Maestrani's Chocolarium
A hands-on experience center at a long-established Swiss chocolate factory, where you can tour the production line, taste samples and even make your own chocolates. It is popular with families.
Maestrani is a Swiss chocolate brand founded in 1852, and it opened this experience center at its factory in Flawil in 2017. The tour combines multimedia displays that explain the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate, with viewing windows onto the production line and unlimited tastings along the way. You can also decorate your own chocolates in a workshop (reservation required, extra fee). The factory shop at the exit has more affordable prices. From St. Gallen, the train takes about 15 minutes to Flawil, followed by a 10-minute walk. Tickets are required, and holidays are crowded, so it is best to reserve a time slot online in advance.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Appenzeller Schaukäserei
- Stadtlounge
- Textile Museum St. Gallen
- St. Gallen Old Town & Oriel Windows
- Abbey Library of St. Gall
- St. Gallen Cathedral
- St. Laurenzen Church
- Kunstmuseum St. Gallen