting through the air and were excited for our tour.
We recommend booking your tickets online for a factory tour. We tried to do the tour on a previous visit, but the wait to enter the factory was too long. Once your time slot is called, each visitor receives an audio guide in their preferred language, which takes you through a series of immersive rooms detailing the history of chocolate. My older son found the audio guide fascinating, while my three-year-old was more interested in the chocolate tasting that awaited us. The highlight of our tour was undoubtedly the chocolate tasting. We indulged in a variety of chocolates, including some fresh off the assembly line, which was an exciting treat for everyone. Watching a chocolatier craft chocolate figures added a unique touch to our visit, making it even more memorable.
For those looking for a hands-on experience, Cailler offers chocolate-making courses, though we opted not to participate this time. There is a large room where chocolatiers teach guests how to make different chocolate creations. The factory also features a large shop filled with an assortment of chocolates perfect for gifts; we filled a 100g box with small chocolates to take home.
Outside, there’s a playground that looked inviting, but with snow on the ground during our visit, we couldn’t enjoy it as much as we would have liked. The playground includes fun slides and climbing structures.
Practical amenities like lockers for storing coats and bags are available inside, requiring a 1 or 2 euro coin which is returned upon unlocking. Additionally, there is ample free parking available right before the factory entrance. Overall, our visit to the Cailler Chocolate Factory was a sweet adventure that combined education with plenty of delicious treats.
