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Tucked away in Tallinn’s Old Town near Freedom Square, the Chocolala Chocolate Museum invites visitors into the rich history of Estonia’s chocolate-making tradition. Housed beneath an elegant artisan chocolatier, the museum showcases vintage molds, ornate boxes, and colourful wrappers from the country’s leading confectioners of the past century. Highlights include a striking 30‑kilogram chocolate lion sculpture and a dress fashioned entirely from chocolate wrappings. Through glass walls, guests can watch master chocolatiers at work, crafting treats inspired by Nordic forests with flavours like birch sap caramel, spruce shoots, and wild berries. The experience blends indulgence with heritage, offering guided tours, tastings, and workshops that reveal both the artistry and innovation behind Estonia’s sweetest export.

Tallinn Estonia

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Chocolala Chocolate Museum is located at Suur-Karja 20 in Tallinn’s Old Town, just a short walk from Freedom Square. This specialty museum is dedicated to the history and artistry of Estonian chocolate making, housed in a historic building that was once home to Tallinn’s German Club and later a bank vault. Visitors are invited to explore around 1,500 items including vintage chocolate molds, boxes, and wrappers, with exhibits enhanced by films about chocolate production from the early 20th century. The museum also features chocolate-making workshops, tastings, and a café offering chocolates inspired by Nordic forest flavors. Nearby, guests can explore Tallinn’s cultural highlights like the Estonian Museum of Orders of Knighthood, the vibrant Freedom Square itself, and Saint Catherine’s Passage. The area is filled with charming cafés, shops, and historic landmarks, making Chocolala Museum an inviting destination for those who want to savor both the heritage and flavors of Estonian chocolate.

Chocolala Chocolate Museum

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