Maison Cailler

6 Highlights at Maison Cailler

• The Maison Cailler chocolate factory has been in Broc since the end of the 19th century and is the factory of the oldest chocolate brand in Switzerland.
• Learn about the history of Swiss chocolate on a 20-minute tour of the chocolate factory museum.
• The interactive tour, which lasts about an hour in total, shows you the process of making Cailler chocolate.
• In workshops, you'll practice your first craft techniques and make your own truffle pralines or broken chocolate, for example.
• Free parking, a children's playground and a café round out the offerings for families.
• An Escape Game and a 2.5 km long outdoor adventure let you and your family or friends explore the world of chocolate in a playful way.

What awaits you at Maison Cailler

The history of Maison Cailler began in 1819 when François-Louis Cailler, a Swiss chocolate pioneer, founded the first chocolate factory in Switzerland. Since then, Maison Cailler has become a world-renowned brand and the oldest still-active chocolate brand in Switzerland.

Maison Cailler is not just a chocolate factory. It combines a museum, workshops, an outdoor experience and an exciting Escape Game. A children's playground, café and boutique are available for visitors who want to spend a little more time at Maison Cailler.

For families, a visit to the chocolate factory means a holistic experience that appeals to all the senses while providing entertainment.

The Museum of the Maison Cailler

The Museum of the Maison Cailler offers an interactive tour through the history of chocolate and the Cailler brand. Visitors can learn more about the origins of the cocoa bean, discover the evolution of chocolate making over the centuries and uncover the secrets of Cailler chocolate.

Chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler

Of course, no visit to Maison Cailler is complete without tasting the fine chocolates. After the tour, you'll get the chance to taste a variety of Cailler chocolates.

Prices and opening hours

Maison Cailler is open all year round, with the exception of December 25 and January 1. Admission prices vary depending on age and group size. We recommend you buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting.

Workshops at Maison Cailler

Attending a chocolaty workshop is a special highlight of your visit to Maison Cailler. Whether you want to make chocolates or a work of art out of chocolate, you will be perfectly guided by experienced chocolatiers. You will be introduced to the arts of tempering, conching, and ganaching, and will be able to make your own chocolate creations.

At Maison Cailler, you'll be spoiled for choice from a variety of workshops. Here are just a few examples:

• Hedgehog: chocolate experience for families
• Halloween Chocolate Champions
• My Cailler macaroons
• The Chocolate Champions
• Three chocolate mousse with tufted pears
• Children's birthday
• My Clara chocolates
• My Truffle Chocolates
• Chocolate pleasure for young and old

A chocolate course is also a good idea for a bachelor party, Valentine's Day or a team event.

Outdoor experience in Broc

A life-size interactive chocolate game awaits you outside the factory. The fun, family-friendly tour takes you from the factory through the picturesque countryside of the village of Broc. All you need is your smartphone and you're off on a 2.5km chocolate adventure with Alexandre. Each participant will be rewarded with a chocolate surprise at the end. The trail is not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.

Escape Game at Maison Cailler

The Escape Game immerses you in the world of Cailler chocolate in an authentic historic carriage. Here, too, a delicious reward awaits you. Ideally, you play this game with 3 to 5 people. It lasts 90 min.

Boutique and Café at Maison Cailler

At Café Cailler you should definitely try the hot chocolate. Besides hot and cold drinks, you can also get light snacks here. The desserts were created by the Cailler chocolatiers.

In the Cailler Boutique, you can buy gifts and souvenirs, in addition to the entire Cailler product range. These include mugs, T-shirts and posters. In the confectionery you will find exquisite and authentic Swiss chocolate creations.

How to get to Maison Cailler

Maison Cailler is located in Broc, south of Lake Gruyère in the Fribourg region.

Public transport

By train you reach the station Broc Fabrique via Fribourg and Bulle. From Bern it takes about 1:30 hours.

By car

If you arrive by car, take the highway A12 between Bern and Lausanne. Take the Bulle exit and take the H189 in the direction of Charmey-Jaun. In Broc itself, take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle and follow Rue Alexandre Cailler and Rue Nestlé to Rue Jules Bellet. There is free parking next to the factory.

The Chocolarium is not the only chocolate factory you can visit. In our article about Swiss chocolate factories you will find many more sweet fortune factories.