Walking into Confiserie Selbach is like stepping back in time and visiting an old-time candy shop…read more They have unique candies and chocolate along with traditional sweets. They also sell unique flavored vinegars, coffee, and teas. Customers were stalking up on Christmas speciality items. www.confiserie-selbach.de

I was very pleased to see actual "inside" photos of this candy shop as the owner is always telling…read moreeveryone to please not take them! Maybe he softened up that day! :) Anyway, when we visit Germany, we live in Karlsruhe with long time friends ( a 40 minute drive from The Zuckerladen) ... and it is always one of the very first stops we make after we arrive in Deutschland. The owner is a charming and eccentric soul... The Willy Wonka of Heidelberg, and the candy he has selected for his customers is out of this world - from the standard German Gummi bears, to extremely amazingly fine chocolate, and everything in-between. Its location is also delightfully charming- situated in a nice cozy little part of town. A MUST when you visit Heidelberg... for the chocolate, and everything else that comes along with it. Closed Sunday and Monday. So. und Mo. geschlossen Facebook/Heidelberger Zuckerladen

My favorite candy store in the whole world! Unique, with full service pick-n-mix, AKA bulk candy,…read morecandy creature creations, imported candies, even erotic chocolates, all housed in a tiny shop attended by mom and pop owners and their lovely daughter. Pretty much exactly the opposite of everything Dylan's, It'Sugar, Sugar Factory, etc. -- those stale chains and flagships. Such great warmth and charm. A Heidelberg highlight, and a must see when visiting!

Die Auswahl ist super. Und Gluecksgefuehle nahen!read more

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