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6 Best Chocolate Shops in Zurich

Looking for a chocolate shop in Zurich? This guide brings together elegant pralines and café stops in the Old Town, specialist gift counters, imported sweets and convenient station options.

Compare each location by the kind of treat you want, how easy it is to reach, opening hours and whether you need help choosing or assembling a gift.

How this guide is ordered

The order reflects the strength and clarity of each shop’s chocolate or confectionery offer, the usefulness of its location, the occasions it suits and practical details such as opening patterns and assistance in store. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Three Notable Places for Chocolate Gifts in Zurich

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#1
Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie
4.942 reviews
Chocolate-focused café stops and elegant gifts
#2
Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur - La vie en chocolat
516 reviews
Specialty chocolate shopping and gift selection
#3
Swedish Candy Market
4.956 reviews
Exploring imported sweets and creating custom mixes
#4
Läckerli Huus AG
4.377 reviews
Convenient Swiss confectionery and travel gifts
#5
LOLIPOP Zürich Sihlcity
3.955 reviews
Browsing international candy in a shopping-centre setting
#6
Lollipop
3.7127 reviews
International snacks during a rail journey

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Explore 6 Chocolate Shops in Zurich

Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie #1
What stands out

  • Fine pralines and exquisite chocolate

Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie

4.942 reviews
Wühre 15, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Chocolate-focused café stops and elegant gifts

At Wühre 15 beside the Limmat in Zurich’s Old Town, Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie pairs a pastry café with a specialist chocolate shop. Its range includes fine pralines and exquisite chocolate, while the hot chocolate stands out for balanced sweetness and pronounced cocoa character.

Citron tart adds a fresh, sharp counterpoint. Open Tuesday to Saturday, with Monday and Sunday closed, it suits both sit-down treats and carefully chosen gifts.

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur - La vie en chocolat #2

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur - La vie en chocolat

516 reviews
Storchengasse 11, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Specialty chocolate shopping and gift selection

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur brings a dedicated chocolate-shop experience to Storchengasse 11 in Zurich. The family business, established in 1943, combines classic creations with innovation, macarons and a selection built around carefully chosen raw materials.

Patient, attentive service makes browsing easier when the display is full of tempting options. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm and Saturday until 6pm, it is closed Sundays.

Swedish Candy Market #3
What stands out

  • Extensive selection of Swedish sweets

Swedish Candy Market

4.956 reviews
Pelikanstrasse 38, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Exploring imported sweets and creating custom mixes

Swedish Candy Market at Pelikanstrasse 38 offers a playful alternative to a traditional chocolate shop, with an extensive selection of Swedish sweets and imported treats. The range can be sorted by preference, from sour and sweet to licorice, foam and chocolate, making it easy to build a personalised mix.

Helpful service adds to the browsing experience. Open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm, it is closed Sundays.

Läckerli Huus AG #4

Läckerli Huus AG

4.377 reviews
Im Hauptbahnhof ShopVille-Plaza, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Convenient Swiss confectionery and travel gifts

Located in ShopVille-Plaza at Zurich Main Station, Läckerli Huus is a practical stop for Swiss chocolate, Basler Läckerli and ready-to-give assortments. The compact shop works particularly well for last-minute gifts, with staff able to explain the products and help assemble a selection.

Oven-fresh Basler Läckerli are a featured speciality. It opens daily, from 8am on weekdays and Saturday, and from 9am on Sunday.

LOLIPOP Zürich Sihlcity #5
What stands out

  • Imported sweets and colourful snack products

LOLIPOP Zürich Sihlcity

3.955 reviews
Sihlcity, Kalanderpl. 1, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
Browsing international candy in a shopping-centre setting

LOLIPOP Zürich Sihlcity is a candy store in the Sihlcity complex at Kalanderplatz 1, with a selection focused on imported sweets and colourful snack products. It is a fun stop for browsing unusual brands and treats, though prices can vary noticeably between items, so checking the shelf label before choosing by weight is sensible.

Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm, it is closed Sundays.

Lollipop #6
What stands out

  • American and Asian sweets, drinks and cereals

Lollipop

3.7127 reviews
Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofstrasse, 8000 Zürich, Switzerland
Best for
International snacks during a rail journey

Lollipop occupies a convenient spot at Zurich Main Station on Bahnhofstrasse, making it easy to pick up American and Asian sweets, drinks and cereals while passing through the city. The range includes recognisable favourites such as Cheetos, Nerds Rope, Hi-Chew and Sour Patch Kids, with friendly, helpful assistance in store.

Open until 9pm Monday to Friday and Thursday, it also opens on Sundays for weekend arrivals.

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Map of chocolate shops in Zurich

Use the map to plan a chocolate walk through Zurich’s Old Town, with options around Wühre and Storchengasse. The Hauptbahnhof shops suit quick purchases before a train, while Sihlcity and Pelikanstrasse offer a different shopping setting.

Check the route and current opening hours before making a special trip, particularly for a café visit or a larger gift.

What you can find

  • Pralines and fine chocolateBrowse refined pralines and chocolate in specialist shops, including a traditional café setting beside the Limmat.
  • Chocolate café stopsPair chocolate shopping with a pastry break and hot chocolate in Zurich’s Old Town.
  • Gift selectionChoose elegant assortments or ask for help putting together a present for someone else.
  • Swiss confectioneryPick up Swiss chocolate and Basler Läckerli, including ready-to-give assortments near the main station.
  • Imported sweetsExplore Swedish, American and Asian sweets, drinks and cereals in shops with international ranges.
  • Custom candy mixesBuild a personalised selection by choosing from sour, sweet, licorice, foam and chocolate treats.
  • Last-minute travel purchasesFind compact, convenient options at Hauptbahnhof for gifts or snacks during a rail journey.

How to choose a Zurich chocolate shop

  1. Choose Wühre or Storchengasse if you want traditional chocolate, pralines or a more refined gift.
  2. For a café break, confirm the opening day and allow time to enjoy the pastry and hot chocolate offer.
  3. Pick Pelikanstrasse when you want to create a mixed bag of imported sweets rather than buy a classic box.
  4. Use Hauptbahnhof for Swiss confectionery or a last-minute present, especially when travelling by train.
  5. Compare shelf labels carefully at shops selling sweets by weight, as unusual imported items can vary in price.
  6. Check same-day opening hours and product availability before travelling for a specific item or larger assortment.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go in Zurich for pralines and a chocolate café?

Conditorei Schober Chocolaterie on Wühre is a natural choice for combining a café stop with specialist chocolate shopping. Its offer includes pralines, fine chocolate and hot chocolate, with pastries such as citron tart adding a lighter option.

Check its Tuesday-to-Saturday opening pattern before visiting.

Which Zurich chocolate shop is best for choosing a gift?

Vollenweider Chocolatier Confiseur on Storchengasse suits visitors who want dedicated chocolate shopping and guidance while browsing. Its range combines classic creations, newer ideas and macarons.

The attentive, patient service can be particularly useful when you are comparing several gift possibilities.

Where can I make a personalised mix of sweets?

Swedish Candy Market on Pelikanstrasse is geared towards exploring imported sweets and building a custom mix. You can browse by preferences such as sour, sweet, licorice, foam or chocolate.

It is a better fit for a playful selection than for a formal boxed chocolate gift.

Where can I buy Swiss chocolate near Zurich Main Station?

Läckerli Huus in ShopVille-Plaza is convenient for Swiss chocolate, Basler Läckerli and ready-to-give assortments. It works well for travellers who need a present shortly before departure, and staff can help explain the products.

Confirm current station opening hours if your train is early or late.

Where can I find American or Asian sweets in Zurich?

Lollipop at Hauptbahnhof focuses on international snacks, including sweets, drinks and cereals from American and Asian brands. LOLIPOP Zürich Sihlcity offers another shopping-centre setting for colourful imported treats.

Check the specific shop before travelling if you need a particular brand or product.

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