At this classic Swiss chocolate store, the extensive variety of treats at Läderach is staggering!…read moreFor such a well-known brand in Switzerland, we found the hazelnut products a bit underwhelming. But all flavors of the tall chocolates referred to as mini-mousses are amazing! Unlike most of the stores in Switzerland on blisteringly hot summer days, the store actually has sufficient air-conditioning offering a pleasant escape! So linger for awhile.

What a wonderful experience we had at this location with it's chocolate making class…read more We walked in to checkout the chocolate selections and noticed the large prep area for a class. Asking a few questions about the classes that were offered, we selected the 75 minute class and it was perfect for my wife and I. We were the only students. I have included a few images of the experience. We also made a few purchases to take home and the family enjoyed the assortment we brought home. I highly recommend the experience of chocolate making. Enjoy!

The guy at the counter seemed very put out by the ignorant Americans, but otherwise a worthwhile…read morestop! Everything we tried was delicious!

We try chocolates wherever we go, and we have some wonderful favorites. Läderach is now at, or…read morevery near, the top of the list. Very rich deep dark chocolate, mixed with nuts, fruits, or plain. We did not try the milk chocolate, but from the moans of delight of other patrons it was just as good. Staff was pleasant, helpful, and spoke English.

Stopped quickly at Confiserie Tschirren to try their champagne truffles, pralines, and other…read morechocolates. The Tschirren family has been making chocolate in Bern since 1919. Absolutely amazing and worth a quick stop! Definitely a good spot for picking up a present from Bern.

It's one of the best pastry shop in Berne. The main shop is in the old city in Kramgasse 73 near…read morefamous Zytglogge tower but there is a subsidiary in Berne railway station. They have an interesting choice of chocolates and cakes. The service is always very friendly and warmhearted. Princess fancy cake is definitely my favourite one. It's a soft cream biscuit cake covered with green marzipan and on top there is a red marzipan rose. They have it in 3 sizes but the small one should be enough for 2 persons. You can buy a bigger one but it's better to eat it in the same day^^ I did also tried other delicious products such as black forest cake, lemon and also orange quark cakes, chocolates etc. Tschirren is a traditional Bern pastry shop and they recently have got competition from Zurich Sprüngli who opened a branch in Berne railway station. The prices are rather averaged considering the very high quality of their products.

Sprüngli's reputation is the main reason one might go here, but if you walk by the window surely…read moreyou'll be lured in by the macarons and exotic looking chocolates. If you, like me, are obsessed with Swiss chocolate, make sure to add this brand to your list of "must tastes."

One of the best places we stopped for a quick bite while in Bern. The pesto chicken sandwich was…read morereally good, so was the coffee, the quiche and the croissants. Ok, so we have a big family and we shared a bunch of stuff :-). Needless to say a great inexpensive place to stop by before catching the 'puppet show' at the clock tower.