Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Switzerland – The building of Lindt’s Home of Chocolate marks a major milestone in the Swiss chocolate history the charitable Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation is funding and realising this major project on Lindt & Sprüngli’s factory premises at Schokoladenplatz 1 in Kilchberg The plans for the multifunctional building were drawn up by Basel-based architects Christ & Gantenbein The modern design presents a striking counterbalance to the historical Lindt & Sprüngli factory building from 1899 and fits perfectly into the existing surroundings in Kilchberg The visionary construction project at Lindt & Sprüngli’s headquarters in Kilchberg has the aim of contributing towards the future of Switzerland as a business location for chocolate for the long-term At the same time continuing the pioneering work of the former company founders With their spirit of invention and business sense the pioneers made Swiss chocolate famous across the world and embedded it into the national identity Lindt’s Home of Chocolate will boost a multi-media and interactive exhibition the world’s largest Lindt chocolate shop a Lindt café and a Lindt Chocolateria for chocolate courses is the world’s largest chocolate fountain in the entrance area which is 8 metres tall Located in close vicinity and with ideal transport links to Zurich, the new Lindt Home of Chocolate is set to become an attractive day-trip destination for chocolate fans from Switzerland and abroad © Copyright 2025 | Editoriale Comunicaffè P.IVA 05752870963 | tel the objective of Comunicaffe International has been to provide an updated punctual and essential information service to operators in the sector cocoa and tea supply chains in order to develop critical thinking and debate Comunicaffe International is also a daily newsletter sent to 38.000 professionals in Italy and more than 85.000 worldwide and what’s more universally loved than chocolate Here are some of Europe’s best places to learn about indulge in this happiness-inducing foodstuff with or without any romantic partner in tow property prices in a municipality on the west shore of Lake Zurich have overtaken real estate prices on its sun-flooded eastern coast Kilchberg, which is five kilometers from Zurich, is now the priciest municipality to buy property in Switzerland, according to findings by property services company Iazi. It also has the lowest tax rate in the canton of Zurich, according to Comparis Although both shores offer beautiful natural surroundings as well international schools for well-heeled expat families the sunlight-flooded gold coast has typically been the preferred home for Zurich’s affluent.«Sniffle Coast» also dubbed «sniffle coast,» has traditionally been mocked for being chillier due to dusk’s earlier onset below Uetliberg's hillside. The average price for a 5.5-room single family house in the hometown of the Lindt & Spruengli chocolate factory is now 3 million Swiss francs ($3.3 million) Prices in municipalities on the lake's west shore such as Rueschlikon (5th place in Iazi's ranking) also fall into the top-20 most expensive towns finews.com publishes on its own Web-TV-Channel interviews with well-known figures of Swiss finance. + More on this topic + More on this topic + More on this topic Switzerland's famous chocolate-producer set up the visitor center and museum in 2020 with the hope of capturing some of that childlike wonder visitors are greeted by the sight of the world's largest chocolate fountain a 30-foot-high waterfall of 1,500 liters of chocolate that appears to flow from a whisk suspended in air onto a Lindor truffle visitors can explore 65,000 square feet of interactive exhibitions The museum whisks participants through the steps of the Lindt chocolate-making process starting with the production of cocoa beans and leading all the way to the mixing of flavors where you can craft your own personalized confections there are several testing stations throughout the exhibition to test your restraint.   so it is suggested to book them well ahead There is also a gift shop selling all kinds of chocolate from Lindt This Tudor-style mansion is home to the first roadside confectioner in the United States This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing Try a classic Necco candy bar being resurrected in a small suburban shop Nothing says indulgence like a 1,500-pound chocolate castle this chocolate waterfall is likely to be the world's largest A chocolatier with a quaint museum showcasing the history of chocolate Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte were fans of this 200-year-old French chocolatier Check out the 125-pound chocolate reindeer in the back of this candy shop Lindt & Sprüngli is now bringing its limited-edition Dubai chocolate to Switzerland The exclusive chocolate creation will be on sale at the Lindt Museum in Kilchberg from Saturday The limited-edition Dubai chocolate from Lindt & Sprüngli which caused a run on the stores in Germany chocolate lovers will be able to purchase the exclusive creation at the Lindt Museum in Kilchberg near Zurich The edition is limited to 500 pieces and the price per bar is 14.95 Swiss francs as the company announced in a press release People queued for hours to get their hands on one of the coveted bars Some buyers later offered the chocolate on platforms such as Ebay for up to 350 euros although the original selling price was 14.99 euros Lindt's Dubai chocolate is based on a creation by chocolate artist Sarah Hamouda the product quickly went viral and became a coveted collector's item The handmade chocolate creation offers a unique taste experience that is made even more desirable by its limited availability Lindt & Sprüngli is thus focusing on exclusivity and the fascination with limited-edition products which in today's world is reinforced by social media and influencer marketing The role of social media in spreading the hype surrounding Dubai chocolate cannot be underestimated Influencers played a key role in raising awareness of the product and increasing demand This strategy shows how important digital platforms have become for the success of brands and products Orders for printed editions will be processed after 26 August Luis Fernández-GalianoGeometría y libertad Geometry and Freedom pero flexible Determined but not Rigid  Piet Eckert / Wim EckertMetodologías e ideales Methodologies and Ideals Zúrich (Suiza)Center for Hearing and Language Zúrich (Suiza)Escher Terraces High-Rise Apartment Building Zúrich (Suiza)Escherpark Apartment Buildings Zúrich (Suiza)Europaallee Plot H 2010-2017 Zúrich (Suiza)Deaconry Bethanien 2011-2017 Kilchberg-Rüschlikon (Suiza)Campus Moos Secondary School Berlín (Alemania)TAZ Neubau Publishing House Schlieren (Suiza)Geistlich Apartment Building there arent any match using your search terms the world's largest producer of premium chocolate has agreed to acquire Russell Stover Candies Inc to become the third-biggest chocolate producer in North America This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing A 53-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured in a side-on head-on collision with a car in Kilchberg BL on Friday evening The 62-year-old driver of the car was taken to hospital with injuries The collision occurred shortly after 5.30 p.m. as reported by the Basel police on Saturday The car driver was driving towards Tecknau when he collided head-on with the oncoming motorcyclist on a bend the motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident: The 62-year-old driver of the car was injured and transported to hospital by the emergency services For the duration of the rescue and recovery work the road was closed in both directions in the area of the accident for several hours An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident When chocolate becomes an obsession: In the middle of the night today dozens of people queued up at Lindt & Sprüngli in Kilchberg ZH to buy Dubai chocolate Queuing for hours for a bar of chocolate - that's what happened this Saturday morning at Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg ZH The chocolate filled with pistachio cream and Kadayif threads The limited-edition Dubai chocolate from Lindt & Sprüngli has already caused a huge rush in the company's own stores in Germany And this morning it did the same in Switzerland the first people were already waiting outside the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg ZH at half past one in the morning When the store finally opened its doors at 9.30 a.m. several hundred people were already waiting outside The edition of Lindt & Sprüngli's Dubai chocolate is limited to 500 pieces The price per bar is a whopping 14.95 francs The rare bars are already being offered on eBay for several hundred euros Which proves once again: Artificial scarcity is currently one of the most effective sales strategies Are there other reasons why sales are limited to 500 pieces? "It takes a lot of effort to make a Dubai chocolate, which is why it can only be made by hand," explains Master Chocolatier Stefan Bruderer from Lindt Home of Chocolate in Blick. And because the manufacturing process is not quite so trivial only a limited number are currently being sold in Switzerland Lindt & Sprüngli is not the inventor of Dubai chocolate The recipe originally comes from the company Fix Dessert Chocolatier which has been offering it in Dubai since 2021 Company founder and chocolate artist Sarah Hamouda is considered the inventor the chocolate quickly went viral and became a coveted collector's item Sarah Hamouda came up with the chocolate recipe during her pregnancy. "I never thought my creation would become a global hit," says Hamouda in an interview with the US TV channel CNN. If you also want to eat Dubai chocolate but don't want to pay so much money for it and also enjoy being in the kitchen you can make it yourself at home - you only need a few ingredients There are already various instructions circulating on the Internet - here are the instructions from Dr. Oetker And here is the list of ingredients again: In addition to milk chocolate sesame nut (tahini) and kadayif threads of dough which are also found in the Turkish pastry baklava "These," says inventor Sarah Hamouda "give the Dubai chocolate its characteristic crunch." Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information lifts chocolate pralines into packaging on the production line inside the Lindt & Spruengli AG factory in Kilchberg agreed to acquire Russell Stover Candies Inc 2017 at 9:03 PM ESTBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.In the shadows of the Alps Swiss companies are confronting a new reality: They won’t be adding manufacturing jobs in the country anytime soon -- not for humans the unique Chocolate Competence Center features an interactive museum a research plant and an open-view production line and aims to position the country as an economic location the world is another chocolate-themed attraction richer the curtain was raised on the new Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg The unique Chocolate Competence Center with an interactive museum a research plant and an open-view production line will be delighting visitors from Switzerland and across the world President of the Lindt Chocolate Competence Fountain unveiled the centerpiece of the Lindt Home of Chocolate – the more than 9-meter high chocolate fountain The launch was accompanied by a shower of gold confetti A number of days before the official opening the new destination of Switzerland’s chocolate industry was inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony “The chocolate fountain is the centerpiece of the Lindt Home of Chocolate and represents a homage to the globally renowned and popular Lindor truffles The Lindt Home of Chocolate will play an important role in safeguarding Switzerland’s position as a chocolate country in the long-term as well as contribute to the transfer of knowledge across the entire industry,” comments Tanner Roger Federer presented a new video that brough a smile to people’s faces the world tennis star and a master chocolatier set out on a secret mission of discovery through the Lindt Home of Chocolate Sport ace Roger Federer is full of enthusiasm for the chocolate museum “Chocolate is a part of our national identity and the chocolate industry is an important economic sector of our country fostering local chocolate expertise is synonymous with boosting Switzerland as an economic location,” adds Maurer Over 100 million Swiss francs were invested in the Chocolate Competence Center Situated close to Zurich and benefiting from excellent public transport connections the attraction will provide an exciting destination for up to 350,000 chocolate fans from Switzerland and abroad Described as a comprehensive information platform on all matters concerning chocolate the chocolate museum is open to the public The Lindt Home of Chocolate is the home of Master Chocolatiers who are now opening their doors and inviting guests to immerse themselves into the fantastical world of chocolate the Lindt Home of Chocolate features a 1,500- square meter exhibition that takes visitors on a journey into the world of chocolate The informational tour finishes in a tasting room where a range of masterpieces await to be sampled the pilot research plant was successfully launched at the beginning of 2020 The facility combines maximum flexibility and functionality with highest quality implementation and is available to chocolate producers research institutes and universities for sector-specific further education and advanced training of specialists the Lindt Home of Chocolate also houses the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Shop as well as the Chocolateria for courses in chocolate making all of which are operated by the subsidiary Lindt & Sprüngli Schweiz AG Based on the plans of Basel architects Christ & Gantenbein the three-story multi-functional building is beautifully integrated into its existing surroundings in Kilchberg and offers a striking counterpart to the historic Lindt & Sprüngli factory that dates back to 1899 The entrance to the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg Tucked neatly into the western coast of Lake Zurich in Kilchberg Switzerland proudly stands the Lindt Home of Chocolate Lindt & Sprüngli’s largest retail store and several corporate offices Located on the same grounds as Lindt & Sprüngli’s original headquarters and factory the grand Lindt Home of Chocolate is the ideal backdrop for unveiling an energetic new approach to the global travel retail confectionery category Last week, Lindt Global Travel Retail (GTR) hosted a media event at the Lindt Home of Chocolate where the brand presented its new category vision for TR which focuses on adding confectionery to every basket Our mission is to create premium chocolate for the global confectionery market based on consumer preferences and extensive research,” said Peter Zehnder “We are very proud that over the last year we did more and more research specifically for travel retail and adapted shopper studies for the travel retail world.” Reporting a “strong rebound” in GTR with triple-digit growth of +109% in 2022 Peter Zehnder and Florence Benguerel at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in March 2023 Category growthLindt & Sprüngli partnered with Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science to conduct a deep dive study into the confectionery category and its growth drivers five continents and more than 100,000 consumption occasions and shopper interviews needs and occasions of shoppers will guide us to success,” explains Zehnder Noting that “chocolate is a resilient category,” the findings reveal that more than 64% of shoppers say they love chocolate and 65% say they are never without chocolate in their house 66% say they would buy their favorite brand even if not on sale Premiumization remains a relevant “growth engine” of the confectionery category with research highlighting that 55% of shoppers are willing to pay more for premium chocolate The POLARIS Category Research study concludes that the versatile and impulse-based role of the category makes adding confectionery to every basket a very realistic undertaking needs and occasionsThe study indicates that reasons why people purchase chocolate in global travel retail fit within five categories called demand moments: “Treat,” “Indulge,” “Recharge,” “Connect” and “Delight.” Within these demand moments are common needs and occasions that come up during travel – which are major growth drivers of premium chocolate Travelers looking for something quick and easy to eat falls under the “Treat” demand moment (accounting for 11% of sales) Something enjoyable that offers a momentary escape is categorized under the “Indulge” demand moment (22% of sales) A practical bite that quickly combats hunger low energy and boredom fits within “Recharge” (leading at 32% of sales) Travelers looking for something to share with others falls under “Connect” (also accounting for 11% of sales) Those seeking something to gift fits in the “Delight” demand moment (which rings in at second place accounting for 25% of sales) The research confirms that more than 90% of gifting purchases occur outside of key gifting periods Finding the right format and delivering engagement at the point of sale during key gifting periods can fuel sales growth referencing last year’s Diwali promotions in partnership with Delhi Duty Free and Dubai Duty Free which led to double-digit percentage sales growth The enormous chocolate fountain in the center of the Lindt Home of Chocolate Adding confectionery to every basketThe study points to four action items – or growth platforms - that can lead to conversion and have potential to add confectionery to every basket categorized as “Say it with chocolate,” “Taste discoveries,” “Sharing the adventure” and “Be seen,” encompass gifting and festive occasions channel exclusive editions and ingredient discovery Lindt GTR has created TR exclusive products for gifting in 2023: The LINDOR Gift Box (287 grams) personalized with the gifting message “FOR YOU,” wrapped in lace-embossed packaging adorned with a golden bow; the Napolitains Destination Sleeves Carrier Box (500 grams) unique to the destination; Gold & Silver Tablets (300 grams) serving as the “fail-safe gift that speaks for itself,” and the newly-introduced Nuxor Milk and Assorted (165 grams) Playing into confectionery impulsivity and key visibility Lindt GTR is bringing the art of gifting to life at Heathrow Airport this spring with freshly made LINDOR truffles from one of its Master Chocolatiers personalized cards and bags are available to create an unforgettable memory With the theme of “Bring home the gift of bliss,” the activation runs at Terminal 4 from March 30 to April 26 Lindt GTR highlights that the focus on growing the confectionery category reaches industry wide with a better-together approach Growing the category benefits retailers (strategic partnerships that increase value) suppliers (move away from stealing share to growing the category and value overall) shoppers (focus on relevant and engaging experiences) and consumers (meeting all demand moments needs and occasions with a complementary portfolio) locals also visit the café inside the Lindt Home of Chocolate regularly Lindt Home of Chocolate homage to historyLindt & Sprüngli tells GTRM the Lindt Home of Chocolate welcome 500,000 visitors last year and expects to easily exceed that figure in 2023 Located just south of Zurich proper and its Altstadt (Old Town) tourism hub Zehnder says the Lindt Home of Chocolate has quickly become an attraction for both explorers and locals alike The architecture inside the Lindt Home of Chocolate resembles the conche a grinding tool that gives Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate the smooth-melting taste and texture it has become known and loved for Happened upon as a happy accident by Rodolphe Lindt in 1879 Lindt & Sprüngli became known for its use of the conche which is now a chocolate industry standard Currently Lindt & Sprüngli enjoys a global presence in more than 120 countries with 500 shops worldwide 31 subsidiaries and 11 production facilities The unique Chocolate Competence Center with interactive museum open-view production line and many other highlights will be delighting visitors from Switzerland and across the world from Sunday on President of the Foundation’s Board Ernst Tanner and brand ambassador Roger Federer unveiled the centerpiece of the new Lindt Home of Chocolate – the over 9-meter high chocolate fountain The impressive chocolate museum is a comprehensive information platform on all matters concerning chocolate and is open to the public Together with Swiss Federal Council Ueli Maurer and tennis star Roger Federer President of the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation Ernst Tanner unveiled the highlight of the Lindt Home of Chocolate During an imposing ceremony in the entrance hall the protagonists brought down a golden curtain and revealed the over 9-meter high spectacular chocolate fountain accompanied by a shower of golden confetti “The chocolate fountain is the centerpiece of the Lindt Home of Chocolate and represents a homage to the globally renowned and popular Lindor truffles,” explained Ernst Tanner the epic ceremony also featured the famous Master Chocolatiers brand ambassador Roger Federer presented a new video that brought a smile to people’s faces the world tennis star and a Master Chocolatier set out on a secret mission of discovery through the Lindt Home of Chocolate with numerous funny moments and several surprising scenes Sport ace Roger Federer is full of enthusiasm for the new chocolate museum: “The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a unique chocolate experience and I look forward to coming here with my kids.” Swiss Federal Council Ueli Maurer is also impressed by the new Chocolate Competence Center and emphasized in his speech: “Chocolate is a part of our national identity and the chocolate industry is an extremely important economic sector of our country fostering local chocolate expertise is synonymous with boosting Switzerland as an economic location.” The Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation aims to continue the work of the chocolate pioneers and further strengthen Switzerland in its role as a leading chocolate producing country in the long-term While the pioneers established the chocolate industry more than 200 years ago the Foundation promotes today’s innovations thereby providing the entire industry with new impetus The chocolate museum is the charitable foundation’s main project and represents a comprehensive information platform for the wider public “The Lindt Home of Chocolate will play an important role in safeguarding Switzerland’s position as a chocolate country in the long-term as well as contribute to the transfer of knowledge across the entire industry,” explains Ernst Tanner President of the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation More than 100 million Swiss francs were invested in the Chocolate Competence Center the new attraction will provide an exciting destination for up to 350,000 chocolate fans from Switzerland and abroad The Lindt Home of Chocolate is the home of the renowned Master Chocolatiers In addition to the research plant with open-view production line the Lindt Home of Chocolate also features a 1500 square meter exhibition that takes visitors on a journey into the world of chocolate First stop on this journey is a cocoa plantation in Ghana Chocolate fans both young and old then travel along a time-line of chocolate history and follow in the footsteps of the Swiss pioneers The exhibition also provides a glimpse into some of the secrets of chocolate production After absorbing all these stimulating facts about chocolate visitors complete the tour in the tasting room where numerous masterpieces await to be sampled After more than three years of planning and preparation the pilot plant research facility was successfully brought into operation at the beginning of 2020 The facility combines maximum flexibility and functionality with highest quality implementation and is available to chocolate producers and research institutes as well as universities professionals can develop recipes on a small scale and simulate the optimization of production sequences and process technologies – factors that are important to the chocolate industry overall The facility also provides an ideal infrastructure for sector-specific further education and advanced training of specialists all of which are operated by the subsidiary Lindt & Sprüngli Schweiz AG The Lindt Home of Chocolate is also likely to impress fans of great architecture The multi-functional building based on the plans of Basel architects Christ & Gantenbein is beautifully integrated into its existing surroundings in Kilchberg and forms a striking counterpart to the historic Lindt & Sprüngli factory that dates back to 1899 the three-story building features a distinctive design: Rounded staircases bridged walkways and imposing skylights give the structure a refined elegance Excavation work on the Lindt & Sprüngli site started in early 2017 and the building was completed in a record time of just 36 months 133,590 tons of earth were removed to expose a building pit the size of a football field the Foundation invited guests to the ceremonious laying of the building’s foundation stone the general contractor in charge of the construction officially handed the building over to the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation The period up to autumn 2020 was then taken up with interior construction and designing the diverse and immersive experience world some people pay a fortune for burial plots next to celebrities' resting places places next to Audrey Hepburn or Charlie Chaplin are not in high demand 5 min Share Marilyn Monroe is revered even in death Lipstick traces show where fans have left kisses on her grave in Los Angeles it's no surprise that there are people who want to be buried next to someone famous near the graves of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner a grave site of this kind is «the perfect way to internalize Hollywood's glamour and history.» The starting bid is $50,000 Experts expect the burial crypt to fetch up to $400,000 who studies how society deals with the topics of dying death and mourning at the University of Passau «If you can't get close to your role model during your lifetime you try to get some of the symbolic capital at the cemetery.» People hope for their own revaluation after death and many believe that the grave reflects the value of the deceased person sky-high prices are common for burial plots near celebrities The trend has now apparently also reached England A private cemetery in London is currently creating new grave sites near Karl Marx's grave the equivalent of around 28,000 Swiss francs he would have preferred to be buried in Switzerland rather than London – because in Switzerland there is no cult of celebrity at the cemeteries Many Swiss celebrities are resting in the Sihlfeld cemetery in Zurich the former coach of the Swiss national football team There is also space next to the grave of «Heidi» author Johanna Spyri The 30-year lease for the grave next to Kuhn would cost a resident of the city of Zurich 4,900 Swiss francs while the larger grave next to Spyri costs 9,700 francs the municipalities themselves determine burial regulations Many municipalities only bury residents in their cemeteries Nonresidents may be buried in exceptional cases for example if they were connected to the community in a special way all residents have a right to a place in the cemetery regardless of their religious or confessional background The German writer and «Magic Mountain» author Thomas Mann has been resting in the Kilchberg municipal cemetery in the canton of Zurich since 1955 Some of the graves next to Mann are currently empty Relatives would only be able to conclude a lease agreement after the death A comparatively small plot next to Mann would cost around 10,000 francs for 30 years Mann is just one of many famous people buried in Swiss cemeteries Many international celebrities have come to Switzerland to die here A striking number are buried in the cantons of Vaud or Geneva: Charlie Chaplin and James Mason in Corsier-sur-Vevey and then spent the rest of his life in Switzerland he was buried in the cemetery of the town where he lived followed by his wife Oona O'Neill after her death in 1991 According to the municipality of Corsier-sur-Vevey there are still empty plots next to Chaplin and O'Neill's grave site Residents could lease a small burial plot next to Chaplin for as little as 3,000 francs Hepburn also spent her last years in Switzerland living in seclusion in the small village of Tolochenaz in the canton of Vaud Her resting place in the Tolochenaz cemetery is a simple row grave No one has ever asked for a plot next to Hepburn Community members are paying 1,500 francs for a 30-year lease of a plot next to Hepburn – quite a bargain for such a glamorous neighbor Is there more discretion here than in the U.S. it is not only the plots next to the celebrities that have remained empty Many cemeteries in Switzerland have been losing graves for years Funeral directors estimate that 90% of the deceased are cremated today The row grave with a cross or gravestone has lost its significance and many people want to wind up in a communal grave and grave maintenance is easier for relatives Some even want to be buried outside a cemetery What the relatives do with the ashes of the deceased is up to them Survivors are allowed to keep the ashes at home or scatter them in a forest A space next to normal citizens may be less glamorous – but also more peaceful. The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Zurich’s Goldküste (‘Gold Coast’) was a preferred destination for the well-to-do Swiss and expatriates alike who appreciated this prosperous area on the lower eastern shore of Lake Zurich lying directly across the lake on the left bank has been usurping the Goldküste's dominance: the Pfnüselküste "The left side of Lake Zurich is more sought-after than ever," said Niki Thomet who has been selling luxury properties in the communities of Kilchberg all of which which lie on the Pfnüselküste for Engel & Völkers realtors for six years but the new money resides on the Pfnüselküste – and there is further growth in it,” he noted How much does living on the Pfnüselküste cost which is located directly on the shores of Lake Zurich properties are currently reaching sales prices of over 5 million francs And that's not even the tip of the iceberg In Thalwil, for instance, Thomet is marketing a 5.5-room, 186-square-metre flat for 6.28 million francs — that means it costs 33,000 francs per square metre. (As a comparison, a ‘typical’ per-square-metre price elsewhere is Zurich is about 15,900 francs, according to real estate company Neho) But Thomet is not worried that such high prices will dampen the demand "The high immigration alone will ensure that demand between the towns of Kilchberg and Horgen will continue to increase," he said confirms the high number of foreign residents in his community  "I conduct 100 to 120 naturalisation interviews every year," he said READ ALSO: How your Swiss commune plays a key role in your citizenship application? And the international presence is felt elsewhere on the Pfnüselküste as well In Thalwil, for instance, the population has become more diverse in the last two years. "English is spoken every day at the counters of our municipal administration," according to Hansruedi Kölliker Why are international residents buying properties on the Pfnüselküste They may not be able to pronounce its name but (very) rich foreigners are flocking to this area despite the property prices that only those in highest income brackets can afford But the fact that the area is scenically located is not the main consideration (since many other locations in Zurich are picturesque as well) The decisive factor is that the left bank is well connected by both public transport and the motorway to places that are strategic for these high-earners: there are good connections to the rest of Zurich as well as to nearby cantons of Zug and Schwyz "These are all locations where highly qualified expats usually work," said Lan Anh Nguyen Please log in here to leave a comment to add to the loss of prestige – those people can now see the new exclusive area from across the lake.  Prices in Kilchberg and Thalwil are now higher Real estate agents say demand from ex-pats – mainly German – have pushed prices to the highest level in the country Burnout is a phenomenon of our modern performance-oriented society More and more people are suffering from stress-related illnesses sleep disorders or psychosomatic complaints are often the result a team of experts at the Kilchberg Sanatorium has developed a special therapy concept for the treatment of stress-related illnesses The concept has been successfully tested as part of a scientific study The inpatient treatment program includes individual medical care intensive individual psychotherapy and stress management training in groups In addition to psychological and physical regeneration the goal of treatment is improved stress management optimal development of individual resources The offer has been available to patients with supplementary insurance on the Belvedere private ward since 2013 Now the clinic management has responded to the increasing demand for treatment for patients with general insurance and opened a new ward with a beautiful view of the lake on June 6 The special ward has single and double rooms the premises optimally meet the patients' need for rest and regeneration More information: www.sanatorium-kilchberg.ch With a few days to spare before the start of Sunday’s ATP World Tour Finals Roger Federer made a sponsor trip to the Lindt Chocolate Factory in Zurich to get everyone in the Christmas spirit joined CEO Ernst Tanner in opening a special Lindt Christmas Lighting Event “I take some of Lindt’s fine chocolate with me to every match and here in Kilchberg is where it is made,” said Federer “Spending a whole evening devoted to chocolate is a wonderful Christmas present.” The atmospheric light show will run every morning and evening until December 26 And another video to really get you into the X-mas mood you better light up the O2 arena next week November 17th, 2010 at 4:15 pm It’s always good to see them in their own ‘element’ or native country enjoying themselves November 17th, 2010 at 5:09 pm November 17th, 2010 at 7:41 pm I am sure that all the women watching the video agree with the words that Dean is singing all the way home I’ll be warm.” as well as Mariah Carey’s words “All I want for Christmas is You!” December 3rd, 2010 at 5:38 pm You have successfully joined our subscriber list. Despite the bitter times of the pandemic Lindt & Sprüngli wants to keep customers clinging to sweet dreams The Swiss chocolate manufacturer today opened the largest chocolate museum in Switzerland at its headquarters in Kilchberg (ZH) According to Lindt & Sprüngli Chairman of the Board the new ‘Lindt Home of Chocolate’ - which officially opens on Sunday - is a milestone for the Confederation has an area of ​​a football field and is 20 metres high the ‘Chocolate House’ was supposed to open on May 7 in the presence of tennis player Roger Federer and Federal Councilor Ueli Maurer Lindt & Sprüngli intends to offer its customers one more reason to stay in Kilchberg the historic manufacturer of quality chocolate which currently has 500 shops and cafes around the world saw its turnover drop (on an annual basis) by 13% to 1.5 billion francs mehr Themen Kilchberg/Zurich (ots) In 2020 Boesch Motorboote AG celebrate their 100th year of existence boat lovers can look forward to an exclusive special edition: with the limited "Century Edition" the company heralds the next centenary - once again setting an example of excellence A gold-painted V8 engine from Ilmor Marine and instruments designed by IWC Schaffhausen underline the sporty elegance of this classic A further display of exclusivity lies in the Century Edition emblem and the numbered plaque The boats are limited to 20 pieces and are exclusively manufactured to order which means that every special request of each boat enthusiast can be taken into account In 1920 boat builder Jakob Boesch laid the foundation stone for the family business His passion for wooden boats is now lived in its fourth generation Boesch has become the epitome of classical high-performance mahogany boats From sailing boats to motorboats and electric boats which were already produced during the end of the 19th century from repair work to one-off as well as series production Boesch has been able to celebrate many achievements during its hundred-year history: Shortly before the beginning of the Second World War Walter Boesch developed the first high-speed motorboats using the Boesch-Horizon-Gliding principle Boesch motorboats are highly sought after by water skiers They have been used as pulling boats in water skiing at World and European championships multiple times the Boesch layered construction method heralds a new era in boat building high-performance and sports-grade mahogany boats the first Boesch Electric Powerboats with high engine power are launched Boat culture in perfection is embodied by the flagship "970 St Tropez" which becomes part of the Boesch fleet in 2009 The Boesch 860 is now being launched completely new to celebrate the anniversary All Boesch boats have one thing in common: they impress with elegance and an extraordinary and sustainable construction Limited "Century Edition" now available for pre-order Those interested in the "Century Edition" can get in touch with Boesch Motorboote AG directly - either by phone on +41 44 711 75 75, by e-mail to info@boesch-boats.ch or by using the contact form on https://boesch.swiss/en/century-edition Markus Boesch Managing Director Boesch Motorboote AG Seestrasse 197 CH-8802 Kilchberg T +41 44 711 75 75 F +41 44 711 75 76 E m.boesch@boesch-boats.ch W www.boesch.swiss Social Media: From art and history to teddy bears and chocolate we explore the best museums in Switzerland that offer visitors a unique glimpse into Swiss life By Sophie Pettit Switzerland is a country steeped in rich history and culture, and this is reflected in its many museums. In fact, there are more than 900 of them dotted throughout the country; a number that has tripled since the end of WWII These cultural institutions showcase everything from natural history and art to teddy bears – and even chocolate whether you are living in Switzerland or just passing through Just take a look at these top museums throughout Switzerland for some inspiration then Kunstmuseum Bern should definitely top your list of museums to visit in Switzerland This is the oldest art museum in the country and houses works that date back to the Middle Ages until the present day Among the 3,000 paintings and sculptures on display are masterpieces by some of the greatest names in international art history and more contemporary artists like Kandinsky Those with knowledge of art will no doubt enjoy embarking on a journey through eight centuries of artistic movements; including impressionism, cubism, expressionism, and surrealism. On a more local level, the ground floor is devoted to Swiss art from the nineteenth century. Special highlights include works by Arnold Böcklin, who was born in Basel and Ferdinand Hodler; one of the best-known Swiss painters of the nineteenth century Kunstmuseum Bern You might not know it but Albert Einstein actually moved to Switzerland in 1895 he forsook his German citizenship to become an official Swiss in 1901 Those with an interest in the great physicist can visit his former residence in Bern where he lived between 1903 and 1905 It was within this humble second-floor apartment that Einstein developed his revolutionary Theory of Relativity The Einstein Haus gives visitors a chance to see where Albert lived with his wife and son during this time which is furnished in the style of Einstein’s time they can learn more about his personal life guests can explore a special exhibition that presents Einstein’s biography and scientific discoveries through a series of information panels; plus a 20-minute video that introduces his life there is a selection of books and postcards on sale The Einstein Haus If you have recently arrived in Switzerland and want to delve into the history and culture of your new home, then fewer places beat the Landesmuseum Zürich. Located in Zurich the country’s most visited museum invites guests to embark on a journey through the centuries to discover how life in the alpine nation has evolved over time Visitors can explore a range of fascinating permanent and temporary exhibitions that cover all manner of topics they can browse more than 1,400 everyday objects that date back to prehistoric times in the Archaeology in Switzerland exhibit Or they can discover how the country has evolved since the Middle Ages up to the present day in the 1,000-square-meter History of Switzerland display children can let their imaginations run wild at the family exhibition Landesmuseum Zürich Chocoholics will no doubt have the time of their lives exploring the many delectable wonders on display at the world’s largest chocolate museum in Kilchberg Featuring a drool-inducing 9-meter-tall chocolate fountain and around 6,000 square meters of chocolate-centric exhibits and attractions the Lindt Home of Chocolate is an absolute must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth Within the impressive museum, visitors can learn about the history and production of the world-famous Swiss chocolate brand. Better still, they can try making some themselves by taking a class at the Chocolateria they can stock up on goodies at the Lindt chocolate shop before they leave Lindt Home of Chocolate The Musée de l’Elysée is internationally acclaimed for its permanent and special exhibitions These present the world of photography dating back to the 19th century up until the present day Currently housed inside a beautiful 18th-century villa overlooking Lake Geneva the collection includes around 120,000 original photographs These feature the works of 19th-century artists such as Gabriel Lippmann and Adolphe Braun through to 20th-century names like Raymond Depardon and Mario Giacomelli The collection also covers a wide variety of photography processes that have evolved over time. With eight exhibition rooms to explore, spanning four floors, there is certainly a lot to take in. That said, big plans are currently underway to move the collection to PLATEFORME 10 (pictured); the new arts district in Lausanne The inauguration of the exhibition spaces is scheduled for June 2022 Musée de l’Elysée If you’re looking to entertain your little ones then a visit to the Spielzeug Welten Museum in Basel will certainly make for a fun day out the impressive collection of toys and games is the largest of its kind in Europe Children will no doubt love exploring the countless teddy bears and dollhouses on display; many of which date back to the turn of the 20th century These are all beautifully displayed in wood and glass display cabinets along with playful themes As well as showcasing antique teddy bears and dollhouses the museum features more contemporary miniatures and other objects on the third floor Those who want to learn more about the items on display can also use the interactive museum guide on their own smartphones or tablets Interactive touchscreens dotted throughout the museum also help bring the magic of the toys to life for kids – and big kids at heart This is undoubtedly one of the sweetest museums in Switzerland that is well worth a peek Spielzeug Welten Museum As you might expect from a country with such diverse natural landscapes, Switzerland has a long-standing history with sport hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1928 and 1948 the Swiss Olympic team regularly returns home from the games with medals Budding athletes can delve into the country’s relationship with sport and the origins of the legendary games at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne the popular museum is the world’s largest information archive on the subject It aims to reflect the spirit of the games which bring nations together and around 1,500 objects dating back to Greek antiquity Visitors can immerse themselves in seven hours of audio-visual and interactive presentations These explore all there is to know about the games this is an absolute must-visit for die-hard sports fans The Olympic Museum The Naturhistorisches Museum Bern is not only one of the most important museums in Switzerland but also the oldest in the capital Its impressive historical exhibitions of domestic and exotic animals are unique to Europe and have earned it a global reputation Among the fascinating creatures on display is Barry the famous mountain rescue dog who helped save more than 40 lives during his lifetime in Switzerland and Italy Another highlight is the dazzling cluster of giant quartz crystals taken from a mine in the Planggenstock mountain in the Alps With around 6.5 million objects on display there is certainly plenty to fill your visit The museum also hosts regular thematic exhibitions as well as a vibrant program of cultural events such as the ‘Help it’s alive!’ series and the ‘Bar of dead animals’ The children’s storytelling lessons and workshops are sure to keep curious little minds enchanted and entertained Naturhistorisches Museum Bern heading up one of the city’s biggest lifestyle websites she has written for numerous lifestyle and travel publications Gegen den Direktor der Seegarten-Klinik wird wegen unerlaubter Heilmittel ermittelt wie er selbst die Fettzellpräparate injizierte 04:23Der Leiter der Seegarten-Klinik betont nach aktuellem Wissensstand «korrekt gehandelt zu haben».Anthony Anex KeystoneTurbulentere Tage hat John van Limburg Stirum Arzt und Leiter der Seegarten-Klinik in Kilchberg Die Staatsanwaltschaft Limmattal/Albis und das schweizerische Heilmittelinstitut Swissmedic setzten ihn Anfang Woche in Haft und durchsuchten seine Praxisräume Der Vorwurf an Van Limburg Stirum lautet: Er habe nicht zugelassene Heilmittel angewendet und damit die Gesundheit von Patienten gefährdet Bei den Produkten soll es sich um Extrakte menschlicher Zellen handeln Nach seiner Haftentlassung betonte der Klinikleiter im Gespräch mit dem Redaktion Tamedia nach aktuellem Wissensstand «korrekt gehandelt zu haben» er sei «vor ein paar Monaten» aufgrund eines Hinweises zu einer Patientin aus Italien stutzig geworden und habe die in Frage stehende Therapie «sofort einstellen» lassen dass die dortige Staatsanwaltschaft aktiv geworden sei was im Rahmen eines Rechtshilfeverfahrens zu den Aktivitäten von Swissmedic führte um daraus Stammzellen zu gewinnen und sie dann zurückzuspritzen Die Zellen sollten sich in alle Arten von Zellen verwandeln und beschädigte ersetzen Der Arzt arbeitete mit der Med Cell Europe AG in Münchwilen TG zusammen gegen die Swissmedic ebenfalls ein Strafverfahren führt saugte seinen Patienten eine geringe Menge von Fettzellen ab Das Gefäss sei dann von der Post geholt und nach Münchwilen ins Labor gebracht worden wo das Fett gereinigt und die Stammzellen separiert und eingefroren wurden Die Injektionen nahm der Arzt in Abständen von rund drei Monaten vor Zwei Wochen vor einem Behandlungstermin informierte er jeweils das Labor «Die Stammzellen des Patienten wurden dort dann aufgetaut weisslichen Suspension am Behandlungstag in die Praxis gebracht» Dort verabreichte er sie den Patienten mittels Kurzinfusion intravenös er habe Patienten mit obstruktiven Lungenkrankheiten und Gelenkschmerzen behandelt Einige fühlten sich danach besser; andere sagten Die Untersuchung von Swissmedic bezeichnet er als «Sturm im Wasserglas» Patienten hätten ihn aufgrund der Werbung von Med Cell Europe um die Behandlung gebeten Das Strafverfahren führt Swissmedic gemäss eigener Angaben auch deshalb weil Präparate teils nicht den Herkunftspersonen was die Gefahr einer Ansteckung mit Viren in sich birgt Van Limburg Stirum bestreitet dies: «Wir haben immer sehr darauf geachtet den Patienten ihre eigenen Extrakte zurückzuspritzen – alles andere wäre tatsächlich gefährlich und fahrlässig.» was die Fettpräparate enthielten – zunächst wohl immer Stammzellen Später spritzten Therapeuten auch zellfreie Extrakte «In der Seegarten-Klinik haben wir Präparate mit Stammzellen ab 2012 nicht mehr verwendet und ausschliesslich auf zellfreie Extrakte gewechselt» Als 2013 Swissmedic eine reguläre Inspektion der Klinik durchgeführt habe Sein ebenfalls auf Zelltherapien setzender Berufskollege sagt Med Cell Europe habe ihn vor einem halben Jahr informiert nur noch Suspensionen ohne Stammzellen liefern zu können Swissmedic kann wegen des Amtsgeheimnisses keine Stellung nehmen ob in der Seegarten-Klinik tatsächlich schon seit Jahren nur noch zellfreie Extrakte gespritzt wurden Auf der englischen Internetsite wird die Injektion von Stammzellen weiterhin angepriesen dass ihm das Verfahren noch letztes Jahr bei einer Klinikführung präsentiert wurde Swissmedic-Sprecher Peter Balzli weist darauf hin dass auch das Spritzen zellfreier Extrakte gegen das Heilmittelgesetz verstosse – selbst wenn Spender und Empfänger identisch sind Und dass ein Verfahren im Rahmen einer Inspektion nicht beanstandet wurde Gemäss Recherchen des Redaktion Tamedia soll die Med Cell Europe bei Swissmedic für die Herstellung von Zellpräparaten um eine Bewilligung ersucht sie aber nicht bekommen haben – mangels geeigneter Räumlichkeiten Arzneien einfach ohne Bewilligung produziert zu haben Der Thurgauer Kantonsapotheker Rainer Andenmatten sagt: «Das Aufbereiten und Vermehren von Zellen ist ohne eine Bewilligung von Swissmedic allenfalls noch erlaubt Aber sicher nicht die Weitergabe und Verabreichung der aufgearbeiteten Zellen an Patienten.» Diesen Standpunkt vertritt auch Christian Köhler Spezialist für ästhetische Chirurgie und Geschäftsführer des Zürcher Ärztezentrums Prevention Center Er sagt: «Wir haben Med Cell abgesaugtes Fett geliefert um daraus Stammzellen für eine allfällig zukünftige Anwendung einzufrieren aber das Rückinjizieren wäre derzeit illegal Das haben wir mit Swissmedic im Vorfeld genau abklären lassen.» Peter Kellner Er sagt: «Wir bestreiten alle uns gemachten Vorwürfe Bildreportage zum Wahlkampf in der Schweiz: Dieser Artikel wurde automatisch aus unserem alten Redaktionssystem auf unsere neue Website 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