Laderach is my favorite Swiss chocolate. The pralines and truffles are amazing. The chocolate is…read moremelt-in-your-mouth delicious! The Grand Cru dark chocolates are intense and delightful. I was very excited to see they have opened a shop in Stuttgart. I was disappointed, however, that the shop did not carry the inventory or the assortment that is in their shops in Zurich. Also, the staff is not very friendly. www.laederach.com

My first Christmas season in Stuttgart, I bombarded my Stateside family with Ritter Sport. They…read morehave something for everyone, and it doesn't get more fresh that right from the factory. Besides, who doesn't like chocolate? Cartoon villains, that's it. Vegan? Covered. Seasonal flavors? Got 'em. Buckets of nougat, you better believe it. I can get gift boxes and comically large candies, sacks of chocolate squares, and much of it is discounted. The museum is free, and walks you through the process of creating chocolate, from cultivation to marketing. Plus, you get a free piece at the end.

Museum only, No tours [Waldenbuch, Germany]…read more We arrived a little early at the museum hoping to inquire about a tour (similar to the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield CA or the Tillamook Creamer in OR) but unfortunately it wasn't offered. Museum Ritter and Chocolate Exhibition is directly adjacent to the Ritter Sport chocolate factory. There are featured art collection in the museum on the second floor. A short video depicting the history of the chocolate was also shown in a small theatre. The Ritter Sport Chocolate Exhibition tells the story behind these popular square chocolate bar and the successful brand behind it. This experience involves all of the senses -- guests smell, taste, hear and feel their way through the world of the cocoa bean! Then we made our way to the SchokoLaden shop where we stocked up on my favorites and amazing bargain-priced chocolates! This was where we actually spent most of our time ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ In Waldenbuch everything revolves around the Square! Review #4060