Zurich—Confiserie Sprüngli and Conditorei Schober
Confiserie Sprüngli has been making confections in Zurich since 1836. Located in the busy Bahnhofstrasse shopping area, they are always packed with customers enjoying their smooth, chocolaty sensations. When visiting Zurich, I always make a beeline for this little bit of cocoa bean heaven. One side of the shop is a café where you can leisurely enjoy coffee or hot chocolate along with some chocolate treats. The other side looks like something from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Colorfully lit displays feature all manner of homemade dark and light delicacies, including Truffes du Jour. These round little temptations are just the fix that every chocolate addict needs. Made from cow’s milk that is taken from the farm that day, the truffles are then made by hand and are meant to be savored in the same 24-hour period. Mouth-wateringly delicious, it’s hard to eat just one … or two.