Rausch Schokoladenhaus - Cafe

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Located at Charlottenstraße 60 in Berlin’s Mitte district, Rausch Schokoladenhaus offers visitors an immersive chocolate experience that spans three floors and over 1,500 m² of retail space. The flagship store on Gendarmenmarkt showcases more than 250 chocolate creations, a live patisserie, a café and an expansive praline counter that is the longest in the world. With a focus on fine cocoa produced via direct trade, the shop offers a curated selection ranging from classic bars to seasonal cakes, truffles and exclusive plant‑based lines. Visitors can enjoy freshly baked pastries and hot chocolate in the café, which opens daily from 12:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sundays. The live patisserie, situated on the first floor, opens slightly earlier—from 10:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and 12:00 to 19:00 on Sundays—allowing customers to watch artisans craft desserts right in front of them. The main retail hall and the deli operate from 10:00 to 20:00 throughout the week, extending into the evenings on public holidays. Beyond the indulgence, Rausch is celebrated for its commitment to sustainable cocoa farming. The company owns a research plantation in Costa Rica and follows a “tree‑to‑door’’ model, ensuring traceable, fair‑trade chocolate from bean to bar. The Gendarmenmarkt location also serves as a cultural landmark, housing a museum and a portion of the world’s largest chocolate volcano, which underscores the brand’s historical and culinary heritage. Whether you’re a chocolate aficionado, a café lover or simply seeking a picturesque spot to savor sweets while admiring Berlin’s iconic architecture, Rausch Schokoladenhaus promises a memorable sensory experience steeped in tradition and innovation.

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• Largest Chocolate House in Europe
• Live Patisserie Display
• Tree‑To‑Door Cocoa Journey

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• Typical visit: about 1 hour