One of the things Vienna is famous for is its chocolate. But it’s not just edible chocolate that we’re talking about here but even the other forms of chocolate that people can enjoy on their bodies. And this can be experienced through the Choco Vienna, a festival for chocolate only in the capital of Austria.
Choco Vienna takes place for three days and during these days, national and international chocolate producers come together to show off their unique products for one sweet experience for visitors. They will present to the public the classic chocolates and the trends in the chocolate industry as well as its uses in health and beauty. Whether you love the light or dark chocolate, there’s one you can find at this event.
And not only will you able to taste the sweetness of chocolate at this event. You can experience as well chocolate massages as a way to pamper yourself. Who knows, you may just love it and crave for it moving forward.
This festival of chocolate is part of the yearly Long Night of the Museums and as such, the tickets used by people in all Austrian museums will entitle them to take part in the Choco Vienna.
One tourist spot worth exploring during this festival is the first Vienna Chocolate Museum, visitors will be able to take a glimpse on the production of pralines and confectionery. The museum accommodates group tours with the Easter and Christmas seasons as the busiest seasons when all machines are in full operation. What can also be found in here are unique chocolate sculptures.
The first Choco Vienna began in 2006 with different exciting activities held for the young and old alike. Events included chocolate samplings, arts, seminars and workshops, live performances and entertainment for kids. In the following year, side events included presentations on chocolate packaging and a chocolate fashion show. Last year, some 40 exhibitors took part in the three day choco festival.
