Chocolate Museum (Cologne)
A great chocolate museum is located in Cologne, Germany. The museum was established in 1993 close to the Rhine River. It has impressive exhibitions about the history of chocolate, cacao farming, the manufacture of cocoa and chocolate, cult chocolate, chocolate advertisements, and chocolate vending machines. There is also a small greenhouse where you can see the cacao tree and other tropic plants. Lindt has three working manufacturing lines in the museum so you can actually see how small milk chocolate bars, chocolate truffles, and chocolate figures are made. In addition there is a chocolate fountain.
The museum has also a restaurant where you can try some delicious chocolate cakes in addition to sandwiches and savory dishes, and there is an impressive chocolate store. A visit is absolutely recommended when being in Cologne or nearby cities.