Confiserie Tschirren
Altstadt
Fodor's choice
The self-styled prince of Bernese chocolatiers, Tschirren has been making its divine assortment of artfully rough-hewn truffles since 1919.
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Bern's official store hours are 9 to 7 weekdays and 8 to 5 on Saturday. Thursday hours are extended to 9; stores in the Hauptbahnhof may open on Sunday. Smaller stores, particularly in the Altstadt, may stay shuttered Monday morning, close for lunch, close before 9 pm on Thursday, and/or open as late as 10 am.
Confiserie Beeler
City Center
The specialty at Confiserie Beeler is the Caramelina, where truffle meets caramel in seven flavors, including mocha-cardamom and cassis. There's also plenty of seating for those who like to linger over tea and cake.
Confiserie Eichenberger
City Center
Find an assortment of pralines and truffles, as well as hazelnut gingerbread emblazoned with the iconic bear, at Eichenberger. There are five stores in Bern, three of which have cafés.
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Läderach
Altstadt
Giant slabs of chocolate studded with nuts and fruit are the main attraction here. The samplers sold in cellophane bags are fun for immediate sharing, or choose the sturdy wooden gift box for an indulgent souvenir.
