--- title: "Felchlin fine chocolate" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/felchlin-fine-chocolate" description: "For more than 100 years, Max Felchlin AG in Ibach, Schwyz, has been producing high-quality couvertures, chocolates and the finest components for the national and international confectionery and confectionery industry. The company has made an excellent name for itself among customers and suppliers worldwide, particularly for its exquisite Grand Cru couvertures.HistoryIn 1908, Max Felchlin started a honey trading business in Schwyz, which became the \"Honigzentrale Schwyz\" a few years later. In the Roaring Twenties, Max Felchlin decided to expand his trade with baking powder, cocoa, couverture and cocoa butter and gained many bakers and confectioners as customers. In the same decade, the Felchlin company began to produce its first product, artisan baking honey, which is still produced today. Even then, the quality of the products was particularly important to Max Felchlin, which still sets them apart from the foreign-dominated competition today. With innovative ideas such as the Sowieso pudding powder, the company also survived the two world wars and was one of the most important workplaces in the canton of Schwyz.Special featuresThe term \"Grand Cru\" was introduced in 1999 by the Felchlin company itself for a selection of its couvertures (high-quality chocolate that is further processed). This means that only fine cocoa from a defined origin is used and that Felchlin's head buyer regularly travels to the regions of origin and purchases the cocoa locally. With this introduction, the company is taking on a pioneering role in terms of sustainability in the chocolate industry. In 2004, the fine chocolate Grand Cru Maracaibo Clasificado 65% was named the best chocolate in the world by the Accademia Maestri Pasticceri Italiani organisation.The chocolate can be purchased from various retailers in the region or in the factory shop in Ibach." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2343877/10f9a0e9eb0fe83275eedd3753f5cc7e77ace16d39de0d004207c914aafc1a0b/felchlin-schokolade.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Felchlin fine chocolate ======================= - Direct sales felchlin-schokolade Max Felchlin AG stands for high product quality. The fine Grand Cru chocolate "Maracaibo Clasificado 65%" was awarded the gold medal for the world's best chocolate in 2004. For more than 100 years, Max Felchlin AG in Ibach, Schwyz, has been producing high-quality couvertures, chocolates and the finest components for the national and international confectionery and confectionery industry. The company has made an excellent name for itself among customers and suppliers worldwide, particularly for its exquisite Grand Cru couvertures. History ------- In 1908, Max Felchlin started a honey trading business in Schwyz, which became the "Honigzentrale Schwyz" a few years later. In the Roaring Twenties, Max Felchlin decided to expand his trade with baking powder, cocoa, couverture and cocoa butter and gained many bakers and confectioners as customers. In the same decade, the Felchlin company began to produce its first product, artisan baking honey, which is still produced today. Even then, the quality of the products was particularly important to Max Felchlin, which still sets them apart from the foreign-dominated competition today. With innovative ideas such as the Sowieso pudding powder, the company also survived the two world wars and was one of the most important workplaces in the canton of Schwyz. Special features ---------------- The term "Grand Cru" was introduced in 1999 by the Felchlin company itself for a selection of its couvertures (high-quality chocolate that is further processed). This means that only fine cocoa from a defined origin is used and that Felchlin's head buyer regularly travels to the regions of origin and purchases the cocoa locally. With this introduction, the company is taking on a pioneering role in terms of sustainability in the chocolate industry. In 2004, the fine chocolate Grand Cru Maracaibo Clasificado 65% was named the best chocolate in the world by the Accademia Maestri Pasticceri Italiani organisation. The chocolate can be purchased from various retailers in the region or in the factory shop in Ibach. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Factory shop: Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 12.00 13.30 - 18.00 Saturday: 10.00 - 16.00 Dayoff: Sunday Read more Target group - Individual guests - Groups - Families - Adults - Seniors Equipment / Furnishings - Wheelchair accessible Directions & Parking facilities You can find more information on how to get here on the travel page. Read more Accessibility / Location - Accessible by public transport - Central location Foreign Language German, English, French Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Exhibition - Place of interest - Direct sales - Direct sales - Direct sales - Tours 7.70 km - Hike 18.89 km - Trail 41.41 km - racing bike Contact **Max Felchlin AG** Bahnhofstrasse 63 6431 Schwyz