Halloren Schokoladenmuseum

About the museum

The Halloren chocolate factory in Halle dates back to 1804 and is considered the oldest chocolate factory still operating in Germany. From 1879 the company was owned by the David family. In 1952 the Halloren-Kugeln (chocolate balls) came onto the market; they remain the company's best-known product to this day.

The chocolate museum opened in 2002 on the company grounds on Delitzscher Straße and was expanded several times in the years that followed. In 2004 a chocolate room was added, its furnishings made from around one and a half tons of chocolate; later additions included a chocolate model of Halle's town hall and a relief of the city skyline.

Today the site presents itself as the Halloren Erlebniswelt (Halloren experience world): in addition to the exhibition on more than 200 years of company and chocolate history, visitors can follow the path from cocoa bean to bar at a bean-to-bar station, watch figures and specialties being made by hand in the see-through manufactory, and create their own pralines or bars in the chocolate workshop. A café, an ice cream bar, and a factory outlet round out the offerings.

Highlights

• Bean-to-bar station: from cocoa to bar, with tastings
• See-through manufactory and Pralineum
• Chocolate workshop for making your own pralines and bars
• More than 200 years of history of Germany's oldest chocolate factory
• Factory outlet with Halloren-Kugeln

Permanent exhibitions

• Halloren Schokoladenmuseum – Exhibition on the history of the Halloren factory and of chocolate, complemented by a bean-to-bar station, a see-through manufactory, and display pieces made of chocolate.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Halloren Vertriebs GmbH

Admission & discounts

Without a guided tour, an audio guide can be used. Event days with free admission, e.g., Charity Day on October 10, 2026, and Halloween on October 31, 2026, for guests in costume.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the operator, fully accessible and wheelchair-suitable; no details on elevator or restrooms.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

In the chocolate workshop, families create their own pralines or bars. Children's birthday parties with a 30-minute museum tour and workshop for up to 8 children up to age 14.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Café with seasonal ice cream bar, factory outlet/shop with Halloren products.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Corporate events and children's birthday parties on request via the contact form; no information on rooms or capacity.

Plan your visit