The best specialized museums German-Speaking Switzerland

More than a chocolate museum, it's an immersion in the heart of a family saga, whose successive generations have handed down values of authenticity, innovation and sustainability, through their cult brands Ragusa and Torino. You'll get up close and personal with the company's history, its traditional brands and its modern production. Thanks to a discovery trail and workshops, the visit will appeal to all your senses in a playful way.

For all football fans! With over 3,000^m2 of exhibition space, the Fédération Internationale de Football Museum traces the great moments in the history of football and pays tribute to a sport whose popularity around the globe is unrivalled. In addition to the original FIFA World Cup trophy, the museum exhibits over 1,000 objects, 4,000 books and archive documents, and 1,400 photographs depicting the world's footballing heritage.

Immerse yourself in the world of comics, caricatures and cartoons, unique in Switzerland. The Cartoonmuseum Basel offers 3,400 original works of art on three floors of a modern building. This collection is the fruit of a passion and commitment to narrative drawing. With over 10,000 works, the museum celebrates the legacy of this art form. Thematic exhibitions, inspiring workshops, guided tours (in French) and artist talks enrich each exhibition.

William Tell is a national hero. Who doesn't know of his famous daring and dexterity in handling the crossbow with such precision that it has become a Swiss quality par excellence? His life is still shrouded in mystery by historians. In the small village of Bürglen, the museum covers six centuries of documentation, representations and objects that take us back to the world of primitive Switzerland. It houses the collection of Basel-born Ernst Stückelberg, famous for painting the frescoes in the chapel of William Tell on Lake Uri.

This cheese is best enjoyed with a platter of cold cuts. At the Tête de Moine House, you will discover the know-how of eight hundred years of cheese making. You can use your iPad to take a fun and interactive tour. You will go back in time and discover the know-how of an old cheese factory and a cheese cellar. You will extend the visit into local life and taste good local products. You may even be able to watch cheese being made over a wood fire.

Caution: you are entering the temple of chocolate! The Lindt House is the size of four soccer stadiums and takes you on an interactive journey to the origins of chocolate. You'll discover how cocoa conquered Europe, and learn how Swiss pioneers revolutionized the world of chocolate in the ^19th century with their inventions. Did you know, for example, that cocoa beans were once used as currency? At the end of the tour, you'll be able to taste as much white, dark and milk chocolate as you like. Exciting and addictive!

Learn about Eastern Swiss traditions through the secrets of making the world-famous Appenzeller cheese. The demonstration cheese dairy will introduce you to traditional Appenzeller cheese-making skills and traditions. During the tour, you'll be able to taste and make your own appenzeller, and have the chance to compose your own herb blend. Listen to the sound of typical bells, admire the imposing cheese cellar housing over 15,500 wheels of cheese and the gigantic cheese cauldron.

Discover the HeK in Münchenstein, dedicated to digital culture. It explores the visual arts, music, theater, dance, performance and design. It's an interdisciplinary venue where media and technology come together to showcase the digital culture of the ^21st century. Exhibitions, mini-festivals and debates immerse you in this dynamic world. The Genusswerk&co bistro offers a variety of menus, cakes and sandwiches. Enjoy a good time on the terrace!