What you’ll experience: Perched on the banks of the Rhine, the Cologne Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum Köln) takes visitors on a delicious journey through 5,000 years of chocolate history. From ancient Mayan cocoa rituals to modern-day production, the museum blends education and indulgence in equal measure. Watch pralines being crafted in the glass-walled factory, stroll through a tropical greenhouse filled with real cocoa trees, and dip a wafer into the flowing chocolate fountain. With interactive exhibits, a riverside café serving decadent desserts, and a shop brimming with sweet souvenirs, it’s a must-visit attraction for chocolate lovers of all ages.