BERN CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sweet Streets of Bern: A Two-and-a-Half-Hour Schoggi & Schnapps Walk
A compact guided walk through Bern’s Old Town that traces the stories of Switzerland’s famous chocolatiers and ends with a chocolate-and-schnapps tasting at the Matte Distillery.
Sweet Streets of Bern: A Two-and-a-Half-Hour Schoggi & Schnapps Walk.
This specialised stroll threads through Bern’s atmospheric Altstadt, stopping at corners and facades that hold the recipes, rivalries and brand tales of Suchard, Wander, Tobler, Lindt, Bloch and Casa Nobile. The outdoor narrative culminates just metres from chocolate’s local origin with a paired Schoggi- und Schnapstasting at the Matte Brennerei, leaving you with the flavours that made those stories tangible.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bern’s Altstadt in Chocolate-Time
A guided circuit through Bern’s historic old town reveals where the country’s chocolate legends began and how local streets shaped their stories.
Stories of Switzerland’s Chocolate Houses
The tour stops highlight the names and narratives of leading confectioners — Suchard, Wander, Tobler, Lindt, Bloch and Casa Nobile — situating their origins in Bern’s urban fabric.
A Finale at the Matte Distillery
After the outdoor portion you finish a few metres from chocolate’s local origin with a combined chocolate and schnapps tasting at the nearby Matte Brennerei.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The Schoggi- & Schnäpslitour is a paced, story-driven walk of just under three hours that pairs urban history with a sensory tasting at the end: streets and plaques by day, flavours and small-batch schnapps in the Matte Brennerei to close.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is approximately 2.5 hours.
Participants should note the tour includes a tasting; plan accordingly for any personal needs related to an alcohol-inclusive experience.
This is an outdoor walk through Bern’s Altstadt that concludes at the Matte Brennerei for the tasting.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2.5 hours.
Is tasting included?
Yes — the tour includes a chocolate and schnapps tasting at the Matte Brennerei.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes — participants must be at least 18 years old.
What chocolate brands or makers are covered?
The tour covers stories of Suchard, Wander, Tobler, Lindt, Bloch and Casa Nobile.
Where does the tasting take place?
The tasting takes place at the Matte Brennerei, a short walk from the sites discussed in the Old Town.